WAMP’s Annual 48 Hour Music Video Competition
Filmmaker and Musician Registration here

WAMP is once again hosting the 48hr Music Video Competition! We are seeking filmmakers and musicians to apply for this exciting contest being held August 4-6, 2023. Filmmakers and musicians will be paired together randomly to create a music video in just 48 hours. 

All competing musicians and filmmakers are asked to be available on September 23, 2023 for the 48hur Music Video Screening + Judging happening at Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. Musicians are invited to play a live set, and to accompany the music video that is completed for this contest. Performance fees will be paid to all musicians, and screening fees will be paid to all filmmakers. Out of town performers are encouraged to apply for funding to cover their travel costs. Please contact admin [@] wamp.ca for funding resources. 

How to Participate:
Filmmakers and Musicians will be paired together through a live draw in WAMP’s Boardroom on August 4th at 5:30pm. If you cannot attend in person, a Zoom link will be available. A subsequent email will follow to introduce the teams, and share the music file.

Teams will have 48 hours starting at 6:00pm on August 4 to plan, film and complete a music video

Teams must upload and submit the completed videos here no later than 6:00pm on August 6. Please send to admin [@]wamp.ca with the subject line: TITLE_LASTNAME_48hr.

Registration Fees:

• Band/musician: Registration fee of $100.00
• Film Team: WAMP Annual Membership of $50.00

Note for Bands:
In the case that there is an odd number of musicians to filmmaker teams, bands that are not pulled in the draw will be refunded in full.

Note for Filmmakers:
If you require any equipment rental from WAMP, please send your request directly to equipment [@]wamp.ca. All rentals are subject to availability and regular pricing.

The Rules:

• Individuals or teams may register to make a music video
• The submitted music cannot be modified in any way
• Format: Submissions must be in MP4 format
• Late submissions will be docked 1 point per minute to a maximum of 30 min.
• Use of stock footage is not permitted
• Registration must be paid before the start time
• Location Release Forms are needed for all venues used
• Media Release Forms are needed for every person that appears in the music video
• Equipment is not provided but our rentals are first-come first-served. Be sure to book your gear after registering!

Prizes:
1st Place

• Custom 1st place trophy from Roz Mercredi
• Panasonic True Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones from William’s Electronics
• Film Commission and WAMP Swag

2nd Place

• Custom 2nd place trophy from Roz Mercredi
• 10 punch pass for Yellowknife International Film Festival
• Film Commission and WAMP Swag

3rd Place

• Custom 3rd place trophy from Roz Mercredi
• Film Commission and WAMP Swag

Audience Choice

• Custom Audience Choice trophy from Roz Mercredi 
• Film Commission and WAMP Swag

All filmmakers will receive a $250.00 licensing fee from Northwestel. 

Property Rights:
The above prizes will be awarded to the filmmaking teams who worked on the music video. This includes the $250.00 licensing fee from NorthwesTel, and any other associated prize items. 

WAMP will retain shared ownership over the final music videos with the musicians for five years to use for promotional and marketing purposes, both in person and online. 

WAMP retains the right to post the video on social media and video streaming platforms like YouTube or Vimeo indefinitely, rights will be attributed to musicians and filmmakers.

Music that is registered with SoCAN is eligible to receive royalties. Please contact admin [@] wamp.ca for more information. 

Suggestions:

• Make a plan and use your time efficiently – 48 hours will fly right by
• Be flexible
• Be realistic
• Locations: 1 set used masterfully is better than 5 sets used poorly, and will save you time
• Expect to spend 5 times longer editing than shooting
• Hard drives fail and programs crash – Save Your Work!
• You might never be satisfied with your cut. Better to be done than perfect.
• Once your rough cut is done, consider exporting a draft each time you want to take a break. That way you always have something ready to submit and won’t be scrambling at the finish line.

48hr Music Video Screening + Judging
A screening and judging event will take place on Sep 23, 2023 at the National Arts Cultural Centre (NACC). More information forthcoming.