Post by Jake B. on Feb 23, 2016 8:23:32 GMT 10
About: Welcome to the Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016, a celebration of fan creativity inspired by a galaxy far, far away! Create and submit your own Star Wars film for a chance to win a Star Wars Prize Pack consisting of Star Wars-themed merchandise, a limited edition print of Star Wars concept art autographed by the artist, and a commemorative trophy.
Theme: Star wars
Prizes:
Award categories include Filmmaker Select, Best Animation, Best Non-Fiction, Spirit of Fandom, Best Comedy, Best Visual Effects, and Audience Choice.
Entry period:
Begin Date & Time 12:00 p.m. P.T. February 18, 2016
End Date & Time 11:59 p.m. P.T. April 24, 2016
How to Enter:
Log in and sign up through the site www.starwars.com/star-wars-fan-film-awards
Videos must be submitted in English, German or Spanish. Contestants submitting Videos that are not in English must submit English subtitles.
Film Judging Criteria
1. A clear grasp of animation and/or filmmaking as an art form (17%)
2. Quality of storytelling (17%)
3. Character development and character design (17%)
4. Voiceover and acting talent (17%)
5. Originality (17%)
6. Overall entertainment value (15%)
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE HELPFUL TIPS
DO'S
Do get your parent’s permission if you are a minor (applicable to residents of the United States or Canada only). Each Contestant who is a minor must get permission from a parent or legal guardian before shooting a Video and/or entering the Contest.
Do protect yours and others’ privacy. If you are including names in your Video, say only your first name and please don't mention anyone else's name or other personal information or include them in your Video (including appearing in or contributing to the Video) without first obtaining their written permission (or if they are a minor, the written permission of their parent/guardian).
Do be original. Feel free to put your own spin on the Star Wars franchise and make sure what you create is original and doesn’t contain third party materials protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights.
Do be careful. Take caution when creating your Video. Make sure not to shoot any violent activities or dangerous stunts that put you and/or others at risk of getting hurt. For your safety and the safety of others, don't try any risky moves.
Do use sound materials from the Pack. If you want to use music or soundclips in your Video, only use sound materials provided in the Pack on the Website. Please do not include any sound materials that are not from the Pack or you will be disqualified.
Do read the terms. Please ensure you read the rest of these Official Rules in full. These “Do’s and Don’ts” are simply a handy reminder of some of the main things to remember when taking part in the Contest.
Have fun!
DONT'S
Don't show any brands or logos, famous landmarks, buildings, books, works of art etc. That means no visible/recognizable use anywhere in the Video of brands on clothes, sneakers, in the background, or other things which may be subject to third party intellectual property rights, such as (for example) famous landmarks, buildings or works of art. Please do not include any references to Star Trek®.
Don't include any names and/or likenesses of any person other than you in the Submission without first obtaining written permission (this includes not using images/voices of famous people). You will be responsible for getting written permission from any person included in your Video (or their parent/guardian in the case of minors).
Don't be rude or use profanity. Avoid bad language, rude gestures and other inappropriate stuff.
Don’t use any sound materials that are not from the Pack.
Don't go too long. 5 minutes max!
1. A clear grasp of animation and/or filmmaking as an art form (17%)
2. Quality of storytelling (17%)
3. Character development and character design (17%)
4. Voiceover and acting talent (17%)
5. Originality (17%)
6. Overall entertainment value (15%)
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE HELPFUL TIPS
DO'S
Do get your parent’s permission if you are a minor (applicable to residents of the United States or Canada only). Each Contestant who is a minor must get permission from a parent or legal guardian before shooting a Video and/or entering the Contest.
Do protect yours and others’ privacy. If you are including names in your Video, say only your first name and please don't mention anyone else's name or other personal information or include them in your Video (including appearing in or contributing to the Video) without first obtaining their written permission (or if they are a minor, the written permission of their parent/guardian).
Do be original. Feel free to put your own spin on the Star Wars franchise and make sure what you create is original and doesn’t contain third party materials protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights.
Do be careful. Take caution when creating your Video. Make sure not to shoot any violent activities or dangerous stunts that put you and/or others at risk of getting hurt. For your safety and the safety of others, don't try any risky moves.
Do use sound materials from the Pack. If you want to use music or soundclips in your Video, only use sound materials provided in the Pack on the Website. Please do not include any sound materials that are not from the Pack or you will be disqualified.
Do read the terms. Please ensure you read the rest of these Official Rules in full. These “Do’s and Don’ts” are simply a handy reminder of some of the main things to remember when taking part in the Contest.
Have fun!
DONT'S
Don't show any brands or logos, famous landmarks, buildings, books, works of art etc. That means no visible/recognizable use anywhere in the Video of brands on clothes, sneakers, in the background, or other things which may be subject to third party intellectual property rights, such as (for example) famous landmarks, buildings or works of art. Please do not include any references to Star Trek®.
Don't include any names and/or likenesses of any person other than you in the Submission without first obtaining written permission (this includes not using images/voices of famous people). You will be responsible for getting written permission from any person included in your Video (or their parent/guardian in the case of minors).
Don't be rude or use profanity. Avoid bad language, rude gestures and other inappropriate stuff.
Don’t use any sound materials that are not from the Pack.
Don't go too long. 5 minutes max!