Submissions must be in digital format only. Entries are strictly limited to the formats below, preferably encoded in MPG, AVI, MKV, WMV or MP4 containers only:

DivX, XviD, HuffYUV

MPEG1, MPEG2

H.264

WMV (Windows Media Video)

For Audio:

MPEG1 Layer 2

AC3

WAV

MP3

Name your file using this format: "INDIVIDUAL NAME - VIDEO TITLE".

Upload your video file to a file hosting service i.e. own website or a reputable download service e.g. MediaFire or RapidShare. We require a direct link where we can download your full-quality video file (YouTube does NOT count as a valid download link).

Download, complete and submit the AMV Competiton entry form together with a direct download link to your video file to [email protected].

Alternatively, in case contestants who are unable to submit the video via the website may mail us a data CD/DVD with your video file. The instructions are as followed:

Burn the CD/DVD as a data disc.

Label each video file accordingly if there is more than one such file on the disc.

Submit the CD/DVD together with the AMV Competition entry form.

Label the disc clearly with the contestant's name and title(s) of the video(s) on it.

Mail the disc to:

Hazwan Hanizul
AMV Competition Coordinator
126, Jalan 1/27D,
Section 6, Wangsa Maju,
53300 Kuala Lumpur.

Note : The AniManGaki committee is not responsible for discs damaged or lost, or file corrupted in the discs in the mail.

The deadline for submission of entry forms and AMVs is 5th September 2011.

THEME : SUMMER

• Any submission that is not related to the theme will be automatically disqualified.
• There are no limit to entry submission however only one (1) will be chosen for the winning round.
• There is only one (1) winner for this competition.

General Rules

• The competition is open to all Malaysian citizens, excluding Malaysians that are currently staying overseas.
• The competition is open for individuals/teams (maximum 3 individuals per team).
• Entries submitted to any previous AMV competitions are not eligible.
• The AniManGaki committee reserves the privilege to disqualify any AMV which is deemed to be in conflict with Malaysian laws or with good manners.
• Submitted materials (CDs/DVDs) become the property of AniManGaki and will not be returned.
• By submitting an entry to AniManGaki, the author grants AniManGaki non-revocable permission to exhibit and distribute that work. The author otherwise retains all rights and responsibilities relating to its creation. The retention of all copyrights remains with the original holder of any and all copyrights.
• Should you need more information, please contact [email protected].

Technical Rules

• Entries must be of the individual/team's original creation.
• Entries containing excessive mature content (e.g. Hentai/Incest) will not be accepted.
• Entries must be at least 1 minute long (excluding credits) but not longer than 5 minutes.
• Entries must consist of video and soundtracks.
• Entries must not contain bumpers/titles/logos/credits or any other forms of identification.
• Footage used must be primarily from an anime or video game source [Anime].
• Multiple video sources are allowed. List all video sources used on the entry form (all used video sources must have a record on Anime News Network encyclopedia).
• Audio should be primarily music, without excessive dialog or narration [Music], except for Parody or Trailer-style AMV.
• List all song(s) or non-song audio sources (e.g. spoken parts) used on the entry form.
• Entries must not use other AMVs as a source.
• No subtitles from fansubs or commercial releases. Subtitles added by the author are allowed.
• Size of submitted file should not exceed 200MB.
• Entries are preferably the best quality possible (not a specific requirement).

All rules and guidelines are subject to change at any point in time. However, notification will be given on the forums to any changes made.