• The festival accepts entries from all over the world. Priority is given to more recent work from the last 2 years.
• Both commercial and non-commercial work are explicitly encouraged. We screen entries from all genre and mediums: advertising, music video, narrative cinema, interstiacials, informational graphics, art film, documentary, interface and menu animation, live performance, and more.
• Multiple submissions are welcome, and do not require an additional entry fee.
• Entry length should be between 15 seconds and 15 minutes. Longer submissions are considered for feature presentation, but have a lower chance of being accepted.
• Entry must be original work unless it is submitted as an artistic interpretation or social history. All copyrights are assumed to be clear by the artist.
• By entering the festival, you will be given a reduced rate to attend the MGFest screenings. Finalists in the competition are given a complimentary badge to the MGFest screenings. We will send you complete details on your discount registration options after your application is processed.
• Higher resolution formats may be requested as selection begins. Entries are not returned. We will try to contact you if your file is not working at the time of judging -- but this will significantly reduce your chances of success in the competition.
• Finalists will be notified via email when the selection completes.
• In addition to main public MGFest screenings, your Motion Graphic may be used for press preview screenings for publicity purposes.
• After filling out the online entry form and paying your entry fee, Please, send a playable DVD (NTSC or PAL) with your name and entry title to:
Motion Graphics Festival
1321 N Milwaukee Ave #510
Chicago, IL 60622, USA