1. Taking what you have learned to competition
FBISD Film festival
Taking what you have learned to competition

2. What is the film fest?
FBISD students will showcase their work using advanced filmmaking techniques
Theme: Inspire, Equip, Imagine!
The goal is to challenge students to creatively and effectively tell their stories through film while meeting the theme
Last year we came in 2nd in two categories. This year WE WANT TO WIN

3. Who has won before?

4. Who has won before?

5. Who has won before?

6. Who has won before?

7. Who has won before?

8. Hasn’t won, but…

9. Hasn’t won, but…

10. rules Maximum length depends on the type of video
Must be created in
Must be G rated, appropriate for all ages
Must have a release form completed for everyone appearing in the film
End credits should identify all writers, directors, cast, crew and music
All credits must include the following statement: Brought to you by the FBISD Digital Learning Department – Made possible by the Fort Bend Education Foundation

11. More rules Teams must submit a contest entry form with each film entry
All clips, images, effects, audio, and sound should be the original work of the students, otherwise proper copyright and citation must be provided.
Individuals are limited to only three entries across all categories

12. What about music? Music You don’t have to use music
IF you use music, you MUST use creative commons music or original (stuff you’ve written and created) music
This means you cannot use something from Kanye West!
Click here to search for some

13. categories 60-second short Documentary (30 seconds to 7 minutes)
Instructional, informative, PSA
A UIL-winning example: Ruiz Inspires (Lytle HS)
Narrative (30 seconds to 7 minutes)
Drama, comedy, suspense
A UIL-winning example: All in a Day’s Work (Lampasas HS)
Animation (5-minute maximum)
Traditional, stop motion, digital
A UIL-winning example: The Man Fairy (Allen HS)
Campus challenge (5-minute maximum)
What makes our campus unique
Like a spirit video
60-second short
A video 60 seconds or less on any topic
Can include music videos (with YOUR original music and lyrics!) and book trailers
Example: The Unwanteds (hslibrarian2008)

14. What can I win? More Snapchat stories than you can imagine
Prizes still TBD
All winners will be showcased at the awards event at Clements in the spring

15. How are we judged? Overall Does the film follow submission guidelines?
Are there any copyrighted materials used without permission?
Is any portion of the film inappropriate?
Is a video release completed for all parties in the video?

16. How are we judged? Opening
BEST: Compelling titles provide motivating content
BEST: Hooks the viewer from the start and keeps the audience’s attention
WORST: Titles don’t orient the audience
WORST: Sequencing is unclear and boring

19. How are we judged? Audio Editing and Sound Design
BEST: Audio is clear and assists in communicating the story
BEST: Audio enhances storytelling and adds value to the film
WORST: Audio is cut off and inconsistent
WORST: Audio is absent or inaudible

20. How are we judged? Video Editing BEST: Shots and seams flow seamlessly
BEST: Transitions are used to communicate the main idea
WORST: The editing detracts from the telling of the story

21. How are we judged? Story and Originality
BEST: Story composition is well-crafted, original and clearly communicates the story
BEST: Dialogue and visuals work together to tell the story
WORST: Story lacks a plot or believable characters
WORST: Story lacks originality, creativity or interest

22. How are we judged? Purpose and Theme BEST: Has a clear purpose
BEST: Incorporates unique elements to tell the “Inspire, Equip, Imagine” story
WORST: Entered into the wrong category
WORST: Does not include the theme

23. How are we judged? Shot Variety
BEST: All shots clearly focused and steady
BEST: A variety of shots are used
WORST: Shots are blurry and shaky
WORST: The same shots are repeatedly used

24. How are we judged? Closing
BEST: Credits are accurate, legible and draw attention
WORST: Credits are incorrect, misspelled and boring

25. How are we judged? Pacing and Time Limit
BEST: Film isn’t too short or too long for the content
BEST: Five minutes or less
WORST: Drags on or goes too fast for the viewer to catch up
WORST: More than five minutes

26. Yikes. It sounds tough but I’m in!

27. Step 1 – your idea
Decide what your topic is and with whom you will be working
Documentary, Narrative, 60-second Short (groups of 2-4)
Animation (groups of 1-2)
Campus challenge (groups of 2-3)
Complete this ideation (one per team), title it [last names] festival ideation and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive by midnight on Thursday, January 5, 2017.
CHOOSE CAREFULLY. YOU CANNOT CHANGE TOPICS OR CATEGORIES ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR IDEATION.
Daily Grade

