2.  Please consult the FAME website under Jim Harbin for general information  Work must be done by students-you can only advise  There are 11 categories: animation, book trailer, comedy, documentary, drama, instructional, music video, news feature, news show, public service announcement, public service video  Students plan, write, create, use technology, and so much more!!!

3.  Start with one or two entries and shorter ones- book trailer, PSA or your news show (something you already do)  Showcase events at your school or something unique (ex. Interview new principal, author visit, etc.)  PLAN AND START EARLY  Collaborate with another teacher-anyone can produce an entry!  If you are not the TV production teacher, please encourage them to participate!

5.  Copyright is an important component and learning focus of Jim Harbin-it is not your enemy! Just be careful!  PAPERWORK!!! Must have copyright, storyboard, names/addresses of all students who worked on the project (not school addresses-can get them from Focus or Destiny)  When submitting paperwork, you must print a paper copy for your records and to send to me for district competition

6.  Book Jackets may not be shown without author permission unless it is a SSYR book  Music must have written permission unless it is part of purchased computer software or from Soundzabound-use Soundzabound-it’s easy!  Public Domain music is fine but must document it is in the public domain  If still photography is used, must be noted where it came from! Copyright free photography must have proof!  Be careful of logos-if they are shown and are not incidental, that entry will be disqualified

7.  Reasons for disqualifications include: -exceeding time limits -copyright violations -inappropriate content We don’t want to disqualify any entry so work with your students to make sure they are following the rules! They will learn so much through this experience!

9.  Time counts from first fade to last fade  Students need a variety of camera angles, video shots should be about 3 seconds  Include interviews in appropriate categories  All videos can be up to 7 minutes EXCEPT…. Book Trailers…..up to one minute PSA………………up to one minute News Features……..up to two minutes News Show category means ENTIRE news show with anchors, etc.

10.  All entries must be uploaded to Eduvision by Thursday, March 24 th.  All paperwork is due to Kim Miskowski at Coppergate by Thursday, March 24 th.  District Judging will be on Monday, April 4 th at Coppergate Elementary  Regional entries May 1st  State results at FAME 2016

12. Tuesday, May 17th, 2016 at the TTC

13.  Your students will learn and be stars! They love it and are proud of their productions!  Showcase what you do in your Media Center and at your school!  Enjoy the creativity!  Have FUN! Have FUN! Have FUN! MUST BE A MEMBER OF FAME TO ENTER!