SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

HOW TO SUBMIT

1. Click on the category number from the list below in which you would like to submit your work. A new browser window will open.

2. The category selection process works exactly like an online store for ease in selecting multiple categories, entering your contact information, setting up a login and password, as well as the privacy and protection of your information. If you would like to submit your work in an additional category in another section (i.e. submitting a film in a Short Film Catergory, and a Creative Category) simply click the drop down menu on the top of the page and all sections in Film will be available.

3. Once in the submit area, simply click Add to Cart on each category in which you wish to enter your work. Once you have made your final selection(s), simply click on Checkout in the top right corner of the page to create an account and register your information.

4. After you have completed this easy process, you will receive a confirmation by email only. Save one copy for your records and print one copy, fill in all applicable information, and send it in with your submission materials.

5. Send your materials to:
The Creative Spirit Foundation Awards
1161 Wayzata Blvd
#236
Wayzata, MN 55391
USA

6. Include the following with each submission:

BOOKS
Send two (2) copies of each entry. For titles that are to be released by or after January 1st 2011, you may submit advanced readers copies, or you may send the finished book(s) itself. Unbound manuscripts will not be accepted.

MUSIC
Send two (2) CDs for each entry. For singles, please be sure to indicate track number and/or song name, or include the song alone on its own CD.

FILMS
Send one (1) DVD for each entry. For categories where a specific portion of the movie is to be judged such as best actor, choreography, etc. please be sure to include a timecode in and out of the section to be judged or burn the section to its own DVD. DVDs must be region 1 or 0 or the submission will be disqualified. Submissions that are not in the English language must have English subtitles.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

FILM / VIDEO

INDEPENDENT / STUDIO FILMS (FEATURES AND SHORTS)

Judged on total artistic and technical excellence.

FF-1001 Animation/Cartoon
FF-1002. Animated (clay & other)
FF-1003 Comedy-Adaptation
FF-1004 Comedy-Original
FF-1005 Comedy-Romantic
FF-1006. Computer Generated / Flash / Mixed Media
FF-1007 Mockumentary
FF-1008 Dramatic-Adaptation
FF-1009 Dramatic-Original
FF-1010 Family / Children
FF-1011 Fantasy / Horror
FF-1012 Historical
FF-1013 Suspense / Thriller
FF-1014 Science Fiction
FF-1015 Film Feature (40+ minutes)
FF-1016 Film Short (40- minutes)
FF-1017 Foreign-Language (Must be Subtitled in English)
FF-1018 Commercial/Training/Industrial Films
FF-1019 Documentary Feature (28+ minutes)
FF-1020 Documentary Short (28- minutes)
FF-1021 Experimental
FF-1022 Special Purpose Films
FF-1023 Low Budget Feature (under $1,000/minute)
FF-1024 Miscellaneous

STUDENT FILMS (FEATURES AND SHORTS)

Judged on total artistic and technical excellence.

FS-2001 Animation/Cartoon
FS-2002 Animated (clay & other)
FS-2003 Comedy-Adaptation
FS-2004 Comedy-Original
FS-2005 Comedy-Romantic
FS-2006 Computer Generated /Flash / Mixed Media
FS-2007 Mockumentary
FS-2008 Dramatic-Adaptation
FS-2009 Dramatic-Original
FS-2010 Family / Children
FS-2011 Fantasy / Horror
FS-2012 Historical
FS-2013 Suspense / Thriller
FS-2014 Science Fiction
FS-2015 Film Feature (40+ minutes)
FS-2016 Film Short (40- minutes)
FS-2017 Foreign-Language (Subtitled)
FS-2018 Commercial/Training/Industrial Films
FS-2019 Documentary Feature (28+ minutes)
FS-2020 Documentary Short (28- minutes)
FS-2021 Experimental
FS-2022 Special Purpose Films
FS-2023 Miscellaneous

CREATIVE CATEGORIES (FEATURES AND SHORTS)

Only the specific topic will be judged. Please provide in and out timecode for specific scenes to be judged, or burn the segment on a separate DVD

FC-3001 Actor:/Actress Leading (Specify Role)
FC-3002 Actor/Actress: Supporting (Specify Role)
FC-3003 Art Direction
FC-3004 Best Ensemble Cast
FC-3005 Choreography
FC-3006 Cinematography
FC-3007 Overall Concept
FC-3008 Costume Design
FC-3009 Creativity/Originality
FC-3010 Dramatic Impact
FC-3011 Direction
FC-3012 Editing
FC-3013 Use of Humor
FC-3014 Lighting
FC-3015 Makeup
FC-3016 SFX Makeup
FC-3017 Original Score/Song (Specify Title if for Song)
FC-3018 Post-Production Overall
FC-3019 Research (writer's researcher for the script)
FC-3020 Screenplay: Original
FC-3021 Screenplay: Adapted
FC-3022 Script/Writer: Documentary (Non-Fiction) Content
FC-3023 Set Design
FC-3024 Sound: Overall Impact
FC-3025 Sound Editing/Sound Mixing
FC-3026 Special Effects: Animation
FC-3027 Special Effects: Non-Animation
FC-3028 Title/Credit Design
FC-3029 Voice-Over Talent (Specify Role)
FC-3030 Stunts

