Q: When do applications go online this year?
A: It is online now ... Click Here
Q: What if I am having trouble with the application?
A: Email the help desk at this address: help@mediagility.com
Q: How many trailers/posters/tv spots can I enter?
A: There is no limit to the amount you can submit.
Q: Can a single title enter more than one category?
A: Yes. Each entry can be entered in up to two additional categories for a total of 3 (each additional category has an additional fee for each additional category selected) (Click here for Complete Category List 2012). For Example: Fast and Furious can enter Best Action (1st category) and Best Music (2nd category) and Best Sound Editing (3rd category).
Q: What is the difference between a Trailer Entry and a TV Spot entry?
A: Trailers are historically the movie previews released in the theater and TV Spots are the previews that are made for television size spots usually :30 or :60 seconds.
Q: What is the entry deadline for Trailer submissions?
A: The entry deadline for submissions is Monday April 16th, 2012 at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. The late and final final FINAL deadline is April 20th, 2012 at 11:59 Pacific Standard Time.
Q: What category gets the most trailer entries?
A: Historically, the most entries are received for the categories: Best Drama, Best Comedy and Best Independent.
Q: Do you have any advice for a first time entrant?
A: Whether you are a first time entrant or a GTA veteran … diversify! If you think your trailer has got what it takes … you should diversify and enter the more specialized categories.
Q: What do the icons on the application page mean?
A: Please consult the legend provided for you below.
Q: Can you explain the Golden Fleece Award?
A: The Golden Fleece award is a highly prized award. It honors a GREAT trailer for a not so great film. Historically it is one of the categories that receives the most press and is a favorite of trailer creators and fans alike!
Q: What is the Trashiest Trailer?
A: Another favorite of the press and fans, the Trashiest Trailer is for the trailer that uses an overt amount of gore or sex to sell a film, often becoming “campy”.
Q: What is “Best Trailer – No Movie” and what does it mean?
A: The “Best Trailer – No Movie” category is for fundraising trailers, where the filmmaker’s intent is to make his or her feature film, and has shot a trailer in order to raise funds for the production of that film.
Q: Why are there special categories and prices for low budget entries?
A: We believe that “talent is king” and independent trailers can compete with the studio trailers, but we also want to have a place where they can shine on their own. That is why some categories are strictly reserved for independents.
Q: What about trailers for home video release … like trailers that say “now on DVD …” are those accepted?
A: Yes, we do accept trailers for home video/DVD releases.
Q: What qualifies a foreign trailer as a foreign trailer?
A: In order for a trailer to qualify as a foreign trailer, over 50% of the FUNDING for The Film should come from outside the United States as well as having over 50% of the shooting done outside the United States.
Q: Why is there a time limit of the length of trailers?
A: Four minutes and 30 seconds is the maximum industry length for motion picture previews. Although that is the maximum limit imposed by the MPAA, the average length of previews is 2 minutes and 30 seconds (or less). Your trailer can be any length, as long as it does not exceed 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Q: Once I upload my entries and pay for them on-line is there anything I need to send in to the Golden Trailer Awards?
A: No, once you upload your entries and pay for them on-line that is all you need to do.
Q: What if I am nominated?
A: If you are nominated in one of the “show categories”, you will be asked to send an HD 1080i tape to GTA headquarters in order to be edited for the presentation on May 31st, 2012. A representative from GTA HQ will contact you and coordinate this for the show.
Q: When will the nominations be announced?
A: Early May 2012.
Q: IF I choose to pay by check, to whom do I make out the check?
A: Make checks payable to “The Golden Trailer Awards” and enclose a copy of your invoice and mail to:
The Golden Trailer Awards
Attn: Accounts Receivable
127 West 26th Street: Suite 1207
New York, NY 10001
Q: How many people can I credit in “Production” credits?
A: As many as you like. Please be sure to spell their names correctly as they will appear this way in the program book which is distributed at the show. (see sample program book clipping below)
Universal Pictures
AV Squad
Client: Frank Chiocchi
Creative Director: Seth Gaven
Editor: Chad Miller
Graphics Designer: Brett Pedigo
Assisant Editor: Jessie Parker
Q: This is my first year entering, do you have a sample of a trophy inscription?
A: Yes, see below - don't worry about the top 3 lines - those will always be the same: the year, the category and the title of the winning entry. You are responsible for the next 4 lines (see sample of how the bottom of trophy will read below).
Please Note: You have 70 spaces per line (blanks spaces are included in that).
Q: Do I have to include credits?
A: No it is not mandatory but it is highly recommended.
Q: What constitutes an independent film?
A: An independent film is one financed outside of the studio system (outside the Majors).
Q: Are films made by the “Mini-majors” considered independents?
A: Yes, they are considered independents and are eligible to enter as independent films.
Q: What do I put in the Subtitle field?
A: When there are several versions of a trailer or TV spot, this is where you put the trailer’s subtitle. For example: Film Title: Meet The Parents Entry Material Subtitle: Trailer B
Q: What file types are accepted for trailers?
A: .mp4, .mov, .flv
Q: What is the maximum size files for trailers?
A: 50 MB maximum
Q: Should there be “company slates” or “bars and tone” on the trailers?
A: No. The trailer should begin after you hit play. You can have the MPAA "Green"bands or "Red" bands in front of the trailers - those are fine.
Q: What files do you accept for posters?
A: .gif, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff
Q: What is the maximum size for posters?
A: 20 MB maximum and (800 pixels wide x scaleable height)
Q: My computer is taking a while to upload my entry?
A: It depends on your connection. If you have a 512KB connection it could take a few minutes. Be patient and allow yourself enough time to get all your entries in by the deadline.
Q: Do I have to pay by credit card?
A: No, “CLICK” on the “Pay by Check/Cheque” and an invoice will be sent to your email address. Print it and make your check payable to the Golden Trailer Awards and mail it to:
The Golden Trailer Awards
Attn: Accounts Receivable
127 West 26th Street: Suite 1207
New York, NY 10001
Q: I am entering non-English speaking foreign trailers, should they be subtitled?
A: Yes, it is not mandatory, but it is HIGHLY recommended.
Q: I am entering a Video Game Trailer how do I classify myself - studio or independent?
A: If you are an independent video game company, then classify yourselves as "independent". If you are one of the large gaming companies (ie. EA (Electronic Arts), Activision, Sony, Universal et al.) then classify yourself as a "studio".
Q: What is the difference between “show categories” and “non-show categories”?
A: “Show categories” mean they will be included in the GTA2012 presentation at the party on May 31st, 2012. “Non-show categories” mean that the winners will be announced the night of the party in a pre-show slideshow.
Q: What if my question is not answered here?
A: You can email us with your question at question@goldentrailer.com or if you have a question on the application email help@mediagility.com or if you need to speak to a person please call us at 212.206.1041.
