FilmFestival

http://www.greenfieldyouthfilmfestival.com

[|FILM ENTRY RULES] 

The student filmmakers may produce films in one of three categories. First, Second, and Third Place prizes will be awarded in each of the three categories. Films can be no longer than five minutes. For a complete set of rules regarding the production of the films, consult the Entry Form or the Rules page of this website. The categories are:
 * The Categories of Entry **

Documentary/Personal Essay
This category covers any traditionally structured nonfiction works, which could be fly-on-the-wall documentaries (ex. Salesman), “exposé”-style documentaries (ex. Bowling for Columbine), or first-person documentaries, in which the filmmaker plays some role in the film (ex. Super Size Me). “Personal Essay” films tell the filmmaker’s story, revealing something about his/her life or point-of-view (ex. Sherman’s March, Fired!, Roger and Me).

Fiction/Narrative
This category encompasses any traditionally shot and structured narrative film. The film generally will involve a script and actors, and tell a clear, complete story (with a beginning, middle, and an end) in its short running time. Music Video/ExperimentalThis category covers music videos (these could be performance- or narrative-based) in which the soundtrack is composed entirely of a prerecorded song. Filmmakers are advised that if they choose to shoot a music video, they will need a signed letter from the song’s copyright-holder granting the rights to use the song in the production (see the Entry Form or “Rules” page of this website for more on this). Experimental films are avant-garde works, artistic and daring by nature, usually devoid of narrative. Experimental films are audacious and expressive in their use of interesting visuals and soundtracks.

=The Awards = The major prizes awarded by the Greenfield Youth Film Festival will be college scholarships. First, Second, and Third Place prizes will be awarded in each of three categories – Documentary/Personal Essay, Fiction/Narrative, and Music Video/Experimental. First Place prizes will be $1000 scholarships, Second Place prizes will be $500 scholarships, and Third Place prizes will be $250 scholarships. In the event that an award is won by a team of students, the scholarship will be split evenly among the members of the group.