Call for Submissions – Uploading Large Files

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Large media files between 1GB and 2GB may cause issues when uploaded directly via the submission form, as results may vary on your internet connection.

Considering using one of these secure third-party platforms to upload and then share a link to your digital file. Don’t forget our accepted formats are MPEG (MP4,MPG,MPEG) for video and MP3 for audio files.

Don’t want to store your files online?
Use WeTransfer.com to send your file (up to 2GB) directly to [email protected].

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WeTransfer is a simple and free service, that allows you to send a large file (up to 2GB) to [email protected]

The file will be deleted automatically after 14 days by the service, and requires no registration to use.

1) Go to WeTransfer.com

2) Upload your digital file and fill out the fields in the left hand box

3) Click “Transfer” and you’re done!



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MediaFire is a free file sharing service designed for large media files of all types. Follow the steps below to upload, and copy a private link for your Call to Submissions entry.

Follow the screenshots and steps outlined here.

  1. Register a free account
  2. Drag and Drop your file
  3. Right click on the completed file and select “Copy Link” from the menu
  4. Paste the link (CTRL-V on Windows or Command-V on Mac) into your submission entry under Main Entry Material field.

 

 

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1) Open up your Dropbox application

2) Click on “Upload” from the screen

3) Select the media file (MP4,MP3,JPEG or PDF)

4) Once uploaded, click on the Link Icon to copy and paste the link into your submission form under Main Entry Material field.

 

 

 

 

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We recommend using Youtube over Vimeo if possible, as accessing the file is generally easier for our selection team.

1) Log-in to your Youtube Account

2) Select the file from your computer

3) Complete the upload process

4) On the final screen copy the Video Link provided and paste it into your submission entry form under the Main Entry Material field.

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1) Log-in to your Google Drive Account

2) Click on the “New” button

3) Select “File Upload”

4) Once the file has been uploaded, right click on the file to view the contextual menu

5) Select “Get Link”

6) Toggle the option from “Restricted” to”Anyone with the link”

7) Copy the link, and paste it into your submission entry form under the Main Entry Material field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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