AWARDING OF PRIZES

General Competition Awards

Grand Prize: USD 10,000

Second Prize: USD 5,000

Third Prize: USD 3,000

Criteria for Judging

All genres are eligible for all prizes. The Selection Committee and Competition Judges, who are experts in the Film and Space industries (collectively known as the "Jury"), are aware that different genres and formats have unique strengths. The Jury will take the following factors into account when determining finalists and winners:

• Is the work based on innovative artistic presentation and storytelling?

• Does the work provoke an emotional response?

• Does the work show a mastery of filmmaking craftsmanship?

• Does the work exemplify creative excellence that pushes the boundaries of filmmaking and storytelling?

• Does the work show a high level of technical, conceptual, and aesthetic innovation and display an exceptional level of creative vision?

• Does the work show an exemplary use of the original NASA material used?

• Does the work show an exceptional level of creative vision and execution?

• Does the work capture a creative expression?

• Does the work explore new ideas or techniques to further filmmaking as an art form?

• Does the work offer a fresh perspective?