2018 Call for Entries- Short Film Competition- NASA Imagery Your Vision

CineSpace, short film competition, is collaboration between NASA and Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) that offers filmmakers around the world a chance to share their works inspired by, and using, actual NASA imagery.  Winners are announced and screened along with all finalists at the annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival which is held in November.

Eligibility

The Screenings and Competition (hereafter “Competition”) is offered and open only to natural persons who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry.  Parents and guardians of film makers younger than 18 can submit on their behalf.

The following persons are not eligible to win prizes: employees of NASA, Houston Cinema Arts Society (hereafter “HCAS”) and their Board, employees of vendors to NASA or HCAS that have contracted to provide services to or in connection with the Competition, members of the Selection Committee, the Competition judges, and members of the households of the foregoing persons (collectively, the “Competition Parties”).  However, if they would like to submit videos for viewing and possible inclusion as finalists,  individuals affiliated with NASA should contact Dan Jacobs at daniel.v.jacobs@nasa.gov and individuals affiliated with HCAS should contact Patrick Kwiatkowski at patrick@cinemartsociety.org  for more information or to discuss the details.  NASA contractors may submit under certain circumstances.

By entering, you agree to these Rules and warrant that you are eligible to enter the Competition.

Pre Competition & Key Dates-

At any time the General Public may visit the NASA IMAGE ARCHIVE and download imagery for public use. Access to this Archive is always available year-round, with the exception of any technical or maintenance related shutdowns. Note that the Archives are constantly updated and refreshed with new material.

The general use of these images is governed by NASA and US Federal Regulations and these regulations supersede any CineSpace Guidelines or Terms. The CineSpace Guidelines, Terms, and FAQ endeavor to indicate important NASA regulations for the use of imagery in connection with this Competition.

You must submit an audiovisual work (a “Submission”) that complies with the requirements of these Guidelines and Terms  no later than July 31, 2018, using the means described below. Entries will be judged between August 1 and September 15, 2018 (the “Judging Period”). Award winners and Finalist will be notified on or before October 31, 2018.  The date of a public announcement of Award Winners and Finalist is to be determined at this time.

Awarding of Prizes-

Finalists and winners will be shown at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival and at venues around the world.

Finalists will be selected for screening at CineSpace.

• First Overall Prize – $10K
• Second Overall Prize – $5K
• Third Overall Prize – $3K

Film Best Depicting Innovation and Inclusion in Science and Technology: USD $4,000

The Jury will use the following NASA statement as a guide: “Innovation and Inclusiveness encourages open-minded attitudes about the unique diversity of the team and recognizes the contributions to innovation that diversity brings.  The ultimate goal is to create a culture where everyone is valued and contributes fully to the success of the mission and where innovation happens everyday.”

Film Best Depicting Concept of “Moon, Mars, and Beyond”: USD $4,000

The Jury will use the following NASA statement as a guide: “NASA aims to inspire the next generation of human exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond, leading to human expansion across the solar system, returning humans to the Moon for long-term exploration and utilization, followed by human missions to Mars and other destinations.”

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