Submissions must be formatted in 12-point legible font (i.e., Calibri, Times New Roman, Courier New, etc.), double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and aligned left (do not use justified). Please be sure to title your submission. “Untitled” will only be accepted as a title if it relates to the piece.

You are limited to TWO fiction, nonfiction, screenplay, script/play, or other experimental writing submissions. Please send your work in Word doc or Rich Text Format.

Submissions should be no more than 30 pages DOUBLE-SPACED (not single-spaced) with the above formatting implemented. Most importantly, your work needs to be proofread carefully before submission.

Submissions must be formatted in 12-point legible font (e.g., Calibri or Times New Roman, Courier New, etc.), double-spaced with 1-inch margins, and aligned left (do not use justified). Please be sure to title your submission. “Untitled” will only be accepted as a title if it relates to the piece.

You are limited to SIX poetry submissions. Please send your work in a Word doc or Rich Text Format.

Submissions should be no more than 90 lines (or three pages). Failure to adhere to this limit will result in the submission being discarded, and most importantly, your work needs to be proofread carefully before submission.

Submissions may include any style, subject, and medium as long as it can be sent as a photograph attachment for artwork: pencil, oil, acrylic, charcoal, mixed media, and photography are welcome in black/white or color.

Please send your work as a JPEG, and be sure to title each submission if you want to be considered for the magazine as “untitled” will only be accepted as a title if it relates to the piece.

You are limited to FIFTEEN artwork submissions and should send any example of your work as a JPEG file. Otherwise, if it is a Comic Book , submit no more than 15 slides as a PDF, PowerPoint, or JPEG file for each slide.

A short film/life action, an original documentary, or an animated film must be no more than five (5) minutes long and one (1) additional minute for credits permitted. Overall, the film should demonstrate and meet the following requirements:

• Use title cards and credits effectively and within the time limit and different camera angles and shots to make the story more interesting.
• Ensure the lighting, audio, and editing all contribute to a clear and engaging storyline.
• Credit in MLA documentation format all music used in the film, including original, public domain, or copyrighted music, and provide proof of payment for copyrighted music.
• Upload the film to YouTube with privacy settings set to "Public" or "Unlisted" for adjudication; setting it to "Private" may lead to disqualification.
• Ensure the film's content aligns with a PG-13 rating, avoiding nudity and illegal acts for those under 18 years-old.
• Apply storytelling with a clearly structured plot, engaging dialogue, and visuals that support the narrative. The conclusion effectively resolves central conflicts.
• Use skillful framing and lighting to complement the filmmaker's vision through cinematography. At the same time, music underscores action and character development and/or uses consistent sound levels to ensure an immersive experience through the audio.
• Edit with seamless transitions to enhance scene flow and narrative cohesion. Scene length and pacing effectively guide audience attention while maintaining spatial coherence.
• Use authentic portrayal of characters through believable movements and expressions so acting/directing choices reflect a deep understanding of the script and prompt genuine reactions.
• Ensure strong filmmaker POV provides insight into the subject matter, and intentions are always clear, resulting in a solid and insightful portrayal.
• Express a clear and consistent filmmaker’s vision through all film elements to create an impactful and engaging final product with a powerful voice.
• Incorporate voice acting and animation techniques for the Animated Film Category so that believable character voices and animations complement each other while the original art style contributes to a unique and immersive animated world.

Dance performance submissions can be recordings from the studio, home, recitals, showcases or outside/outdoors, etc., and the dance routine can be one individual, duet/pairs, or even a group.

All dancers are encouraged to wear the same colors, and although costumes are not required, they are acceptable if they are part of your performance, theme, music, or dance style. Please make sure routines are family-friendly.

All dance routines should be submitted as a video as an mp4 file, and the entry time range should be approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds, and the max is 3 minutes.

All dance categories and dance styles are welcome and considered, such as the following examples but you are not limited to only these categories as they are some suggestions:

• ACRO: Consists of a blend of Acro tricks and dance movements
• HIP HOP: Consists of street, funk & urban style jazz .
• JAZZ: Consists of classic jazz technique
• LYRICAL: Consists of ballet, jazz and/or modern technique
• MODERN Interpretive movement in a contemporary modern style
• BALLET: Consists of ballet technique, including classical steps
• CHARACTER: Any national or folk dance (i.e.: Mazurka, Polka, and Schottische)
• CONTEMPORARY: Consists of ballet, jazz and/or lyrical movements fused with modern elements
• ETHNIC: Dance deriving from another culture (i.e.: Hawaiian, Filipino, and East Indian)
• FLAMENCO: Consists of Spanish dance with castanets etc.
• POINTE: Showing pointe technique
• SPECIALTY / OPEN: Routine demonstrating any style of dance or combination of styles
• TAP: Consists of tap technique in tap shoes
• THEATRE DANCE: Broadway show or movie musical dance

A song performance submission must have lyrics and music that can be a solo, duet, or group/band performance, and submissions must be no more than five (5) minutes long and one (1) additional minute for credits permitted. Overall, the film should demonstrate and meet the following requirements:

You are limited to THREE song/musical performance submissions, and all submitted songs (must be original, unpublished (or self-published) songs that have been written or co-written by the entrant(s).

Co-writers are subject to the same eligibility criteria, and an unpublished song is defined as being recorded and self-released by the entrant(s) and/or not co-published by a commercially active music publisher. Overall, each entry must be an original musical composition (“Composition" for which the contestant retains the copyright and authority to submit and perform the composition in the contest.

Songwriters and singers/musicians who are 18 or older on the date of song submission should submit. Any entrant who is a minor in his or her jurisdiction of legal residence will be required to obtain and submit written permission from his or her parent or legal guardian to participate in the contest.

Upload an audio file (e.g., MP3) of the work and submit a video performance of it to YouTube with privacy settings set to "Public" or "Unlisted" for adjudication; setting it to "private" may lead to disqualification. If a score is available, upload a PDF, Word doc, or Rich Text File of it, but you should submit a copy of the lyrics and music.

All genres of music and subgenres are considered, such as the following list:
• Pop. Rock, Hip-Hop/Rap, Electronic/Dance, R&B/Soul, Country, Jazz, Classical, Reggae, Blues, Folk, Metal, Punk, Gospel, Funk, Reggaeton, Techno, Ska, Bluegrass, Mariachi, Ranchera, Norteño, Cumbia, Banda, Corrido, and so many other categories.