Film+Fest+16

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 * WATCH PROMO TO GET AN IDEA OF GENRES: **

Anyone who tries to pull "a fast one" will receive a ZERO on the assignment. This means the entire group will receive a ZERO.
 * Rules **
 * 1) Length: 4 to 7 minutes not including credits
 * 2) No guns
 * 3) No swearing
 * 4) No violence
 * 5) No sexual references/innuendoes

====I t is permissible for a participating group to use pre-recorded music (instrumental or music with lyrics); **however the participating group must have the rights to any music used in its film and must provide releases for all music used**. As with music, pre-recorded sound effects are allowed, but you must have rights to use them. (Consider featuring a local band's music in your video, or use music from Creative Commons. Do not use Sound Cloud unless you have a signed release form from the artist.).====
 * Music and Sound Effects **

Note: Song parodies may not be included in the film without a signed release from the composition's rights holder.
Any music used __**must** **have**__ a music credit that appears with the other credits in the video at the end of the film.

Your group of 2-4 people will choose from selected:
 * Getting Started **
 * 1) Lines of Dialogue
 * 2) Locations
 * 3) Props
 * 4) Genres - **YOU MUST WATCH A SHORT OR FULL LENGTH FILM IN THIS GENRE BEFORE STARTING. THIS IS WHY YOU HAVE THREE EXTRA DAYS TO WORK**
 * The required Location and Prop must be seen on-screen.
 * The required Line of Dialogue must be used verbatim. It may be spoken, sung and/or written. It may be in any language, though if it is unclear that it is the required Line, there must be a translation.


 * Production Schedule **

Lunch time editing will be available starting Monday, 23. However, you will need to sign before you leave for 3rd hour so Mrs. Clayton can plan. Sign up will be on the wooden double doors.

 * Judging Criteria **

This will count as 50% of your final exam grade.

 * Scoring **
 * Artistic Merit (story, creativity, entertainment, etc.) - 40 points
 * Technical Merit - 30 points
 * audio recorded and edited in acceptable range
 * tripod used unless there is an obvious reason not to use one
 * all video is in focus--remember this with Nikons
 * all video is shot at the correct exposure--remember this with Nikons
 * music doesn't interfere with voice/narration
 * creative use of titles. Experiment and try something new, try fading lines of text like in a real film
 * Adherence to the Assignment - 30 points

**Prize for Best Film**
 * ==== Best of Show Certificate for each member of production team ====
 * ==== $25 Visa Gift Card for each group member. ====


 * Other awards (with small prizes __ may __ include): **
 * Best Acting
 * Best Cinematography
 * Best Directing
 * Best Editing
 * Best Sound Design
 * Best Special Effects
 * Best Use of Prop
 * Best Use of Location
 * Best Use of Line
 * Best Script Writing