BOOK CATEGORIES

TIP: Enter your work in the General category as well as a specific category to increase your chances of winning multiple awards.

NON-FICTION

BN-4000 General Non-Fiction
BN-4001 Art/Photography
BN-4002 Hobby/Crafts
BN-4003 Travel
BN-4004 Political/Government
BN-4005 History
BN-4006 Self-Help
BN-4007 Collectables
BN-4008 Business (money management/investing)
BN-4009 Regional/Local Interest
BN-4010 Reference
BN-4011 Nature (Field Guides/Animals)
BN-4012 Pets
BN-4013 Entertainment (movies/TV/music)
BN-4014 Computer Science
BN-4015 Cookbooks
BN-4016 Sports
BN-4017 Health & Medicine
BN-4018 Humor
BN-4019 Military
BN-4020 Coffee Table Books (General)
BN-4021 Miscellaneous

FICTION

BF-4100 General Fiction
BF-4101 General Literature
BF-4102 Science Fiction
BF-4103 Horror/Thriller
BF-4104 Fantasy
BF-4105 Graphic Novels
BF-4106 Mystery
BF-4107 Children’s Books
BF-4108 Illustration (Children’s/YA/General)
BF-4109 Young Adult
BF-4110 Romance
BF-4111 Erotica
BF-4112 Miscellaneous

 MUSIC CATEGORIES

ALBUM

MA-5000 Pop Rock
MA-5001 Punk/Alternative
MA-5002 Hard Rock/Metal
MA-5003 Rock
MA-5004 Southern Rock
MA-5005 Rap/Hip Hop
MA-5006 Country
MA-5007 Alternative Country
MA-5008 Blues
MA-5009 R&B
MA-5010 Folk/Singer Songwriter
MA-5011 Contemporary Classical
MA-5012 Americana
MA-5013 Latin
MA-5014 Dance/Electronica
MA-5015 College
MA-5016 Regional/Local Band
MA-5017 World Traditional
MA-5018 World Beat
MA-5019 New Age
MA-5020 Concept Album
MA-5021 Children’s Album
MA-5022 Jazz
MA-5023 Movie/TV Soundtrack
MA-5024 Celtic/Irish
MA-5025 Humor/Comedy
MA-5026 Swing
MA-5027 SKA
MA-5028 Reggae
MA-5029 Miscellaneous

NOTE: For Original Score for film, submit to category FC-3017 Original Score/Song in the Film/Video Creative Categories.

 SONGS / SINGLES

MS-5000 Pop Rock
MS-5001 Punk/Alternative
MS-5002 Hard Rock/Metal
MS-5003 Rock
MS-5004 Southern Rock
MS-5005 Rap/Hip Hop
MS-5006 Country
MS-5007 Alternative Country
MS-5008 Blues
MS-5009 R&B
MS-5010 Folk/Singer Songwriter
MS-5011 Contemporary Classical
MS-5012 Americana
MS-5013 Latin
MS-5014 Dance/Electronica
MS-5015 College
MS-5016 Regional/Local Band
MS-5017 World Traditional
MS-5018 World Beat
MS-5019 New Age
MS-5020 Song used in Film or TV
MS-5021 Jazz
MS-5022 Children’s Song
MS-5023 Love Song
MS-5024 Celtic/Irish
MS-5025 Humor/Comedy
MS-5026 Swing
MS-5027 SKA
MS-5028 Reggae
MS-5029 Miscellaneous

THE 2011 COMPETITION
HAS BEGUN!

The Creative Spirit Foundation Awards™ honors its winners with Platinum, Gold, or Silver Awards. 
The 2011 competition is open to all works provided that the work will be completed by January 1st, 2012.

At the end of the competition, all Platinum Winners will be re-judged and only one will be honored with:

• Best Picture
• Album of the Year
• Book of the Year

Special Press Releases detailing this prestigious news, with information about the winning artists will be sent to key buyers, magazines, entertainment news providers, distributors, etc. following the close of the competiton.

Have other questions not
answered here? Please email us at info@thecreativespiritfoundation.org