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Judging Criteria and Evaluation: Short Film Category

The document outlines judging criteria and awards for short films and documentaries. Films will be evaluated on storytelling (30%), creativity/originality (30%), audience engagement (20%), and technical quality (20%). Technical quality consists of cinematography (10%), editing (5%), and audio/sound (5%). Awards will be given for categories like best director, editing, and film. The top documentary and short film will also receive 1st place awards.

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Judging Criteria and Evaluation: Short Film Category

The document outlines judging criteria and awards for short films and documentaries. Films will be evaluated on storytelling (30%), creativity/originality (30%), audience engagement (20%), and technical quality (20%). Technical quality consists of cinematography (10%), editing (5%), and audio/sound (5%). Awards will be given for categories like best director, editing, and film. The top documentary and short film will also receive 1st place awards.

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JUDGING CRITERIA AND EVALUATION

Short Film Category


Storytelling 30%
How do you rate the filmmaker/s storytelling?
Consider in your rating:
 Does the story have a clear structure and plot?
 Are the characters adequately developed and relevant?
 Is the story original and engaging?
 Are the images arranged logically and effectively in a way that fits the
purpose of the film?
 Does the film have pace and continuity?

Creativity and Originality 30%


How do you rate the filmmakers’ creativity and originality?
Consider in your rating:
 Does the writing and direction use imaginative and creative ways to convey
the theme?
 Does the film exhibit originality?
 Does the film display innovative ideas or story telling techniques?

Audience Engagement 20%


How do you rate the audience engagement of the film?
Consider in your rating:
 How strongly does this entry stimulate thoughts and ideas?
 Does the film provoke an emotional response?

Technical Quality 20%


How do you rate the technical quality of the film?
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There are three technical components to rate the technical skills and methods used:

 Cinematography 10%
 Is the camera steady and are the shots framed and focused?
 Are close-ups and camera angles used to add meaning to the story?
 Is the lighting and camera positioning visually effective?
 Editing 5%
 Does the editing help to clarify the story and enhance the pacing and flow
of the story?
 Are transitions smooth and well-paced or distracting?
 Are the opening titles and closing credits appealing and easy to read?
 Audio, Music, Sound Effects 5%
 Does the audio and soundtrack complement the story?
 Is the dialogue and/or narration clear and easy to understand?
 If there are sound effects, are they appropriate to the story or do they
detract from the film?

AWARDS
awards will be given in this category, to wit:

 Best Musical Score  Best Actor


 Best Script Writer  People’s Choice Award
 Best cinematography  Best Director
 Best Cameo role  2nd Place Short Film
 Best Supporting Actress  1st Place Short Film
 Best Supporting Actor  Best Short Film
 Best Actress

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JUDGING CRITERIA AND EVALUATION
Documentary Category
Storytelling 30%
How do you rate the filmmaker/s storytelling?
Consider in your rating:
 Does the story have a clear structure and plot?
 Are the characters adequately developed and relevant?
 Is the story original and engaging?
 Are the images arranged logically and effectively in a way that fits the
purpose of the film?
 Does the film have pace and continuity?

Creativity and Originality 30%


How do you rate the filmmakers’ creativity and originality?
Consider in your rating:
 Does the writing and direction use imaginative and creative ways to convey
the theme?
 Does the film exhibit originality?
 Does the film display innovative ideas or story telling techniques?

Audience Engagement 20%


How do you rate the audience engagement of the film?
Consider in your rating:
 How strongly does this entry stimulate thoughts and ideas?
 Does the film provoke an emotional response?

Technical Quality 20%


How do you rate the technical quality of the film?
There are three technical components to rate the technical skills and methods used:

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 Cinematography 10%
 Is the camera steady and are the shots framed and focused?
 Are close-ups and camera angles used to add meaning to the story?
 Is the lighting and camera positioning visually effective?
 Editing 5%
 Does the editing help to clarify the story and enhance the pacing and flow
of the story?
 Are transitions smooth and well-paced or distracting?
 Are the opening titles and closing credits appealing and easy to read?
 Audio, Music, Sound Effects 5%
 Does the audio and soundtrack complement the story?
 Is the dialogue and/or narration clear and easy to understand?
 If there are sound effects, are they appropriate to the story or do they
detract from the film?

AWARDS
awards will be given in this category, to wit:

 Best Title  Best Editing


 Best Director  2nd Place Documentary
 Best Curated Series  1ST Place Documentary
 People’s Choice Award  Best Documentary
 Best Music in Documentary

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