Submission Deadline: Thursday april 30th, 3:00pm

All films must be uploaded and submitted by this time. Anything after this time will not be considered. Submission form available here.

Content

All films should be school appropriate and avoid excessive violence, language, and illegal or immoral behavior. As a guideline, keep it PG, not PG-13.

Categories & Time Limits

Time limits will be strictly enforced. Anything over the limit will be disqualified.

Short Film (8 min)

A fictional film that tells a story. Includes Mockumentaries

Documentary / News Story 
(5 min)

A non-fiction film or news story.

Animation (2 min)

Hand drawn, stop motion, computer... any kind of animation. Can be combined with live action as long as the animation is the main subject.

Music Video (4 min)

PSA / Commercial / Trailer 
(1 min)

The Commercial could be for a fake product, or a real product, or a school event. Anything that is trying to persuade us to buy or do something. If you make a trailer, it should be for a student film, not an already existing Hollywood film.

Highlight Film (3 min)

Highlights from an activity, sporting event, etc. Could be school related or personal (snowboarding, biking, etc.)

5 Second Film

tell a story in 5 seconds.

Production Materials

You can also enter materials related to a film project. Store them in google docs or dropbox, and provide a link to the file in your submission form. Page Limits are strictly enforced. These should all be submitted as .pdf files, except original song should be an .mp3 audio file.

Screenplay - Original

A screenplay based on an original idea. This can only be submitted if it wasn't made into a film, or the film wasn't finished. Maximum 10 pages.

Screenplay - Adapted 

A screenplay based on an existing published story (book, play, etc.) This can only be submitted if it wasn't made into a film, or the film wasn't finished. Maximum 10 pages.

Storyboards

Submit at least two pages of 6 storyboard drawings for a film. This could be for a finished or unfinished film.

Movie Poster

A 12 X 18 poster for a student film. Download template here: Blank Poster Template.psd

DVD Cover

A cover (front, back, and spine) that you designed for a student film. Download the template here: Blank DVD Cover.psd

Original Song

A song (with lyrics) written and recorded by you that was used in a student film project. If it doesn't have lyrics, then consider the best composer category below.

Crew Positions

You can also be considered for the different aspects of filmmaking. You can nominate up to 7 positions for your film. Pick the ones you think your film shows off the best. 

Hint: If you don't have really killer cinematography or editing, don't choose those. Everyone chooses those, so it's really hard to win it. But no one chooses best composer. All those slackers are too busy copying songs from youtube. So get some original music in there and you just might beat that one other kid from Salem!

Director

The visionary behind the project.

Actor

Actress

Supporting Actor

Supporting Actress

Ensemble Cast

Use this if your film has lots of actors but no one lead. If you choose this, you can't also be nominated in one of the above acting categories.

Cinematographer

The person responsible for lighting and camerawork.

Editor

The person responsible for editing the picture.

Sound Designer

Records and edits dialogue and sound effects.

Art Director

In charge of sets and locations.

Prop Designer

Finds or creates props used in the film.

Costume Designer

Finds or creates costumes used in the film.

Hair & Makeup Artist

Designs and applies hairstyles, makeup and prosthetics.

Composer

Writes and records original instrumental music used in the film. To win this category, the entire film must have original music, nothing prerecorded even if it is royalty free.

Visual Effects

Includes live special effects and digital compositing. Must be combined with live action. If it's all computer generated, see the animation category.

Stunts

Be awesome, but follow appropriate safety rules. Anyone putting themselves or others in danger will be disqualified.