An organization providing support, education,
and advocacy for all those affected by mental illness.
The National Alliance of Southern Arizona (NAMISA)
Computer Animated TV Commercial Competition
Official Contest Rules
The contest is open to students at the high school or college level, with the exception of members of the NAMISA board
of directors, employees, or their immediate families. One entry per individual or group (a group is comprised of multiple
students developing one entry as a class, club, etc.).
1. You must submit only original work that has not been featured in any other project. A total of two animated
videos must be submitted one 30 seconds in duration and an extended 60 second version.
2. You agree to allow NAMI Southern Arizona exclusive rights to the animation and artwork submitted if you win
the contest. This means you or any other entity other than NAMISA cannot use the animation or artwork for any
other commercial projects. You may use the submitted content for personal use such as for portfolio’s or
academic non-commercial projects.
3. You agree that your entry does not violate copyright, patent, or trademark rights of any individual or entity and
that it is your original work.
4. You agree that entering this contest does not violate any laws or software licensing agreements and that if you
win it is legal for you or the group to accept a check for 250 US dollars. The contest will be conducted August 1st
through December 30th 2014. The winner will be announced in February of 2015.
Depending on the number of entries we receive and time permitting, you may request feedback early. This will not
increase your chances of winning, however, it may increase your chances if we have an opportunity to give you feedback
and you are able to improve your animation before the deadline. NOTE: all revisions count as submissions and are
subject to these rules.
To participate, read and sign this form agreeing to the contest rules; complete an entry form and submit all forms along
with two DVD s or a flash drive containing copies of your 30 and 60 second commercials (label your DVD with your
name, date and school). All entries should be addressed to, or dropped off at, the NAMISA office located at 6122 E. 22nd
Street, Tucson, Arizona 85711. Entries must be received in our office or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday,
December 30th.
By participating, all entrants acknowledge that the full rules and details of the contest have been made available to them
in writing and they therefore understand and agree that by accepting the award they are subject to all rules and
regulations, and specifically agree to hold harmless NAMI, NAMISA, NAMI Affiliates, its employees, board, and any other
persons acting for its benefit or on its behalf.
I understand that if I win I will receive a one-time cash prize of $250 and will be listed in the credits on the commercial
for a period of one year. By accepting the prize it is understood that I am granting full use of the winning commercial(s),
without further compensation, in perpetuity, and at the discretion of NAMI Southern Arizona. By entering this
competition, I agree to be bound by these rules.
Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Date: Click here to enter text.
Parental approval is required for minors under the age of 18 years of age: I, the parent, or legal custodian of the minor
person named above, consent to my child’s (ward’s) participation in the above referenced animation competition, and
do herby consent to the above agreement and release of liability and agree to be bound by all of its terms and
conditions as stated above.
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Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Date: Click here to enter text.
Requirements
All entries must follow the prescribed NAMISA concept; “interpretations” deemed inappropriate (e.g. that
contain profanity, violence, etc.) will be immediately disqualified.
1. Creative must be of sufficient quality – i.e. meeting professional design standards, using suitable image
resolutions and be suitable for audiences of all ages and/or viewing on network TV
2. Entries will not be returned, however they can be picked up at our office once the winner is
announced, NAMISA will not be responsible for storing the entries after April 15, 2015.
3. Animation can include written words, sound effects and/or music, however it is not required. Legal
permission to use musical content must be secured in writing from the owner of the music rights by
the person or entity entering the competition. If used, audio must be in line (synchronized) with the
animation.
Here are the most common 2D and 3D programs that work with both windows and mac:
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2D Adobe After Effects
2d Adobe Flash
3D Autodesk Maya
3D Autodesk Softimage
3D Max
Cinema 4D
Blender—(this is open source shareware and is free to download) $0 cost with using this
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Projects should be built to normal broadcast specs. 1920 x 1080 size.
Aspect ratio should be 16x9 for HD.
All text should be in 4x3 title safe.
Judging will take place in January or early February 2015- we will be inviting graphics and advertising experts
from various media outlets and advertising firms to judge the entries. Final approval of the winning
commercials will be made by NAMI Southern Arizona. We expect to announce the winner in February 2015.
Judging Criteria
1. Creativity: Is the portrayal of the concept innovative and creative
2. Execution: Is the use of technology effective and used appropriately to get the “message” across to the
audience
3. Effect: Was the overall concept effectively communicated to the audience
2014 NAMISA Computer Animated TV Commercial Competition-- APPLICATION
Note: If applicable, please indicate the names all group members using the group form and submit along with
the DVD containing your entry commercials.
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Address Click here to enter text.
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Phone Click here to enter text. E-mail Click here to enter text.
Age (optional) Click here to enter text. Grade Level (High School or college) Click here to enter text.
If chosen as the winner my/our cash prize should be awarded to the following individual, school, or group:
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Check one:
☐Individual Entry ☐Group/Team/Class (multiple persons developing one entry)
One entry per individual or group; a group is comprised of multiple students developing one entry as a class,
club, etc.
Prize includes: A $250 cash prize, award letter and airing of the commercials (30 second and/or 60 second) on
network television throughout 2015. The winners’ name and/or school, group or team name will be included
in the credits at the end of the commercial.
The entire cash prize check will be awarded to the person or school/group indicated on this form. It is the sole
responsibility of the above named recipient to make any distribution of the prize money, if shared. NAMISA
will not be held responsible for any cash distribution beyond the original prize check.
By entering this competition, participants agree to be bound by these rules.
Group Entry Form –list all group members, make additional copies of this form as needed.
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