Special Category Entry Requirements
Breakthrough Film
Entry into the Breakthrough Film category is free, but entrants into this category must submit an essay detailing specific challenges to the creation of the film including but not limited to: budgetary restraints, traditional, political, or cultural barriers, physical, technological and regional limitations. etc.
The essay should be in English, no more than 500 words maximum, sent as a .PDF or .DOC file attachment in an email to dana@jacksonwild.org with the film's title clearly stated in the subject line.
Those who would prefer to send a brief video or audio file with a spoken presentation in English, or with English subtitles may do so, the speech should be the equivalent of 500 words maximum.
Please submit this essay upon entry, entries into this category that do not submit the required essay prior to the entry deadline or June 1st, 2022 will be disqualified.
The essay should be in English, no more than 500 words maximum, sent as a .PDF or .DOC file attachment in an email to dana@jacksonwild.org with the film's title clearly stated in the subject line.
Those who would prefer to send a brief video or audio file with a spoken presentation in English, or with English subtitles may do so, the speech should be the equivalent of 500 words maximum.
Please submit this essay upon entry, entries into this category that do not submit the required essay prior to the entry deadline or June 1st, 2022 will be disqualified.
Limited Series
Limited Series: Submit 2 different episodes that best represent the series as a whole. You can upload both video files and 1 image to represent the series as a whole via the automated entry system. If your entry moves forward as a finalist you may be asked to submit an additional representational episode.
Limited Series is the only category in which multiple episodes may compete together as a series. Episodes submitted as part of a series entry may also be submitted to other categories as individual films but will require a new entry form/submission via the automated entry system. When entering individual episodes of a series, please format the title in the title field on the entry form as Series Title: Episode Title.
Limited Series is the only category in which multiple episodes may compete together as a series. Episodes submitted as part of a series entry may also be submitted to other categories as individual films but will require a new entry form/submission via the automated entry system. When entering individual episodes of a series, please format the title in the title field on the entry form as Series Title: Episode Title.
Student
This category is open to filmmakers that are either currently enrolled in or no more than 2 years out of an academic program. Entrants into this category are required to submit one of the following documents:
- A copy of a school transcript, dated within the last 2 years
- A copy of a student I.D. issued within the last 2 years.
Sound
If you would like audio of your film judged in 5.1 Surround we require the following:
-Three (3) Blu-Rays or DVDs NTSC Format (no PAL please) of each film shipped as soon as possible to:
Jackson Wild
Attn: Dana Grant
240 S. Glenwood, Suite 112
PO Box 3940
Jackson, WY 83001
USA
The deadline to post Blu-Rays or DVDs to compete in the Sound category in 5.1 Surround is June 1st. 2022.
If you would like the audio of your films judged in Stereo: we will use the video file uploaded as part of your original entry, or, if you prefer we can accept a new video file with different audio specs transferred to dana@jacksonwild.org via your preferred transfer method.
Other audio formats may be accepted. Please contact dana@jacksonwild.org with any specific requests.
-Three (3) Blu-Rays or DVDs NTSC Format (no PAL please) of each film shipped as soon as possible to:
Jackson Wild
Attn: Dana Grant
240 S. Glenwood, Suite 112
PO Box 3940
Jackson, WY 83001
USA
The deadline to post Blu-Rays or DVDs to compete in the Sound category in 5.1 Surround is June 1st. 2022.
If you would like the audio of your films judged in Stereo: we will use the video file uploaded as part of your original entry, or, if you prefer we can accept a new video file with different audio specs transferred to dana@jacksonwild.org via your preferred transfer method.
Other audio formats may be accepted. Please contact dana@jacksonwild.org with any specific requests.
Writing
All submissions into the Writing category must submit a .PDF file of the script. Please clearly label this .PDF file with the name of your program and send this .PDF as an attachment to dana@jacksonwild.org with "Writing Script" and the film's title in the subject line.
