Ask Your question on the respective brands for the Barcelona GSMA
2011 Video Contest contest at Twitter MOFILMugc
Q: With regard to the Hit Delete theme can we assume that
the power to change that one critical thing is a fictional
power or does it need to be a logical or a practical power?
A: Hit Delete does not need to follow the rules of physics or logic.
Your idea can come from pure imagination!
Q: My film has no dialogue; however, it does have a voice
over. According to the brief it should be in English; but
would it help to let you guys know that we also have versions
in different languages (in case you would want to use it in
different countries); or that we could translate it to any
other language you needed?
A: Perfect.
If the film has voice-over, it can easily be localized. This is a “plus”.
Note though that this would not be “the” deciding factor.
Q: How closely do the Pepsi themes have to be in
correspondence with my video? The videos that represent
the themes closely, and hit them dead on – will they be
favored more?
A: Yes. However, we have picked broad themes, and let you
interpret them in the way you want. We welcome unexpected
ideas!
Q: Can I shoot with my iPhone 3GS? Would the quality
be acceptable?
A: Talent is in the filmmaker, not in the tool.
However, a film shot with a phone is likely to be of lower resolution
than required to be shown on a big screen. Consider using different
equipment if possible.
Q: I have a good idea for the POP-FIZZ-AHHH!!! category,
but it’s a commercial (i.e. the Pepsi trademark is featured).
I just wanted to know if presenting my idea in the shape of
a commercial is ok or if points will be deducted for it.
A: No problem. No points added or deducted for shooting a Pepsi ad,
as long as it’s great!!
Q: Do you guys have any special forms for the actors to sign
as contracts/release forms? Or should they just sign the
release forms we usually use (here in Mexico)?
A: We don’t provide any forms unless you are shortlisted, the usual
release ones you use are fine.
Q: We are composing original music, should the author of
such music also sign a release form? Any special format you
might have?
A: If you are short listed, we will require proof that you have the rights
to the music but we don’t provide any forms until that point.
Q: Is there a maximum dimension (MB) that my video has to
have? And if the video is too large to upload it through your
website, is there another way to send it to you?
A: Max file size is 300MB and there is no other way of sending it.
Check out http://MOFILM.com/FAQ for details.
Q: Am I allowed to use sounds from websites that provide
free sounds?
A: You are but please be wary of sites that advertise “royalty free
music or sounds” as there are end user agreements that often do not
cover commercial use.
Q: What does it take to make a winning film?
A: A great creative idea, and talent to bring it to life!
Q: Can the same Actors act in Different Brand Ad’s?
A: Yes. The only thing you can’t do is submit the same ad for
different brands.
Q: Are we supposed to use both the Pepsi intro AND
outro bumpers, or just one or the other?
A: You need both the intro and the outro and it needs to be
60 seconds including them both.
Q: When is the deadline to upload our films? Originally
the brief stated that the date was January 15; however,
in the MOFILM page it says it is January 22. So, when
is it?
A: The deadline has been extended to 22nd Jan – make sure you
like Pepsi Films on facebook (www.facebook.com/PepsiFilms)
as that has the latest information.
To download the Pepsi Films brief and to upload your video click here
Click here for more details on the Contest
