CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS
DIGITAL DIVERSITY
From April 12 to June 29, 2007

 

1. To enter

To enter the Digital Diversity contest, you must produce a short film or an audio capsule on the theme of immigration.

Contestants must print, complete and sign the official entry form available on the Web site of Radio-Canada at the following URL www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity

To be valid, all entry forms, short films and audio capsules must be sent at the following address by June 29, 2007 at 11:59 PM (EST):

Digital Diversity Contest
Société Radio-Canada / RCI viva
# B52-94
1400 René-Lévesque est
Montréal, Québec
H2L 2M2

Short films shall be transmitted on DVD (in four (4) copies) , audio capsules shall be transmitted on CD (in four (4) copies), with the following information on the CD or DVD cover:

Work type (short film or audio capsule)

Title:
Duration:
Contestant name and surname:
Email:
Phone number:

Each contestant shall also submit with it entry form a short synopsis (maximum of 100 words).

Entry forms, DVDs and CDs become the property of CBC and will not be returned to contestants.

Each contestant shall abide by the following criteria:
  • Short film or audio capsule of a duration varying between three (3) and eight (8) minutes;
  • Short film of audio capsule on one of the following themes:
    • Innovative and constructive look at immigration in Canada;
    • Portrait of an inspiring personality from a cultural community;
    • Portrait of an emerging talent from a cultural community.
  • If the short film is, in whole or in part, in another language than English, it shall be submitted with English subtitles.
  • If the audio capsule is, in whole or in part, in another language than English, it shall be submitted with English voice over.
Each contestant acknowledges and guarantees that he has obtained all rights necessary to the rights granted for the short film or the audio capsule submitted, that such short film or audio capsule is original, free and clear of any rights, including any rights related to works owned by third parties or related to performances of performing artists included in such short film or audio capsule. Contestant acknowledges and guarantees that the short film or audio capsule does not violate any third party rights, for instance any right to privacy, right to the image nor contains any defamatory element.

Société Radio-Canada reserves its right to refuse any short film or audio capsule deemed offensive or unacceptable.

By submitting an entry, each contestant grants to Société Radio-Canada an exclusive license for the period of September 17, 2007 to March 31, 2008 authorizing the communication to the public of the short film or audio capsule on the following Web site of Société Radio-Canada: www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity. This license will also permit the vote of the public from September 17, 2007 to November 30, 2007.

No purchase required.

2. Eligibility

Contest is open to all Canadian residents who are between the ages of 18 to 35 at the time of entering the contest. Employees of Société Radio-Canada, Apple Canada, Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, Sony and Telus, and their affiliates, as well as their immediate family (father/mother, brother/sister, son/daughter) or persons living under the same roof are not eligible to enter this contest.

3. Procedure for awarding prizes

GARVIA BAILEY
Spokesperson CBC Toronto
Canada is a country composed of many diverse communities. Canadian immigrants speak different languages, listen to different music, eat different foods and have unique cultural traditions and experiences. How are they being recieved and how are they adapting to life in Canada? Digital Diversity aims to introduce all Canadians to life in these communities in a creative and expressive way. I'm pleased to be a part of it and I can't wait to listen to and view all the entries this fall when they are broadcast on RCI Viva's website.

MARGARET GALLAGHER
Spokesperson CBC Vancouver
Canada's face is constantly evolving. It's a very different place than it was when my parents came here 40 years ago, and it will change again tomorrow. Immigration is weaving a new cultural tapestry, which makes Canada a vibrant and fascinating place to live. But with these gifts come challenges. We need to listen to each other to understand our differences and our similarities. This competition is an ideal platform for Canadians from all backgrounds to creatively express issues we'll face as a nation in the years to come.

SONALI KARNICK
Spokesperson CBC Montreal
Everytime I see people meet each other for the first time. The question of "origin" always comes up. "I know you're from Pointe-Claire but where did you REALLY come from?" It's a question that has a different answer for everyone and they're all interesting. People come from all walks of life to this country and that's what makes it so interesting to live here. The mix of what we call "Canadian" and other cultures isn't always smooth but I there are so many people who have to deal with it in this country that I am looking forward to hearing or seeing other people's experiences.

