Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I have to pay to submit my work?
The EVVY Awards doesn’t receive a guaranteed budget each year. Thanks to generous donations from the College’s VMA department, SGA, private donors and other organizations, the production receives part of the funding necessary to produce the show. Submission fees and ticket sales help us close the gap.

Can I submit a project that contains copyrighted material?
Yes. Student projects are legally allowed to use copyrighted material.

Who judges the submissions?
All categories are judged by industry professionals. Notable past judges have included Rachel Dratch of Saturday Night Live, Wendey Stanzler, a director from Grey’s Anatomy, and Matt Cheese, editor of Finding Neverland.

Will I be able to see the nominated work before the EVVYs?
Our staff is working on a film festival event to feature nominated work. Check back on our website and attend general meetings for continuing updates.

There’s a category that I wish existed. Who should I tell?
Though it’s most likely not possible to add new categories this year, we always welcome suggestions for future categories. E-mail submissions [at] evvyawards.org with your ideas.

I’d like to stay to attend the EVVYs. Can I get on-campus housing?
Yes! The College provides free on-campus housing for anyone with a ticket to the EVVYs. You can also get extended on-campus housing if you’re working on the production. More specific instructions and details will be posted toward the end of the semester. E-mail pm [at] evvyawards.orgwith questions.

Who should I e-mail about ______?
For contact information for a specific team, you can head over to our Teams page. If you’re not sure who to contact, always feel free to e-mail the Executive Producers at ep [at] evvyawards.org.