AICE Awards Show
Association of Independent Creative Editors

Overview



TO ENTER A SPOT
  • First you must create an account for your company.
  • After you've created your account, Login and follow the instructions.
  • You are strongly encouraged to submit your entries on-line. File preparation specs are available here. If you prefer to submit your entries on tape, see Submission Requirements below.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  • Entries must have been edited or designed by an employee of an AICE member company whose dues are current.
  • Entries must have first aired between January 1 and December 31, 2009.
  • Editor's and director's cuts are NOT eligible.


CATEGORIES
  • Comedy, Design, Dialogue, Montage, Music/Sound, Music Video, National Campaign, New/Emerging/Alternative Media, Public Service, Spec Spot, Storytelling, Under $50,000 and Visual Effects. All entries will be automatically included in the appropriate Best of Chapter category.
  • A work may be entered in more than one category.
  • For an explanation of categories, see the Categories PDF


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • Each entry must be uploaded to the Awards Show site. File preparation specs are available here.


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (IF SUBMITTED ON TAPE)
  • Each entry must be submitted on a separate DigiBeta cassette (NTSC).
  • National Campaign category entries must be submitted on one DigiBeta cassette (NTSC).
  • Each DigiBeta cassette (NTSC) must be accompanied by a signed copy of the on-line entry form and a company check made payable to AICE. See the FAQ for details.
  • Each DigiBeta cassette must be labeled. See the FAQ for details.


FEES
  • $US 235.00 per entry.
  • We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express.
  • $US 100.00 additional charge for each late entry.


FEES (IF PAID BY CHECK)
  • $US 235.00 per entry.
  • Make checks payable to AICE. Only company checks will be accepted.
  • Enclose your company check with the DigiBeta(s) and entry form(s).
  • $US 100.00 additional charge for each late entry.


DEADLINE
  • The deadline for all entries is 5 pm, EST, Friday March 5, 2010.
  • You may submit an entry after the deadline but only with the express, written consent of AICE.
  • To request late entry permission, email your request to awards@aice.org or call 212-665-2679.
  • There is a $US 100.00 additional charge for each late entry.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For answers to other questions read our FAQ.