The Dantes

The Official Channel of The Rodin Academy of YouTube Video Arts and Sciences...like The Oscars for YouTube Videos!

The official channel of The Rodin Academy Awards, popularly known as The Dantes, which are presented annually by The Rodin Academy of YouTube Video Arts and Sciences (RAYVAS) to recognise excellence of both novices and professionals in the the YouTube video community, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world. It is also the newest award ceremony in the media, and many other award ceremonies such as the Grammy Awards (for music), Golden Globe Awards (all forms of visual media), and Emmy Awards (for television) and The Oscars (for Silver Screen Cinema) are often inspired and influenced by the videos produced by the members of the Academy. The Dantes and The Rodin Academy of YouTube Video Arts and Sciences itself was conceived by Silver Aleph Films studio boss J.P. Fenyo, a.k.a. The Original New York City Free Advice Man.

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The 2nd Dantes Awards of The Rodin Academy ceremony will be held Sunday, April 23, 2011, at the Hotel Infinity in Cyberspace to honor outstanding YouTube Video achievements of the previous 365 days of 2010 and 2011. It is possible that it will be hosted by actor Benjamin Kingsley if he accepts our VIP Invitation and by J.P. Fenyo.

AWARD CATEGORIES:
There are a total of 22 Dantes to be Awarded each year in exactly 8 Award Categories. The nominees are chosen by The VIP Members of The Rodin Academy from eligible YouTube videos (see General and VIP membership details below).
1. Best YouTube Video of The Year!
2. Best YouTube Video Director.
3. Best YouTube Comedy /Funny Video.
4. Best YouTube Art Video.
5. Best YouTube Short Film Video.
6. Best YouTube Solo Music Video.
7. Best YouTube Group Music Video.
8. Best Weird YouTube Video.
Plus there will be a few Special Surprise Awards for YouTube Videos!


ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP:
General Membership in The Rodin Academy is required in order to submit a video entry for consideration for nomination by the VIP Members of The Rodin Academy. Winners are decided by a total vote whereby the General Members get 50% of the total vote and the VIP Members get 50% of the total vote. To become a General Member of The Rodin Academy you must do the following:
1. You must Subscribe to this Channel and The Channel of The Free Advice Man (his channel Avat