Annual Lenny
JVA Video Contest
Diamond Lenny
Contest Description
     
This contest is JVA's way of showcasing our video artists who have created
exceptional video projects.  Not only is this a great way of recognizing
those who have excelled, but it's also an invaluable learning tool for the
entire membership.  Because you participate, you make us a stronger and
more powerful Association in this industry!
                                               

JVA Diamond Lenny
Official Entry Form

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JVA Diamond Lenny
Contest Categories
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  Group

       Category

      Description  &  Requirements

1

 Wedding
     &
  Event

Wedding
Love Story

Video centering on the relationship of the bride and the groom before the wedding day - how they met, special activities, interviews etc.
(Max. 12 min)

2

 Wedding
     &
  Event

Pre-Ceremony
Production

Events taking place the day of the wedding before the ceremony.
(Max. 8 min)

3

 Wedding
     &
  Event

Wedding Ceremony Coverage

Footage from the wedding ceremony itself, start to finish.
(Max. 30 min)

4

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Post-Ceremony
Production

Video taken following the end of the ceremony to the start of the reception.
(Max. 8 min)

5

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Wedding Reception Coverage

Footage shot where the reception takes place, following the ceremony.
(Max. 30 min)

6

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Wedding Highlights Production

Compilation of footage taken throughout the wedding day. May also include elements from the honeymoon.
(Max. 5 min)

7

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Short-Form Wedding Production

Edited wedding and reception footage.  Must include the vows of the bride and groom.
(Max. 20 min)

8

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Photo/Video
Montage Production

A collection of photos of the bride and groom with an audio background.  Graphics, animations, and video footage may be used.
(Max. 10 min)

9

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Wedding Excerpt

Single scene captured on tape that grabs attention or steals the heart.
(Max. 3 min)

10

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Wedding/Reception Bloopers

Video of mistakes, falls, or blunders taken on a wedding day.
(Max. 3 min)

11

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Wedding Demo
Production

Video provided to future brides in an effort to advertise and earn business.
(Max. 8 min)

12

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Spoof / Ad
Wedding Promo

Take a TV ad, create a spoof of that ad to sell a bride on wedding videography
(:30 or :60)

13

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Wedding DVD
Authoring

DVD utilizing menus, graphics, or even motion backgrounds to create a customized appearance when played by the bride and groom.

14

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Same Day
Wedding Edit

Video edited and completed on the same day as
wedding & reception.
(Max. 12 min)

15

 Wedding
      &
   Event

Tribute DVD

Video designed to honor an individual’s or group of people’s life or accomplishments.
(Max. 12 min)

16

Corporate

Training DVD

Video designed to present the working knowledge or skills needed to perform a task in a business or technical setting.
(Max. 30 min - May be an excerpt)

17

Corporate

Commercial /
Advertisement

Can range from a 15 second TV spot to a 20 minute info-mercial.
(Max. 20 min)

18

Corporate

Corporate Event

Footage of a single event conducted by a business, such as a party or team-building exercise.
(Max. 30 min)

19

Corporate

Corporate
Excerpt

Single scene that captures attention, demands a laugh, or motivates to action.
(Max. 3 min)

20

  Church

Missions Trip
DVD

Collection of footage from a trip in which people go to another world location in an effort to meet physical, mental, and/or spiritual needs.
(Max. 20 min)

21

  Church

Marketing /
Fundraising
DVD

Promotional video that introduces people to the benefits of church membership or to a specific religious principle / ideal, or video produced in an
effort to win a church's members to pursue a
specific goal as a group, primarily in finances or
participation.  Can also include Christian non-profit
group.
(Max. 12 min)

22

 General

Best Packaging

Appearance of case/sleeve graphics and design, along with labeling on the disk or tape are considered. This may be submitted on blank media.

23

 General

Documentary

Presenting political, social, or historical matter in an informative way, accompanied by narration.
(Max. 20 min - May be an Excerpt)

24

 General

Animations &
Effects

Computer generated motion backgrounds, effects, or animations created in special effects or 3D rendering software (AfterEffects, Maya, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Motion etc.)
(Max. 3 min)

 25  General         Website An overall look at your website to include appearance,
video samples, and audio, if any.
Judges will visit Internet for this category.
(No Limit)

 26

 Presi-
 dent's
 Award

Political Satire

Create a humorous political ad for television.
(:30 or :60)
                            

NOTE: ALL JVA DIAMOND LENNY ENTRIES ARE DUE 
  NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

 

                
        JVA Diamond Lenny
             Contest Rules               

      1.   This contest is ONLY available to current JVA members.

      2.   ALL entries must be submitted as a DVD, unless otherwise noted as a
            Website Entry.  No other formats will be accepted.

      3.   All entries must be in NTSC format.

      4.   Each entry must have the name of the bride or client on the DVD,
            unless a Website Entry, and wrapped with a completed entry form with
            a rubber band.

      5.   Only one entry per DVD, containing only the portion to be judged.

      6.   If selected, entries may be used for demonstration or in future JVA
            productions to benefit the Association.  By entering, each contestant
            acknowledges that they may have to provide the footage on DV tape
            for this purpose.  For example, wedding entries may be used for an
            interactive advertisement DVD for future brides.

      7.   There is no minimum number of entries for any category.  Each entry 
            received in a category will be judged on its own merits based on a
            point system.  Awards will be given as 3 Diamonds, 2 Diamonds and
            Single Diamond.  Again, there will be NO First, Second or Third Place
            Awards, but each Diamond Award will be based only on the point
            system.  So conceivably, every entrant in a category could end up with
            a 3 Diamond Award. 

           JVA, at its discretion, may change the way awards are assigned. 

       8.   An individual may enter as many categories as they desire.  Likewise,
             multiple works may be submitted in a single category by one person.

       9.   By submitting an entry, the producer guarantees the work is original to
             them, and all elements - audio / music tracks, graphics, photos etc. -
             are used following proper copyright laws and ethics.  Entries will be
             removed from the contest with no refund upon violation of this rule.

      10.   No X-rated, pornographic or suggestive material will be considered.

      11.   Each entry is $29.  This is non-refundable.  A separate check must be
              included with EACH entry.

      12.   Deadlines will be enforced.  Entries received after the deadlines will
             be refused.