Thunderbird Resort Video Contest

Join Thunderbird Resort Video Contest - What Makes You Extraordinary and get a chance to win an Extraordinary Vacation getaway plus 100,000 pesos cash and other cool prizes.


This contest is open to all residents of Philippines, who are 18 years old and above.

Contest mechanics:

1. WHAT IS THE “EXTRAORDINARY Online Video Contest”

Thunderbird Resorts thrust is to create extraordinary experiences for its guests, giving them a luxurious vacation lifestyle with each stay at the resort. Through this online video contest - which is already becoming popular on the world wide wed - Thunderbird Resorts would like to share this experience and more.

This is also a way of saying thank you to Thunderbird Resorts supportive online fans and followers.

Share to us what makes you extraordinary and let us share to you an extraordinary experience.

2. WHO CAN JOIN?

a. Contest is open to all residents of Philippines, who are 18 years old and above.

3. HOW TO JOIN?

a. Download registration and release forms at www.thunderbirdresorts.ph/videocontest

b. Submit a video that answers the question: “What Makes You Extraordinary?”

c. Upload video to Youtube and send URL/ Link to marketing@thunderbird-asia.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with the filled-up and signed Registration and Release forms.

d. Submission of entries is from January 17, 2011 to February 28, 2011.

e. All video entries will be screened before posting on Thunderbird Resorts Online Video Contest website.

f. A confirmation email will be sent to the contestant, to either inform qualification or disqualification of entry

4. VIDEO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

a. Video entry length should be a minimum of 30 seconds to a maximum of 2 minutes.

b. Mandatory Component:

Mention Thunderbird Resorts Creating Extraordinary Experiences

c. Video must be uploaded via Youtube. Send URL/ Link to marketing@thunderbird-asia.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with the Registration and Release forms.

Uploading video on Youtube:

1. Register account at www.youtube.com; If with existing account, simply sign in.

2. Look for the Upload button on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Click Upload and Browse for the video file.

4. Provide relevant information to the video you are uploading.

5. Uploading time will depend on your file size and internet connection.

6. Wait for the video to go live.

d. All video entries will be screened before posting on Thunderbird Resorts Online Video Contest website.

e. Video entry must be the contestant’s original material and must not been used to join any other promo.

f. A participant may send a maximum of three (3) entries, but can only win once in the entire contest.

g. Must not contain inappropriate content, including but not limited to:

i.Obscene, pornographic, or sexually-explicit content or information.

ii. Materials which contain information that poses a risk to the health and safety of others

iii. Materials which show strong support or opposition to any political or religious group or person

iv. Content that is considered offensive to the users, such as those that encourage the commission of an illegal, immoral or threatening activity, promote harassment, racism, hatred or

v. discrimination against any group or individual, or provide information which you know are false, misleading, or harmful to any group or individual

vi. Materials which are defamatory or libelous in character or those which violate the privacy of any group or individual

vii. Materials which infringe upon the right of any third party, including copyright, publication right, or any other intellectual property or proprietary right, or those which promote the infringement of any party’s intellectual property rights such as providing or advocating the use of pirated music, or providing link to sites which provide it.

h. Video entry should not promote/contain another brand or product directly or indirectly competing with Thunderbird Resorts

i. The video may or may not be shot in Thunderbird Resorts Rizal or Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point. However, no video recording shall be allowed inside the casino premises.

5. VOTING PROCEDURE:

Voting period will be from March 1 to 25, 2011

How to vote:

1. Register account at www.thundebirdresorts.ph/videocontest

2. Go to the Gallery tab

3. Choose from among the video entries.

4. Click on the video.

5. At the bottom part of the video is a Ratings Tab (represented by stars), Rate the video and this will serve as one vote.

Note: Only registered users can vote.

6. JUDGING PROCESS:

a. Winners will be chosen based on the following:

1 Grand Prize Winner

To be determined by a Panel of Judges

Criteria:

Interpretation of Theme: Extraordinary 35%

Audience Impact 30%

Creative Execution 25%

Technical Execution 10%

TOTAL 100%

5 Most Voted Video Winners (Consolation Prizes)

The 5 video entries with the most number of online votes get the consolation prizes.

In case, the Grand Prize winning entry is also included as one of the entries with the most number of votes, the higher prize prevails.

1 Special Prize

A special prize will be given to the chosen entry shot at Thunderbird Resorts (Rizal or Poro Point), as selected by Thunderbird Resorts representatives.

b. On April 7, 2011, 10:00 AM at Thunderbird Resorts Makati Office, all entries shall be screened to get 5 finalists based on the set criteria.

c. The Grand Prize winner will be selected from the finalists. The Consolation Prize winners will be based on the five video entries with the most number of online votes. The Special Prize winner shall be selected by Thunderbird Resorts representative.

d. Judges' decision is final and binding with the concurrence of the DTI representative.

e. A participant can only win once in the entire contest. In the event more than one entry of a contestant win, the following rules shall apply:

• the entry with the higher prize shall prevail;
• if the entries win similar prizes, the entry garnering the higher rating shall prevail;

• Should the entries have the same rating, the Judges shall resort to the drawing of lots.

7. TIMETABLE

Submission of Entries	Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2011
Voting Period	March 1 to 25, 2011
determination of winner	April 7, 2011
Announcement of Winners via website	April 14 , 2011
Awarding of Winners	April 16 , 2011

8. PRIZES:

Grand Prize Winner (One winner)

• A Vacation Getaway at Thunderbird Resorts for 4 (Quad Sharing)

Inclusions:

• • Poro Point
    • 3days and 2nights Hotel Accommodation. Use of facilities included.
    • ZestAir Tickets Mla-San Fernando,La Union-Mla (one-time only) for 4
    • Complimentary meals during stay
    • 15-minute Complimentary Massage
    • Property Tour

• • Rizal
    • 3days and 2nights Hotel Accommodation. Use of facilities included.
    • Complimentary meals during stay
    • 15-minute Complimentary Massage
    • Property Tour

• P100,000 Cash Prize
• Enjoy Philippines Card

5 Most Voted Video Winners (Consolation Prizes)

• P5,000 Cash Prize
• P10,000 Thunderbird Resorts GC
• Enjoy Philippines Card

Special Prize (One winner) – Open to video entries shot in Thunderbird Resorts

• iPad
• P10,000 Thunderbird Resorts GC

Prizes in kind are transferable but not convertible to cash.

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For more information, visit Thunderbird Resorts video contest page or e-mail them at marketing@thunderbird-asia.com