Entry Deadline date for the Columbus International Film & Video Festival, a.k.a. "The Chris Awards," one of the most prestigious documentary, educational, business and informational competitions in the U.S., the oldest of its kind in North America and celebrating its 52nd year. Entrants compete within subject-area Divisions and categories for the first place Chris statuette, second place Bronze Plaques and third place Certificates of Honorable Mention. A Silver Chris statuette will be awarded to the Best in each Division. The President's Award to the Best of Festival.
* Honors documentary, entertainment, educational, industrial; corporate, independent and television productions
* Nearly 100 categories within 13 subject-area Divisions, for video, film and CD-rom, plus special competitions for Students, Screenwriters, and Print Media.
* Formats accepted: 1/2" VHS NTSC or DVD, CD-Rom.