Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 3iii INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON

1. What does 3iii stand for?
3iii stands for INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON and is pronounced as "Three Eye."

2. Is there an audition fee?
No, auditions for 3iii 2025 Season 9 are completely FREE. To participate in the competition:

3. What is the Confirmation Fee, and why is it required?
Participants who qualify for the semifinals must pay a confirmation fee to secure their spot on onsite or online semifinal. This fee helps cover event costs and ensures participation from serious contestants.

4. Can I register in multiple categories?
Yes, participants can register in multiple categories. However, each additional category requires a separate audition fee.

5. Does my registration expire?
Once registered, you become a lifetime member of 3iii. However, audition and/or confirmation fees are only valid for the competition year.

6. Do I have to pay a Confirmation Fee at every stage?
No, the Confirmation Fee is only required for the semifinals. However, if auditioning in multiple categories, each category requires a separate confirmation fee.

7. Are there age restrictions?
There are no strict age restrictions, but participants under 18 require parental consent. Age groups are:

8. Who can participate?
Anyone of Indian origin from anywhere in the world can participate. Non-Indian participants must showcase their talent with an Indian theme.

3iii Season 9 (S9) is open to talent from around the world, both onsite and online, across all categories—Singing, Dance, Fashion, Instrument, Acting, Comedy, and I Got Talent (IGT), which includes diverse skills like education, sports, yoga, karate, painting, writing, or any unique talent. Participants of any age, religion, region, or background are welcome.

Participation Guidelines:

This unique concept bridges Indian and non-Indian communities, fostering a connection to Indian art and culture while allowing participants the freedom to showcase their chosen talents.

9. Is the competition conducted online or onsite?
3iii offers both online and onsite competition formats:

10. What is the difference between Online and Online LIVE Auditions?

11. Are online and onsite winners different?
No, winners are selected from both formats based on their performances. The finale is held together for both formats. If held onsite, online finalists submit a recorded performance for evaluation.

12. What awards do winners receive?

13. How much is the cash prize?

Only winners are eligible for cash prizes, and the total cash prize amount is determined based on the number of semifinalists. For each confirmed semifinalist, $50 from the confirmation fee is allocated towards the cash prize pool for all winners.

To qualify for a cash prize, a talent category must have at least 20 semifinalists. If any specific talent category (e.g., IGT Junior, Senior, or Super Senior) does not meet this minimum, it will not be eligible for a cash prize.

14. How do online winners receive their awards?
Online winners must provide a prepaid shipping label to receive their trophy or medal, shipped from the USA or India.

15. Can I request a celebrity/professional judgment of my video?
Yes, you can request a judgment from listed celebrity judges for non-audition videos by paying their judgment fee in advance.

16. Will I be able to view my audition judgment details?
No, audition video judgment details are not shared with participants.

17. Will travel and lodging be reimbursed?
No, participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and related expenses.

18. How many videos can I upload?
There is no limit to video uploads, but only one video (Latest uploaded at the time of evaluation) will be evaluated for online audition.

19. Who hosts the INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON (3iii) competition?
3iii is hosted by 3iii Talent Foundation (3iiiTF), a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with IRS tax exemption status. Sponsors and donors can receive tax exemption certificates.

20. Can participants get a tax rebate on confirmation fees?
No. However, participants who donate or sponsor 3iii can receive a tax rebate certificate from 3iiiTF (3iii Talent Foundation).

21. How can I help talent of my City, State, Country to participate in 3iii ?

Become a 3iii PARTNER: You can become a 3iii Talent Foundation (3iiiTF) City, State or Country Partner to host 3iii competition in your city, state, country. Please register as Partner @ https://www.internationalindianicon.com/partner_registration.php 

Become a 3iii Team Meber:  To support 3iii in your city, state, country. To become a 3iii Team Member, please Register @ https://www.internationalindianicon.com/valunteer_registration.php 

22. How can I help 3iii or 3iii Talent Foundation ?
By sponsoring or donating to 3iii Talent Foundation—a **Chicago, USA-based non-profit and IRS tax-exempt organization—you can make a meaningful impact on Indian talent within your city, state, country, and the global community. Your generous support will not only foster artistic growth but also qualify you for an IRS tax exemption certificate in the USA.

Please use following link to sponsor / donate any amount from any part of the World:

SPONOSR / DONATE: https://www.internationalindianicon.com/payment_link.php

22. How can I SPONOSR / DONATE ?

Please use following link to sponsor / donate any amount from any part of the World:

SPONOSR / DONATE: https://www.internationalindianicon.com/payment_link.php

For detail, please write to SHARAN WALIA, Founder and CEO INTERNATIONAL INDIAN ICON (3iii) and 3iii TALENT FOUNDATION,  Sharan@3iiiTF.org or Sharan@3iii.us or info@INTERNATIONALindianICON.com or WhatsApp / Call: +1 510-551-8505 

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