Rules and Regulations EVSFF 2016

Rules and Regulation
EVS Film Festival 2016
Contest organized by:
French National Agency for Erasmus+ (Youth & Sport)
AGENCE DU SERVICE CIVIQUE
GROUPEMENT D’INTERET PUBLIC/ SIRET : 130 011 844 00011
95 Avenue de France
Paris 75013
An online video contest:
The European program "Youth in Action" accompanies youth involved in projects on a daily basis. 2013
was the first edition of the video contest; 2016 will be the 4th edition, this year focused on Youth
involvement into the society, in all its, in link with the 20th EVS anniversary. So this will be again the
perfect opportunity for everyone to share their vision of citizenship.
"EVS Film Festival" offers a creative way to exchange ideas about civic engagement as we invite
participant to illustrate the sentence: “To be 20, a part to play and get involved.
This video contest will take place online, relying on social networks and a dedicated page
(http://www.erasmusplus-jeunesse.fr/), and will fit the establishment of a European seminar about "EVS 20th
Anniversary." This event is organized by the French National Agency for Erasmus+ (Youth & Sport) with
the support of the city of Montreuil, on September 22nd and 23rd . The contest is organized by the French
National Agency for Erasmus+ (Youth & Sport) with the support of Ministry in charge of urban policy,
Youth and Sports ,the City of Montreuil , CaféBabel, Agence du Service civique, Action ! and Carte Jeunes
Européenne. The films in competition will be submitted online via Wetreansfer than uploaded on the
dedicated contest page on the platform Youtube and on the video contest Facebook page. A projection of
the Official Selection and Awards Ceremony will be held in November in Montreuil in September.
*Europe designs here Program Countries and Neighboring Countries.
Rules and Regulation
EVS Film Festival 2016
Who this competition is open to:
Participation in the contest is free and requires participant’s acceptance of these regulations
This festival is open to any person residing in Europe*, between 13 and 35 years old (Minors must be
represented by an adult). The current or former participants of the European program Erasmus + are
strongly encouraged to take part.
One special prize will award the best film sent by an EVS volunteer(EVS). In order to do so, participants
should mention « EVS » on the registration form.
Films must reflect a personal vision of citizenship.
Videos must be made by the participants themselves.
Videos must be submitted on line before 2016, September 3rd (midnight).
What kind of movies:
Competing films can be shot with a video camera, standard camera or a mobile phone and can be consist
of one or several edited sequences. It is also possible to make the film in stop-motion, time-lapse or
animation. Soundtracks and images used must be royalty free.
Films in competition must meet the following technical requirements for an up-load on Youtube’s website
: (https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1722171?rd= )
Languages:
Films must be in French or English (VOST)
Duration:
Films must have a maximum duration of 3 minutes.
Prices:
1) 1st prize
2) 2nd prize
3) EVS prize
The 3 prize winners will be invited to participate in an event celebrating the 20 years of European
Voluntary Service held in Montreuil on 2016 September 22nd-23rd. More information to come on
http://www.erasmusplus-jeunesse.fr/.
Depending on the quality of applications, a special prize might be awarded to a movie done by a youngster
under 18 y. The eventual reward will be then introduce on the social networks dedicated to the contest.
A DVD can be edited gathering a selection done by the jury of films participating in the 2016 video
contest.
*Europe designs here Program Countries and Neighboring Countries.
Rules and Regulation
EVS Film Festival 2016
How the selection will be done:
The jury will be composed of young and influential personalities in the field of audio-visual creation,
environmental issues and Youth. After viewing and deliberating, the jury will award the 4 Jury prizes.
They will also make the selection of films which will be presented May, 8th in Montreuil.
Creativity and involvement of youngsters at every stage of film making will be particularly promoted
during the Jury deliberation.
Operating videos:
Each of the videos submitted to the organizers in the competition, whether a winning entry or not, is likely
to be broadcast for non-commercial purposes on the Internet in order to promote active citizenship.
The organizers will not compromise in any way the integrity of videos submitted to the contest and will
always highlight the work of the film maker.
Candidates and winners commitments:
Participants certify that each candidate is the author or co-author of the video and
guarantees the organizers against all claims of third parties in this respect. The participant shall certify to
the organizers that the video is original and does not constitute a violation of intellectual property rights.
Participants guaranty the organizers that they hold the necessary rights and authorizations of the
owners, collecting societies, with special regard to images of people used, and the broadcast of
copyrighted music.
Failure to respect these conditions will result in the disqualification of the participant(s).
The organizers are free to use all or part of the works which have been addressed, for dissemination and
exploitation. The works will be used exclusively for the purpose of information and communication for the
promotion of Youth active citizenship, excluding any commercial exploitation.
The winners expressly authorize the organizers to use their name(s), surnames and addresses for all
promotional purposes of the Contest, including the publication of the list of winners in broadcast media,
print or electronic, whatever the medium used, this includes publication on the European program "Youth
in Action" page of the French national agency website and its partners.
Protection of personal data:
The personal information collected as part of the competition is treated in accordance with the Data
Protection Act n ° 78-17 of 6 January 1978.
Participants are informed that the personal data concerning them is recorded in the competition and is
required when taking into consideration their entry in the competition.
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 78-17 of 6 January 1978, any participant has the right to
access, modify and rectify any personal data concerning them, and may oppose the data processing of this
information upon request by writing to the following address: [email protected] .
The contact details of the person in charge of the contest for the French national agency are:
Jeremy Trémolières,
Agence Erasmus + Jeunesse & Sport/Agence du Service civique
95, avenue de France
Paris 75013
Acceptance of the rules:
Participation in the contest implies the complete acceptance of these regulations and the any rulings made
by the organizers in cases not covered in the above regulations.
The Parties shall endeavor to resolve amicably any dispute arising in connection with the implementation
of these regulations.
*Europe designs here Program Countries and Neighboring Countries.