# Film Jam 2025 - August 4 - September 1 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [July 21, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595 "2025-07-21T18:05:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Cameron](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/cameron/32/41110_2.png) [@Cameron](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/Cameron)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 6:05pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/21 "2025-08-04T18:05:43Z")
Is there anywhere I can find avatars that are ok to use? I worry about an avatar not being ok and causing problems. I dont see a “No Copyright” or anything similar. So would I need to contact creators of each avatar I use to make sure it is all ok? Just would like some clarification on this. I understand about avatars from an IP, but unsure where the line is on other avatars. ---
**Author:** ![Lapis](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/lapis/32/41129_2.png) [@Lapis](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/Lapis)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/22 "2025-08-05T04:36:27Z")
The prizes are quite lack luster for the amount of work going into it~ But that might just be my brain who added a big workload already if I wanted to participate ---
**Author:** ![monke\_banan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/monke_banan/32/18317_2.png) [@monke\_banan](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/monke_banan)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/23 "2025-08-05T18:50:08Z")
This sounds incredible! However, I do have a big question- does language apply to the PG-13 rule, as in 1 non sexual use of the F-word, or a few uses of other swears? I’m assuming, so I just wanted to confirm so I can change my script if I need to. ---
**Author:** ![\_C\_E\_L\_I\_A](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/_c_e_l_i_a/32/28602_2.png) [@\_C\_E\_L\_I\_A](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/_C_E_L_I_A)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/24 "2025-08-16T22:35:41Z")
Is the hyrule castle count as copyright? ---
**Author:** ![Luxifinity](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/luxifinity/32/40639_2.png) [@Luxifinity](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/Luxifinity)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/25 "2025-08-18T07:00:28Z")
Does end credits of world, avatars, and music must be included in the final submission? Am I allowed to have the film at exactly 10 minutes and have it overtime for credits ---
**Author:** ![Seapanther](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/seapanther/32/41379_2.png) [@Seapanther](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/Seapanther)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/26 "2025-08-18T19:13:58Z")
What about AI generated music or sound effects? i was going around Pixabay and found a good sound effect ---
**Author:** ![Ginger](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/ginger/32/41219_2.png) [@Ginger](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/Ginger)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 5:01am UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/27 "2025-08-19T05:01:22Z")
Very excited for this! 🍿 🎥 🎬 My friends and I have been hard at work on our submission for the Film Jam. I think hosting a community event like this is such a cool idea… it really harkens back to the old machinima days of YouTube. Love the vibe! ---
**Author:** ![ReinaStorm](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/reinastorm/32/41505_2.png) [@ReinaStorm](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/ReinaStorm)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/28 "2025-08-26T16:27:27Z")
What if we’re using a different aspect ratio rather than full screen? Is it possible to upload and submit a version specifically optimized for the Film Jam premieres and then upload a full HQ version in proper aspect ratio that would premiere later on my personal account (and have that one featured in the potential vrc youtube page playlist?) ---
**Author:** ![FlareRune](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/flarerune/32/21377_2.png) [@FlareRune](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/FlareRune)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/29 "2025-08-26T17:59:07Z")
> Is there anywhere I can find avatars that are ok to use? I worry about an avatar not being ok and causing problems. I dont see a “No Copyright” or anything similar. So would I need to contact creators of each avatar I use to make sure it is all ok? > > Just would like some clarification on this. I understand about avatars from an IP, but unsure where the line is on other avatars. We recommend following the TOS of the avatars that you’re trying to use, private or public! > does language apply to the PG-13 rule, as in 1 non sexual use of the F-word, or a few uses of other swears? I’m assuming, so I just wanted to confirm so I can change my script if I need to. Try to avoid the F-bomb, I think PG-13 allows you one! > Is the hyrule castle count as copyright? Pretty sure that belongs to Nintendo, so please avoid using it! > Does end credits of world, avatars, and music must be included in the final submission? Am I allowed to have the film at exactly 10 minutes and have it overtime for credits The full length of the YouTube upload will be considered for the 10 minute limit. If you’re worried about going over with the credits, I recommend putting them in the YT Description. > What about AI generated music or sound effects? i was going around Pixabay and found a good sound effect Pixabay should be fine. Try to avoid using AI-generated content. > What if we’re using a different aspect ratio rather than full screen? > Is it possible to upload and submit a version specifically optimized for the Film Jam premieres and then upload a full HQ version in proper aspect ratio that would premiere later on my personal account (and have that one featured in the potential vrc youtube page playlist?) We will only be judging the version uploaded to the submission form on YouTube! You’re welcome to make other versions of the film for your personal YouTube account and link people to that version of the film instead. Note that when we’re premiering the films, we will most likely only be showing the version submitted to the jam. ---
**Author:** ![TaterBaiter](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/taterbaiter/32/16647_2.png) [@TaterBaiter](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/TaterBaiter)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/30 "2025-08-30T01:45:55Z")
Regarding captions, they have to be rendered _into_ the video itself and not the metadata, correct? ---
**Author:** ![FlareRune](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/flarerune/32/21377_2.png) [@FlareRune](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/FlareRune)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/31 "2025-08-30T13:51:04Z")
> [@TaterBaiter](#): > > Regarding captions, they have to be rendered _into_ the video itself and not the metadata, correct? that’s correct, we’d prefer it baked into the video itself! ---
**Author:** ![Oblivion\_Flower](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/oblivion_flower/32/41251_2.png) [@Oblivion\_Flower](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/Oblivion_Flower)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/32 "2025-08-31T20:54:31Z")
I had to re-submit mine due to a goof in the forms, hope thats okay! ---
**Author:** ![ethanstinkus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/ethanstinkus/32/41660_2.png) [@ethanstinkus](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/ethanstinkus)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/33 "2025-09-01T19:55:47Z")
Hi there! If we accidentially made a mistake in rendering the final version of our film, submitted it, then **realised** our mistake - would it be okay to private the initial video (before the deadline of course) and resubmit our newest version for judging instead? ---
**Author:** ![FlareRune](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/flarerune/32/21377_2.png) [@FlareRune](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/FlareRune)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/34 "2025-09-01T21:07:20Z")
The latest version of your film will be considered! Privating the old YouTube video so there’s no confusion would be best. ---
**Author:** ![minininjas2000](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/vrchat/user_avatar/ask.vrchat.com/minininjas2000/32/41785_2.png) [@minininjas2000](https://ask.vrchat.com/u/minininjas2000)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://ask.vrchat.com/t/film-jam-2025-august-4-september-1-2025/45595/35 "2025-09-07T12:02:33Z")
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