2022 Jackson Wild Media Awards™
Media Delivery Guidelines
CLICK HERE to download a preview of the Entry Form to be completed for each entry on the Media Entry System. If you are entering any of the following categories: Breakthrough Film, Limited Series, Student, Sound, or Writing; review the Special Category Requirements.
Submission requires 1 video file and 1 digital image to the specifications below.
Please have these media files prepared before you begin the submission process via our Entry System.
Update: we have been experiencing some glitches with our image upload system, if you are experiencing any technical issues with the entry system, please skip the image upload. As an alternative, you are welcome to send an image file as a attachment with the film title in the subject line directly to dana@jacksonwild.org
There is no opportunity to "save" your submission form so it is best to be prepared to complete the form and upload your media all at once. The system will request an automated upload of the image within the submission form (just below the synopsis) and the video file via an upload link that will be automatically emailed to you when you have completed the submission process and fully checked out. Please be sure to check your Spam folders if you do not receive a confirmation or video upload email within an hour or so of completing your entry.
Entered media will be viewed by preliminary judges on a private password protected Vimeo page. If your media is selected as a finalist (finalists will announced August 2022), you will have the opportunity to submit a high quality screening master for screening at Jackson Wild events.
Submission requires 1 video file and 1 digital image to the specifications below.
Please have these media files prepared before you begin the submission process via our Entry System.
Update: we have been experiencing some glitches with our image upload system, if you are experiencing any technical issues with the entry system, please skip the image upload. As an alternative, you are welcome to send an image file as a attachment with the film title in the subject line directly to dana@jacksonwild.org
There is no opportunity to "save" your submission form so it is best to be prepared to complete the form and upload your media all at once. The system will request an automated upload of the image within the submission form (just below the synopsis) and the video file via an upload link that will be automatically emailed to you when you have completed the submission process and fully checked out. Please be sure to check your Spam folders if you do not receive a confirmation or video upload email within an hour or so of completing your entry.
Entered media will be viewed by preliminary judges on a private password protected Vimeo page. If your media is selected as a finalist (finalists will announced August 2022), you will have the opportunity to submit a high quality screening master for screening at Jackson Wild events.
What to submit?
- One (1) Video file of submission (2.5 GB Maximum)
- One (1) digital image (5MB Maximum) - e.g. A still from the submission itself, or from behind-the-scenes.
- Please note for entries into the Limited Series category we require: 2 video files for 2 different episodes. Submit 1 series still image via the submission form.
Image Specs:
- Digital image, clearly labeled with the title of your submission
- File Format: Horizontal JPEG or JPEG (1920x1080) with no text or laurels. Still images from the film, no film posters please.
- Must be limited in size to 5MB maximum
Video Specs:
Vimeo guidelines:
- Labeling: Please label your video file clearly with the submission title before uploading (ex. Title_JWMA_Entry)
- File Size: Must be limited to to 2.5 GB maximum (Preliminary judges are aware programs might not be in the highest resolution, it will not affect the judging process)
- Preferred file format: H.264
- Supported formats: MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, MPG
- Advance H.264 settings: To make your uploads super smooth, choose the following advance settings whenever possible: Closed GOP and CABAC (to reduce your file size)
- Frame rate: 24, 25, or 30 FPS (Constant)
- Bit rate: 2,000-5,000 kbits/s (SD) / 5,000-10,000 kbit/s (720p HD) / 10,000-20,000 kbit/s (1080p HD)
- Resolution: 640 x 480 px (SD) or 1280 x 720 px (HD) or 1920 x 1080 px (HD)
Audio Specs:
- Stereo
- Codec: AAC-LC (Advance Audio Codec)
- Data rate: 320 kbit/s
- Sample rate: 48 kHz
