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WHAT: 40 filmmakers will race the clock and each other to interpret the identical
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FORMAT: All completed films must be burned onto a playable DVD.
GUIDELINES: Please click on 48Hours of Madness Student Film Competition Official Entry Form above for a complete list of specific guidelines. Films must follow these guidelines or they will receive lower scores. Some important things to remember are:
WHEN: Script received by email 3PM on Friday, March 11, 2011 to be completed and turned in on Sunday, March 13, by 4pm. Late submissions will receive lower scores.
WHERE: Films to be turned in at designated locations around San Diego County.
ENTRY FEE: $100 fee to accompany entry form.
Length: 5 minutes or less.
Cast: Filmmakers are encouraged to cast up to 4 experienced actors and line them up ahead of time.
Rating: PG-
Story: Literal to broad interpretation of script. Filmmakers choose genre appropriate
to tell the story. Film can be a period piece, comedy, sci-
Location: The entire film can be shot indoors at a private home. If filmmakers choose to use a public location, location rights must be obtained.
JUDGING: Films will be judged on how well they tell the story. Late entries penalized for every 5 minutes after 4pm Sunday. As with all BestFest America student film entries, each team will receive Judges' (who are industry professionals) comments and scores on their entry based on:
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Creative Excellence (25%): How well do filmmakers utilize creative ways to support the story in direction, acting, art, wardrobe, camera/lighting, sound, props.
Technical Excellence (25%): How do key aspects of post-
Overall (10%): How strongly did the entry affect the viewer and elicit an emotional or intellectual response.
PRIZE: : $250 First place prize for High School and College winners. Up to 5 team members receive complimentary passes to the screening at UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas at Hazard Center, Sunday, 1pm, March 27, 2011.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Archie McAllister at archie@BestFestAmerica.com, 619-