28. Step 2 – your script
With your teams, plan out your video. Remember the following:
It must hook viewers from the start
It must have a clear story and purpose
It must include the “Inspire, Equip, Imagine” theme
Write everything down in a shot sheet (use the template from Mrs. J’s website)
Title your shot sheet [last names] festival shot sheet and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive at midnight on Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Daily Grade

29. Step 3 – your opening Design your opening. Remember the following:
Compelling titles provide motivating content
Hooks the viewer from the start and keeps the audience’s attention
Don’t bore people before you even start
Save your Adobe Premiere project as [last names] festival opening. Export an MOV file of just your opening and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive at midnight on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.
Major Grade

30. Step 4 – the main part Film your story. Remember the following
Good audio enhances storytelling and adds value to the film
Good story composition is well-crafted, original and clearly communicates the story
Incorporate unique elements to tell the “Inspire, Equip, Imagine” story
Shots and seams should flow seamlessly
You use a variety of quality shots
Save your Adobe Premiere project as [last names] festival main. Export an MOV file of just your main and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive at midnight on Friday, January 27, 2017
Major Grade

31. Step 5 – your closing Design your closing. Remember the following:
Good credits are accurate, legible and draw attention
Bad credits are incorrect, misspelled and boring
Remember everything it has to say (see slide 3)
Save your Adobe Premiere project as [last names] festival closing. Export an MOV file of just your closing and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive at midnight on Thursday, February 2, 2017
Daily Grade

32. Step 6 – your paperwork
Daily Grade
Compile a list of ALL people appearing in your video, using first and last names and grades, if appropriate. Title this document [last names] festival cast and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive by midnight on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Ensure you have media release forms for EACH person appearing in your video, whether a minor or not. Download the form HERE
Staple all of your printed, signed forms together and put a sticky note on the top labeled [last names] festival paperwork and deliver to Mrs. J IN PERSON by Friday, February 3, 2017.
Daily Grade

33. Step 7 – your semifinal video
Create an Adobe Premiere file titled [last names] festival semifinal and import your opening, main and closing projects into it
Since you have already completed all three of these it should take only minutes
Export an MOV file and submit to Mrs. J by midnight on Monday, February 6, 2017.
Daily Grade

34. Step 8 – critiques and edits
We will critique each video in class on Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7
Everyone is expected to take notes on the critiques received from Mrs. J and your classmates so that you can incorporate them into your final submission
Compile the critique notes and title them [last names] festival critique and submit to Mrs. J via Google Drive by midnight on Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Daily Grade

35. Step 9 – final submission
In class on Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2 you will incorporate the critiques into your final videos
The final video should be titled [last names] festival final and submitted to Mrs. J via Google Drive by midnight on Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Major Grade

36. Film festival milestones
Step
Due
Step 1 Ideation (daily grade)
1/5/17
Step 2 Script (daily grade)
1/11/17
Step 3 Opening (major grade)
1/18/17
Step 4 Main (major grade)
1/27/17
Step 5 Closing (daily grade)
2/2/17
Step 6 Paperwork (daily grade)
2/3/17
Step 7 Semifinal video (daily grade)
Step 8 Critiques and edits (daily grade)
2/7/17
Step 9 Final submission (major grade)
2/8/17

37. Film fest assignment grading rubric
Criteria
Weight
Administrative criteria (slide 10) 5
Opening 10
Audio editing 15
Video editing
Story and originality
Purpose and theme
Shot variety
Closing
Pacing
Total
100

38. I need some help!
You can stay after school until 4:00 p.m. any day. If you need help, just ASK!
See all of the rules and information on the FBISD Film Festival website

39. You have a lot of time to complete this assignment
You have a lot of time to complete this assignment. If you are not utilizing your time wisely, by excessive talking, horseplay or getting off task (YouTube, Twitter, etc.), you personally will lose five points on the final video grade for each infraction. On the second infraction, the TEAM will lose five additional points. STAY ON TASK!