Film Festival Student Entry Instructions
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9th ANNUAL STUDENT FILM FESTIVALFESTIVAL DATE: May 12, 2023 |
FILM ENTRY FORM & PERMISSION/RELEASE: https://forms.gle/3DBLgZWZisE9sgri8
(Release is for the student submitting the film only. All others must use the link below)
FILM ENTRY FILE DROPBOX: https://www.dropbox.com/request/vCM9881sOBlwqtSmWJh4?oref=e
Only one Entry Form per film to be submitted. Each student participant involved (either as an actor/actress or as crew/production crew) in the production of the video MUST complete and submit the Permission/Release form.
Appropriate Content
Content must be appropriate to age group. All entries must comply with LAUSD guidelines for appropriateness. No inappropriate language, offensive text, no gang logos or symbols, no guns or portrayal of violence, no smoking, drug use or drinking. Exceptions only for educational or informational value. (i.e. a PSA dealing with the dangers of drinking and driving). If you have any concerns regarding subject matter, please get the approval of Revere’s administration first.Participation Notes
Filmmakers will follow all COVID-19 safety protocols suggested by the city and the CDC including: Covid testing/vaccination when required, wearing masks and socially distancing (6 ft apart or the current guideline), washing hands and filming outdoors as much as possible.
All films may be subject to shortening when they are screened at the festival in order to keep the festival to a manageable length.
Student films may be re-distributed in other media, including (but not limited to) closed-circuit television, movie theaters and the internet. If you do not want your child's image or information shown, he or she will still be able to participate by working in one of the off-camera positions available for this project and your child's name will be omitted from the credits. If you have any questions about any of the above information, please contact Justin Koretz, Revere administrator, at [email protected].
Film Categories
These maximum running times include title and end creditsAnimation/Claymation (5 minutes max)
Any type of stop action animation (computer animation, Claymation, Lego, hand drawing, etc.). Please note, animation using Avatar Maker Apps may not qualify for judging and awards.
Live Action Short Film (6 minutes max)
Music Video (2-4 minutes)
See appropriate content above
Documentary (6 minutes max)
Should be factual
Public Service Announcement (30 seconds – 1.5 minutes max)
Should be factual
Commercial (30 seconds – 1 minute max)
Late entries will NOT be included if you are having trouble uploading the film or the entry forms please contact: [email protected]
Equipment and Software
- All equipment needed is the responsibility of participant(s).
- All software needed is the responsibility of the participant(s).
- There is not a single or minimum requirement for equipment or software. Any camera, editing or production tools are appropriate.
Awards
Please be aware that only current Paul Revere students are eligible for awards. By submitting your film and release forms you are agreeing to the possibility of your film being shown at the festival. Please note that all films submitted may be edited for time constraints.We hope to be able to show all films that fit the guidelines at the festival, time permitted, or during lunch periods at school. Top films in each category will definitely be viewed at the festival, schedule pending depending on number of entries. All films with release forms may possibly be viewed on the school website at some point.
A winning film will be honored in each category.