During the month of july 2007, a judging panel of four (4) members chosen by Société Radio-Canada will select: (A) one winner in the category of short film, (B) the finalists in the category of short films (number of which will vary in function of the number of entries), based on the following criteria:

  • Originality
  • Artistic value
  • Technical quality
During the month of july 2007, a judging panel of four (4) members chosen by Société Radio-Canada will select the finalists in the category of audio capsules (number of which will vary in function of the number of entries), based on the following criteria:

  • Originality
  • Artistic value
  • Technical quality
Finalists short films and audio capsules will be made available to the public on the following Web site of Société Radio-Canada: www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity

During the period of September 17, 2007 to November 30, 2007, the public will be invited to vote for the winning short films and audio capsules. The votes will be done electronically on the Web site of Société Radio-Canada: www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity.

The decision of the judging panels and the result of the public vote are executory, final and without appeal.

During the month of December 2007, the winning contestants will be contacted by phone or email and should claim their prize as instructed by Société Radio-Canada.

4. Description of prize(s)

The winners will receive the following prizes:

Short films category:

Jury selection, best documentary: HD Camera, value of $4,600
Jury selection, best fiction: HD Camera, value of $4,600
People’s choice award: HD Camera, value of $1,500

Total value of the prizes for short films: $10,700

Audio capsules category:

First prize: MacBook 2.0 GHz, value of $1,500
Second prize: iPod 80GB, value of $400
Third Prize: iPod 80GB, value of $400

Total value of the prizes for audio capsules: $2,300

Total value of the prizes: $13,000

5. General rules

5.1 Winners shall agree to have their name and/or picture, including their photograph, and/or their voices used for advertising purposes related to this contest, free of charge.

5.2 Winners shall sign a document attesting to their eligibility and compliance of these rules and releasing the Société Radio-Canada, Apple Canada, Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, Sony and Telus, their affiliates, as well as their respective directors, officers and employees, from all liability for any damage or loss arising from participation in this contest or from the awarding, acceptance or use of the prize.

5.3 The prize shall be accepted as is and may not be exchanged for an amount of money, nor sold nor transferred. No substitutions will be allowed.

5.4 If the prize cannot be awarded as described in these rules, Société Radio-Canada, Apple Canada, Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, Sony and Telus, their affiliates, as well as their respective directors, officers and employees, reserve the right to substitute a prize or prize component with another of comparable value.

5.5 Refusal to accept the prize releases Société Radio-Canada, Apple Canada, Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, Sony and Telus, their affiliates, as well as their respective directors, officers and employees, of any obligation toward the winner.

5.6 Should winners make any false statement, they shall be automatically disqualified from the contest.

5.7 Société Radio-Canada, Apple Canada, Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, Sony and Telus, their affiliates, as well as their respective directors, officers and employees, shall assume no liability resulting from losses, delays, mistaken addresses on mail or e-mail received, typographical errors, technical, computer or telephone malfunctions, loss or theft of computer or telephone data, damage to software or computer equipment, fraudulent calls or any other mistake.

5.8 Société Radio-Canada, Apple Canada, Fédération des producteurs de lait du Québec, Sony and Telus, their affiliates, as well as their respective directors, officers and employees, shall assume no liability whatsoever for any situation in which their inability to act results from an event or situation beyond their control, including a strike, lockout or any other labour dispute at their location or the locations of the organizations and businesses whose services are used to hold this contest

5.9 All personal information, such as your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and age is collected solely for the purposes of administering this contest and shall not be used for any other purpose without your consent. By providing this information, you consent to it being used for the stated purposes.

5.10 By entering, contestants agree to abide by the contest rules which shall be applied by the Société Radio-Canada. All its decisions are final.

5.11 Contest rules are available on the Web site of RCI viva at the following address: www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity.




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