Quote from FordzI know that the branding (probably upper-right), and the intro are necessary appurtenances but how about the main menu? Is it still required if I'm submitting a video? (A quick scene in the video showing the menu and the play button being pressed).
You do not need to include a menu at all, even if it's a SWF. The branding guideline is just there in the event that your animation has a menu, but it is not a requirement. I would rather not force an artist to include something pointless just to check a box, so a lot of these can be discussed if they don't work with your vision. For instance if the placement of a StickPage logo in the lower left doesn't work, you can put it in another corner.
Quote from FordzAbout the no two-partners, it only applies to animation right? I can have as many voice actors as I want right? (Just my friends and family)
Sorry, the wording is no two-parters, not partners. You can work with whoever else you want on these but the person that submits the final animation will receive any prize money and they will have to divide it themselves. You can also have any voice actors you want. The rule is meant to make sure people aren't quitting half way through, putting "to be continued" on their animation and submitting it as a finished work. You're not the first person to misread it, so I've re-worded it to clarify.
