By what date must video submissions be uploaded?

The date for video submissions is critical for ensuring that all participants have ample time to prepare and submit their entries. The correct date, which is May 15 at midnight EST, is strategically placed to allow for a reasonable timeline after other preliminary events or requirements, providing participants with enough time to refine their work. This deadline helps to organize the submission process efficiently, allowing for the review and evaluation of all entries before any associated events take place.

Setting the deadline at midnight also standardizes the submission time across various time zones, ensuring fairness and consistency. The other dates listed either fall too early or too late, which would not align with the intended schedule of the event.