Computer Animation Festival: Frequently Asked Questions
I have submitted my work to the SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival
in the past. Is it OK if I submit the same work to the SIGGRAPH Asia
2009 Computer Animation Festival?
Yes. You can submit the same work to SIGGRAPH Asia 2009. We are
independent festivals with separate juries and acceptance procedures.
Do submissions have to be 3D animations?
Absolutely not. All forms of computer animation are eligible
including, but not limited to: 2D Flash animation, 2D abstract art,
live-action integration with visual effects, real-time videogame play and
visualizations, and digitally manipulated imagery and video. We
generally feature works where the computer was essential to the
creation of the work, but there is no specific requirement that it be
3D. If you have computer-generated work within a larger piece, we
request that you call our attention specifically to the portion where
the computer was heavily used.
How many works can I submit to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 Computer
Animation Festival?
There is no limit. You may submit as many as you like. Make sure that
you complete a separate submission form for each work.
Is there a submission fee for submitting to the SIGGRAPH Asia 2009
Computer Animation Festival?
No. You only need to complete the online submission process.
Can I submit the same piece to both the Computer Animation Festival
and to the Sketches or Art Gallery?
You are welcome to submit animations to the Computer Animation
Festival, and to submit related presentations to Sketches, and to
submit related artwork to the Art Gallery. Each submission requires a
separate online form, however. The Computer Animation Festival
submissions should all be movies that can be viewed. If your piece
requires interactivity, or if it requires an accompanying presentation
to be understood, please consider one of the other programs.
I have an art animation (abstract or experimental). Should I submit it
to the Art Gallery or to the Computer Animation Festival?
All animation submissions should be submitted to the Computer
Animation Festival.
Where do I send my submission materials?
All works must be submitted only via the SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 online
submission system. The online submission process allows submitters
easy access to the online submission system, eliminates time-consuming
shipping and mailing, and provides an efficient procedure for
reviewing submitted work.
When is the submission deadline for the Computer Animation Festival?
Online submission forms must be completed no later than 26 June 2009,
23:59 GMT (Los Angeles, 26 June, 16:59; London, 27 June, 00:59; Tokyo,
27 June, 08:59). In the event submissions become crowded and the MD5
checksum feature is activated, final uploads must be complete by 3
July 2009. Submissions received after the deadlines will not be
reviewed. There is no exception, so please make sure that all
submissions are completed before the deadlines.
I will not have my work finished by the submission deadline. Is it
possible for me to submit "work in progress" for reviewing?
Yes, a work in process may be submitted if it is at least 80% percent
complete. However, you should remember that the juried program will
likely be highly competitive, so your chances of selection are
significantly better if you submit the final piece by the deadline.
We are an art school, and we are planning to submit several student
works as one submission. Is this OK?
No. Each piece must be uploaded separately to the online submission
system along with its own completed and signed submission form. Each
piece is judged on its own merit.
What file formats are acceptable for submission?
QuickTime .mov movie files are the preferred format for jury
reviewing. If necessary, AVI files or MP4 files may also be
submitted. The movie file must be uploaded via the SIGGRAPH Asia 2009
online submission system. For details, please refer to the Submission
Rules and Requirements.
What criteria will the jury use to select works?
Jurors are expected to select the highest quality works from among
those submitted. We give special consideration to pieces produced by
students, and to pieces rendered in real time, and we may consider the
technical aspects of the piece as well; however, our primary criterion
is to select the pieces we feel will form the strongest show.
What is the difference between the juried program and the curated
program?
The juried program presents work selected by the jury that
represents the best computer-generated film and video in the world.
The curated program is used to round out the program by inviting
special presentations of pieces on chosen topics.
Why must the credits be no more than seven seconds?
Unfortunately, to maintain the pace of the program for the sake of our
attendees, SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 Computer Animation Festival policy requires
that all credits sections must be no more than seven seconds. Note
that this is not required for submitting an animation.
My animation makes use of commercially recorded music. Is that OK?
You are responsible for securing the necessary permissions and
licences for audio material that is contained in your work. If your
music was not created originally for your film or video, or if you are
using another person's music, you must obtain the necessary
permissions or required licences. We will not purchase these rights
for you.
Will SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 cover shipping expenses for the final
screening format of my work, if it is accepted?
No. SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 does not pay for any shipping or transportation
costs.
If my work is selected for the Computer Animation Festival, will
SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 pay for my accommodation and travel expenses?
No. You are responsible for your accommodation and travel expenses.
For details, please refer to the Presenter Recognition Policy.
