Anonymizing submissions is critical to the fairness and success of the Holle Awards. To receive proper consideration for the Public Speaking award, remove or distort any identifiable information from the entry. Keep reading to see how to anonymize your submissions.
What information should be anonymized?
Excellence in Public Speaking honors the director of the best narrative or documentary short film. Submissions should be anonymized, and identifying information should be removed or distorted. Additionally, identifiers should not be in the file names submitted with your application. This includes:
- Name
- University affiliation
- Email address
How to anonymize video submissions
A direct link and a video file are required, and the speech must be delivered before a live audience.
The best way to share your direct link for the Public Speaking award is to upload your video to a private YouTube or Vimeo account. No identifying information should be included in the channel name or description, video title or description, links, channel posts, comments, or anywhere else. In the video, be sure to blur or distort any identifying information, like your name or any university regalia visible, including seals or nameplates on a podium. Click here for general information on removing metadata from video files. For more information about redacting video with Adobe Premiere, click here.
What happens next?
The Holle Awards close on May 31st, or after 25 submissions for each award have been received. Materials should be excellent in their category, impactful in their storytelling, and in alignment with the mission of the Holle Awards and the vision of Everett Holle. Submissions will be judged anonymously by a panel of professionals with expertise in the affiliated field. Failure to anonymize your submission will result in disqualification.