Make a MadFish Ad Competition

23 January 2012

Let’s talk talent. Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Jonathon Glazer, David Fincher, Ridley Scott, Terry Gilliam, Michael Mann, Michel Gondry, Wong Kar-Wai, & Ang Lee all have made advertisements. Fincher started his career making them. MadFish has had a relationship with cinema for a number for years. Part of that relationship is our sponsorship of Tropfest, the World’s Largest Short Film Festival.

The challenge:
Create a 30 second ad promoting MadFish Wines

The prize:
The ad would be screened Tropfest in Margaret River An excellent opportunity to get exposure for your career.
$250 worth of wine

The rules:
Your film must promote MadFish Wines.
Your film must be no longer than 30 seconds (including title and end credits) Your film can include your contact details at the end (maximum 3 seconds) Your film cannot promote excessive alcohol

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the deadline to enter the 2012 MadFish Ad competition?
February 10th 2012

Can I enter more than once?
Sure. Why not?

Who can enter?
Anyone from WA. Born in WA or based in WA.
You would have to be over 18 years of age – given that wine is an alcohol.

What format do I have to shoot on?
In any format you like – except maybe Beta or VHS.

What format do you accept for entry?
DVD (mpeg. 4)

Are there any restrictions on content?
Yes. It can’t be anything more confronting than a M or PG rating – verbally or visually.

Does it cost anything to enter?
No. definitely not.

What music can I use?
If you use any it would have to be original – we aren’t into copyright issues in this legalistic world.

Other than that – good luck!

Send your DVD to:
Debbie Cowlishaw
MadFish Wines
PO Box 180
North Fremantle WA 6159