California Music Video & Film Awards

San Francisco, CA, United States, North America

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California Music Video & Film Awards

San Francisco, CA, United States, North America

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About the festival

Everyone knows that the music industry has a large connection to California, and that's why it's time to have an award for Music Videos that celebrate that connection!

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS celebrate some of the most exciting and creative California-influenced music, musicians and artists. They honor great work and that California connection!

Entries do not need to be from a California artist, but must have a stated California connection (theme, location, artist, label, formal education, or etc.)

This year, the awards are also accepting both music videos and music films and documentaries.

The awards were originally launched by TasteTV’s music television series, MUSIC CALIFORNIA. The MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series for the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country reaches over 2.5 million households. The program brings a festival of West Coast music to California viewers, and includes featured music videos and interviews from California-based bands, artists, and musicians.

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS annual show takes place in one of San Francisco’s unique music venue, and is an amazing evening bringing together music videos, musician appearances, fans, and of course music video awards

Finalists may also be broadcast on the MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series, and will be announced in December 2020.

CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS event is in February 2021 in San Francisco, where they will be screened and presented with their awards trophy.

Segments from winners and honorees work are screened at the event.

The awards include a reception for networking, photography, mingling, interviews and socializing over wine and cocktails.

Portions of the program may be filmed for broadcast on local television stations nationally, reaching millions of households.

SAMPLE AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

- Best Male Solo Artist
- Best Female Solo Artist
- Best Band
- Best Movement (Choreography)
- Best Eye (Cinematography)
- Coolest Effects
- Lyrics and Verse
- Hottest of them All
- Made Me Laugh (Humor)
- Most California
- Best Music Video
- Best Transgender Solo Artist (if applicable)
- Viewers Choice Awards
- Best Short Music Film or Documentary
- Best Feature Music Film or Documentary
- Photography (Still)

About

Everyone knows that the music industry has a large connection to California, and that's why it's time to have an award for Music Videos that celebrate that connection!

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS celebrate some of the most exciting and creative California-influenced music, musicians and artists. They honor great work and that California connection!

Entries do not need to be from a California artist, but must have a stated California connection (theme, location, artist, label, formal education, or etc.)

This year, the awards are also accepting both music videos and music films and documentaries.

The awards were originally launched by TasteTV’s music television series, MUSIC CALIFORNIA. The MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series for the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country reaches over 2.5 million households. The program brings a festival of West Coast music to California viewers, and includes featured music videos and interviews from California-based bands, artists, and musicians.

The CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS annual show takes place in one of San Francisco’s unique music venue, and is an amazing evening bringing together music videos, musician appearances, fans, and of course music video awards

Finalists may also be broadcast on the MUSIC CALIFORNIA television series, and will be announced in December 2020.

CALIFORNIA MUSIC VIDEO & FILM AWARDS event is in February 2021 in San Francisco, where they will be screened and presented with their awards trophy.

Segments from winners and honorees work are screened at the event.

The awards include a reception for networking, photography, mingling, interviews and socializing over wine and cocktails.

Portions of the program may be filmed for broadcast on local television stations nationally, reaching millions of households.

SAMPLE AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE:

- Best Male Solo Artist
- Best Female Solo Artist
- Best Band
- Best Movement (Choreography)
- Best Eye (Cinematography)
- Coolest Effects
- Lyrics and Verse
- Hottest of them All
- Made Me Laugh (Humor)
- Most California
- Best Music Video
- Best Transgender Solo Artist (if applicable)
- Viewers Choice Awards
- Best Short Music Film or Documentary
- Best Feature Music Film or Documentary
- Photography (Still)

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

TOPICS:
Entries do not need to be from a California artist or musician, but must have a stated California connection (for example: video theme, location, lyrics, producer, artist origin or current home, record label, formal education, or etc.)

WHO CAN SUBMIT A NOMINATION

– Nominations can be submitted by any associate of the program.
– Eligible associates include hosts, producers, production companies, studios, channels, networks, web platforms, sponsors, managers, agents, publicists, representatives, distributors and device systems.
– By submitting a program or content, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to do so, including all relevant licensing and permits.
– Original broadcast or release dates must be between October 2019 – October 2020.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

– To submit a nomination, please complete the Entry Form
– On the Entry form, an online link should be provided where the Judge’s panel can view/hear/or review a sample(s) of the Entry. In the case of films, an online screening site is acceptable.
– All nominations submitted should be accompanied by the Entry Fee. Nominations not submitted with an Entry Fee will not be reviewed by the Academy. (Duplicate entries will not be refunded)
– All Entries must be in English (native, dubbed, or subtitled)
- Music Video must be under 8 minutes in length

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
– Nominations can be submitted by any associate of the program. – Eligible associates include hosts, producers, production companies, studios, channels, networks, web platforms, sponsors, managers, agents, publicists, representatives, distributors and device systems. – By submitting a program or content, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to do so. – Original broadcast or release dates must be between October 2019 – October 2020

ADDITIONAL TERMS
• The Submitter warrants that all rights, licenses, clearances, and releases, for all audio and archival film or video used in the production have been secured or are unnecessary.
• The Submitter warrants that relevant appearance releases for all people featured in the submission have been secured or are unnecessary.
• The Submitter has obtained all of the appropriate rights and clearances of copyrighted material(s).
• The Submitter has obtained all required approvals, clearances, licenses, etc., for the use of the program material contained in this program, and will provide such clearances if requested by the Festival.
• The Submitter warrants that the TasteTV, TCB CAFE Publishing & Media, and any Channel sponsors and partners do not accept responsibility for proof of rights and clearances.
• The Submitter fully indemnifies the TasteTV, TCB CAFE Publishing & Media , and any Channel sponsors and partners against any claim made for such violations of law.
• The Submitter agrees to hold the TasteTV (TM), TCB CAFE Publishing & Media, and any Channel sponsors and partners harmless from and defend them against all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims of third parties, whether or not groundless, based on any material submitted to the Channel or on any the TasteTV programs developed out of such submission.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Solo Artist Music Video
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $35
Regular (31st October, 2020) $50
Late (29th November, 2020) $55

Music Video featuring a solo artist

Duet Music Video
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $35
Regular (31st October, 2020) $50
Late (29th November, 2020) $55

Music Video featuring Two artists or musicians

Band or Group Music Video
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $35
Regular (31st October, 2020) $50
Late (29th November, 2020) $55

Music Video featuring 3 or more musicians and artists

Short Music Film or Documentary (5-40 minutes)
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $35
Regular (31st October, 2020) $50
Late (29th November, 2020) $55

Short Music Film or Documentary (5-40 minutes)

Feature Music Film or Documentary (40+ minutes)
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $35
Regular (31st October, 2020) $50
Late (29th November, 2020) $55

Feature Music Film or Documentary (40+ minutes)

Photography (still)
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $20
Regular (31st October, 2020) $30
Late (29th November, 2020) $35

Images (not videos or films) taken in relationship to the music video, musician, tour, or other relevant topic. Can be portraits, landscapes, action, events, advertising, or social media.

Best Filmed-At-Home Video or Performance (filmed due to Shelter at Home COVID-19)
Early Bird (14th July, 2020) $20
Regular (31st October, 2020) $30
Late (29th November, 2020) $35

NEW AT HOME CATEGORY: This year's awards include a new award category for a video or live performance that is normally produced in studio or on location and have segments now produced at home specifically due to COVID-19. (please note, videos that are normally produced in home studios do not qualify for this category)

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