The Amazon.com Ad contest!! Entries due soon!!!

YOUR AMAZON
AD CONTEST
U.S. Entries Only
Finalists Announced: August 2009

In the Spotlight this week is YOUR AMAZON AD CONTEST, inviting filmmakers to flex their creative muscles and craft a 30-second ad spot for Amazon, America's largest online retailer.

Submitters compete to win $20,000 in Amazon.com Gift Cards, a screening at the 15th Annual Gen Art Film Festival in New York City, and the chance to have their work seen by millions of Amazon customers. Amazon.com Gift Cards are redeemable for millions of items, including filmmaking equipment, software, and more.

Amazon's panel of judges will select five finalists, a group from which they will name the Jury Prize winner, and present the ad-maker with a $10,000 Amazon.com Gift Card. Millions of Amazon customers will then be invited to rate the top five ad spots, selecting the recipient of the Audience Prize and another $10,000 Amazon.com Gift Card. Both the Jury Prize and Audience Prize winners will receive airfare and two nights lodging to attend their screenings at the Gen Art Film Festival. Finalists can increase their chances of winning the Audience Prize by encouraging their friends and colleagues to watch and rate their entry, and it's possible that one talented filmmaker just may sweep both awards.


UPCOMING DEADLINE
July 17, 2009 - Regular (Final!) Deadline
NO ENTRY FEE

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
In appreciation of its creative customer base, Amazon proudly announces Your Amazon Ad Contest - your chance to film your own idea for an Amazon commercial, and compete for $20,000 in Amazon.com Gift Cards, as well as the opportunity to have your work seen by millions of Amazon customers in addition to cultural and artistic tastemakers at the 2010 Gen Art Film Festival.

MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Submissions must be 30 seconds or less, and will be evaluated based on creativity, overall appeal, and their likelihood of making viewers want to shop at Amazon. There are no content restrictions, but creativity is key, and eye-catching, DVR-rewinding themes and visuals are encouraged. All entries need to be suitable for family viewing on a national news network, and only U.S. filmmakers are eligible. Other restrictions apply; see the Official Rules for details.

Got an idea for an Amazon commercial? Check out the listing, make your ad, and submit through Withoutabox or upload to the Amazon.com website at www.amazon.com/yaac by the submission deadline of July 17th!