NIKE iF3 MOVIE AWARDS 2012
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15th
AT 5:30pm (NEW TIME!)
AT THE MONUMENT NATIONAL
For as long as we can remember ski photography and film has inspired generations of skiers. Each year hundreds of skiers and film production teams head to the slopes to capture stunning ski imagery to share with the world. iF3 receives professional and amateur film submissions from around the world and each year iF3 recognizes these film producers, production teams, and athletes for their hard work, dedication, and creativity.
Join iF3 at the Monument National to honor the special people that are progressing the sport of freesking.
A selection of movie awards will be awarded at the Montreal (MTL) iF3 on Sept. 15th and the remaining awards will be announced at iF3 Europe (ACY) on Sept. 29th.
2012 Movie Award Categories
- (MTL) Coup de Coeur presented by Nike - Awarded to the film that captures the judges hearts.
- (MTL) Best Jib Flick- Awarded to the overall best jib flick (majority must be focused on jibbing / the jib scene).
- (ACY) Best Big Mountain Film- Awarded to the overall best big mountain film (majority must be focused on big mountain skiing / culture).
- (MTL) Best Storytelling presented by SBC Skier - Awarded to the best film that has a consistent and relevant narrative (does not have to be a documentary, and can be fiction or nonfiction).
- (MTL) Best Editing presented by Post-Moderne - Awarded to the film that has the overall best editing and post production (flow, arc, colour correction, visual effects, soundtrack, audio mix, etc).
- (ACY) Best Single Shot- iF3’s Shot of the Year is a combination of best cinematography and best trick, awarded to both the cinematographer and athlete.
- (ACY) Best Visual Effect -Awarded to the film that has the overall best visual effects/motion graphics throughout the entire production.
Professional Category
- (MTL) Best North American Film -The overall best professional film where the majority of filming and production is done within North America.
- (ACY) Best European Film- The overall best professional film where the majority of filming and production is done within North America.
- (MTL) Best Cinematography presented by Video MTL - Awarded to the professional production company that displays the highest level of technical and artistic skill behind the camera.
Amateur Category
- (MTL) Best North American Film presented by Jay Peak -The overall best amateur film where the majority of filming and production is done within North America.
- (ACY) Best European Film- The overall best amateur film where the majority of filming and production is done within Europe.
- (ACY) Best Cinematography-Awarded to the amateur production company that displays the highest level of technical and artistic skill behind the camera.
Web & New Media Category
To be considered in this category, all content must be distributed for free online. A webisode must be at least three minutes in length and to be considered a series. At least four episodes per season must be produced.
- (MTL) Best Web Series presented by Newschoolers - Awarded to the overall best web series (at least four episodes last season).
- (ACY) Best Webisode presented by Zapiks - Awarded to the overall best webisode (must be part of web series and at least three minutes in length)
- (MTL) Best Web Movie- Must be distributed free of charge, over 25 minutes long, and be a 1-2 season long project.
Athlete Category
Awarded to individual athletes based entirely on their performance in films presented at iF3.
- (MTL) Best Female- Awarded to the best female in freeskiing (based solely on video footage seen at iF3).
- (MTL) Best N.A. Male- Awarded to the best North American born male in freeskiing (based solely on video footage seen at iF3).
- (ACY) Best Euro Male-Awarded to the best European born male in freeskiing (based solely on video footage seen at iF3).
- (ACY) Rookie of the Year-Nominated by film producers, and chosen by the panel of judges (based on video footage seen at iF3).
iF3 Official Selection for the Nike iF3 Movie Awards 2012
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