Filmmaking Requirements
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Only one (1) film is to be entered.
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The running time of the film must not exceed five (5) minutes.
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A storyboard or project theme must be associated with the film
Please Note: Storyboards are NOT stills taken from the film; rather they are original drawings, sketches, etc. completed PRIOR to the execution of the film.
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Only one (1) film is to be entered in DVD format.
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The running time for the film must not exceed five (5) minutes.
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A playback unit will be provided.
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Films should be submitted on a single DVD packaged in a standard 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 plastic DVD case. Do not put labels on the DVD
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DVD’s must be compatible with standard set-top DVD players. Do not simply burn a QuickTime or AVI file to a disc as data. This may render your film unplayable. Make sure your disc plays in a standard DVD player before you submit your entry.
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Do not simply burn a QuickTime or AVI file to a disc as data. This may render your film unplayable. Make sure your disc plays in a standard DVD player before you submit your entry
NOTE: The deadline for submission of National registration documents is the first Friday in May.
Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:
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Creative (25)
Storyboard (10)
How effectively did the competitor execute the ideas presented on the storyboard in their piece?
Originality (15)
Did the competitor try to challenge him/her self to do something different and interesting. Did they have a new and interesting way of retelling an old story/concept Creativity of approach or concept?
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Production (35)
Direction/Structure (25)
The use of camera, choice of shots to help convey the story, framing, camera movement, clarity of story
Use of light (10)
Are actors and/or environment lit effectively?
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Sound (15)
Use of audio effects/music (10)
Audibility (5)
Is dialogue audible?
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Post Production (25)