International Prize for Film and Media Music 2002
European Film Institute Karlsruhe (EIKK) Support Prize



Principle Regulations covering the award of the European Film Institute Karlsruhe (EIKK) Support Prize


The goal of the European Film Institute Karlsruhe (EIKK) Support Prize as awarded in the framework of the International Prize for Film and Media Music is to support the professional advancement of up-and-coming artists in the areas of film composition and filmsound design such as have already demonstrated their abilities by means of an outstanding piece of work. To this end, the prize-winner is offered the opportunity to take part in a feature film production on the basis of an EIKK scholarship and with the latter's assistance in finding the position.


I. Submission

1. Works by students at an advanced stage of their studies or in their final year at European music and film academies shall be eligible as submissions. Graduation projects completed on corresponding courses can also be submitted.

2. The work shall be submitted by the person holding the copyright to the film music in question.

3. Short films of a maximum length of 20 minutes shall be submitted.

4. The work submitted must have been made within the three years prior to the prize being awarded, i.e., between June 1, 1999 and March 31, 2002.

5. Submissions shall be made to the Office of the International Prize for Film and Media Music in Bonn. The works can be submitted as PAL-Betacam copies until May 13, 2002 and must be accompanied by the following documents on the person holding the copyright to the film music or sound design:

a. Biography of the copyright holder to the film music or sound design, incl. photo

b. A complete list of information on the production of the film submitted, incl. the names of all involved

c. Filmography and biography of the director of the film thus submitted

A technically perfect PAL-Betacam copy of the film shall be made available to the office free of charge. Likewise, if necessary a copy of the film shall be made available by the production for presentation in the context of the International Film Music Biennial or the International Prize for Film and Media Music. Copies requested will be returned after use. Entries received will be assessed by the Short-List Commission to ensure adherence to the formal conditions for participation.


II. Jury decision

1. The Prize's patrons and the EIKK appoint a jury which selects the prize-winner from the shortlist. The jury consists of three persons.

2. The jury members work on a voluntary basis. They are appointed jury members by virtue of their professional abilities and expertise.

3. The jury is free in deciding who to award the prize in line with the essential goals and mission of the EIKK and in the framework of the European Film Institute Karlsruhe (EIKK) Support Prize.

4. The jury shall try and reach a unanimous decision; the prize shall be awarded only if the production is supported by at least two-thirds of the votes cast.

5. There is no legal appeal against the jury's decision, which is final.


III. Awards ceremony

1. The award shall be made on June 28, 2002 as part of the gala evening in the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. The prize-winner chosen by the jury will be informed of their successful application in early June 2002 and must be at hand to receive the prize in person on June 28 in Bonn.

2. The jury shall award the price in line with the regulations that apply for the provision of scholarships by the EIKK. The EIKK shall monitor adherence to these rule on the use of scholarships.

3. The Prize shall consist of a scholarship enabling the winner to take an active part in the sounddesign/film music section of the production phase of a feature film at a European or US production company.

4. The financial resources available to the EIKK for the scholarship shall only be used for this purpose (see point 3.).

5. After consultation with the winner, the EIKK shall coordinate the use of the scholarship in organizational, financial and substantive terms.



Please submit the completed registration form, video cassettes and film copies to the Office of the International Prize for Film and Media Music
c/o
Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Friedrich Ebert Allee 4, 53113 Bonn, Germany
fon: +49 (0) 228-9171-479
fax: +49 (0) 228-9171-233
www.bundeskunsthalle.de
e-mail: filmmusik@kah-bonn.de
 
c/o
Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 4, 53113 Bonn
fon: +49 (0) 228-9171-479
fax: +49 (0) 228-9171-233
filmmusik@kah-bonn.de