How are countdown disqualifications determined?
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Topic: How are countdown disqualifications determined?
Posted By: taybeans417
Subject: How are countdown disqualifications determined?
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2025 at 1:24am
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(first time posting and this forum is kind of confusing to me, please forgive me if I'm doing it wrong) I ended up submitting my round 2 screenplay a few minutes past 11:59pm. I am devastated. The submission page said that the official countdown clock ends at 11:59pm but that there is a time buffer to account for late submissions, but I couldn't really understand if I was disqualified or not. I don't know if I'm still in the running or if my late submission is just for kicks and giggles now. Can anyone explain to me how this works? I entered the competition in 2022 and the rules seem a little different now. I would be so, so, so bummed if I got disqualified event though I was ready to submit at the deadline just because I had some technical issues.
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Posted By: Debby1979
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2025 at 7:20am
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I'm not sure what the rules are around the deadline, but you say there is a buffer, so they must take into account issues like what you're describing. First, if I were you, I would reach out to NYCM directly, so you don't have to wonder. For the future, though, there's no need to look for that email: Shortly after we receive the email, they also add the Link to the assignments on the website (go to the site --> "Challenges" --> select the challenge, on almost top of that page, you'll find links from most to least recent assignments and results). For now, plead your case at feedback@nycmidnight.com Good luck!
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Posted By: elephino17
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2025 at 9:53am
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I agree, you should reach out. I interpreted the text on the submission page to mean that they keep the submission page functional for an hour after the deadline but that the grace period (if any) is at the discretion of the organizers. If you explain your situation and the timestamp on your PDF matches your story, I imagine you'll be fine, if you were only a couple minutes late. ------------- -- Chris Round 2 Entry: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic64606_post693466.html" rel="nofollow - THE SALTY MAN |
Posted By: taybeans417
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2025 at 11:21pm
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Thank you both so much for the advice. After the panic settled, I emailed them asking for clarification on the buffer rule and requesting to know if I've been disqualified now so I don't have to wait until Jun 11th wondering, ha. And I'm told that my submission was received! Phew. This competition really gets the heart rate going...
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