Over a rich history of ninety years, the Cinema Industry Benevolent Fund has seen so much change: cinema goers, the cinemas themselves and the staff who work there, and of course the technology. We live and work with increasingly visual mediums of communication.
As a bastion of the industry, powered by volunteers, contacts and colleagues, the CIBF has been comfortable with a very traditional letterhead, instead of a logo; until now.
Is it time for us to say farewell to serifs? Perhaps.
Is it time to to part company with Courier? Maybe?
Is it time for you to set our style for the next decade? Definitely.
The CIBF wants a new logo, and we want it to be designed by one of it's members (remembering that everyone who works in the exhibition industry in Victoria, Tasmania and the Riverina area of New South Wales is a member by default, with no membership dues every payable).
The winning entry will receive a $300 gift card which can be spent with a myriad of vendors.
Entries must be submitted by 30th April 2026 to secretary@cibf.org.au. More than one entry may be submitted per person. Entrants must be a member of the fund (by way of working or having worked in the Cinema Industry).
Intended usage
The logo will be used in many ways and seen in many places: mobile devices, staff-room flyers and TVs, the website, email signatures, certificates. in-cinema presentations, and staff-meetings; to name just a few! While nothing prohibits a complex design, the successful logo will be capable of reproduction in both full-colour and monochrome as appropriate, and it (or a variant) must be suitable for line-etching or a silhouette as might appear on a trophy.
Values
The CIBF is run by volunteers, to support those that do work (and have worked) in the Cinema Industry. We're a caring organisation that supports those on tough times, as well as supporting newer members of the exhibition family in their future journeys with support grants for students. You may choose to try and convey any elements that you believe resonate thematically, or to move in your own direction: the choice is yours entirely!
Terms and Conditions
1. Eligibility
Entry is open to individuals who are present or past members of the Cinema Industry Benevolent Fund of Victoria (CIBF), as defined in it's constitution. Entries must be original work created by the entrant, however generative AI is not prohibited.
2. Original Work
By entering, you confirm that:
The design is your original work
It does not infringe any copyright, trademark or other rights of any person or organisation
It has not been generated using copyrighted third-party material without permission
3. Prize
The selected winner will receive a $300 gift card. The prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
4. Copyright & Ownership
The winning entrant agrees that, upon acceptance of the prize, they assign all intellectual property rights (including copyright) in the logo design to CIBF.
This assignment is:
Worldwide
Perpetual (ongoing)
Irrevocable
CIBF may use, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish and distribute the logo in any format or media.
5. Moral Rights Consent
The winning entrant consents to CIBF using, modifying or adapting the logo as required, including without further approval.
Where reasonably practicable, the organisation will acknowledge the designer’s contribution on its website.
6. Non-Winning Entries
Copyright in non-winning entries remains with the entrant. The organisation will not use non-winning designs without permission.
7. Selection & Discretion
Entries must be received by 30 April 2026, and a decision will be made and recommended to the AGM to be held in May 2026 at a date and time publicised on the CIBF website. The organisation reserves the right not to select a winner if no suitable entries are received. The judging decision is final.
8. Agreement to Terms
By submitting an entry, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
