Download Rubric for 2016 AVFF Student Film Competition

Rubric - 2016 Alexander Valley Student Film Contest
CRITERIA
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Cinematography
Basic camera techniques used but
do not assist in communicating the
ideas/concepts of the director.
Some aspects of cinematography are
used very well; missed some
opportunities to create a more
visually interesting film.
Framing, lighting, camera
movement, and/or special effects
enhance the concepts and
themes expressed in the film.
Acting
Characters seem unrealistic and do
not do much to tell the story or
communicate the writer/director’s
ideas/themes.
Characters are somewhat or mostly
believable and consistent; partially
communicates the ideas of the
writer/director.
Actors create realistic, believable
characters and clearly
communicate the ideas of the
writer/director.
Screenwriting
The film tells a story; some
elements of the story a little vague
and/or confusing.
The film tells an interesting story and The film tells a compelling story
uses some components of a short
and contains many/all of the
story.
components of a short story.
Sound
Sound effects and/or music is very
limited and/or not used at all.
Sound effects and/or music (or use
of silence) provide some additional
understanding of the film’s
tone/mood/themes.
Originality
The film looks like other films and
is not new or unique.
Shows some originality and creativity Creative, imaginative, and
but mostly contains techniques that innovative.
have been seen before.
Adherence to
Theme
The use of “STAND UP” is vague
and/or not present.
Clear use and demonstration of
“STAND UP.”
Time:
minutes
Filmmaker:
Sound effects and/or music (or
deliberate use of silence) creates
a tone/mood consistent with the
story and/or characters.
Clever and/or interesting use and
demonstration of “STAND UP.”