Will you join us in this
exciting new project by submitting a film made by the pupils
in your school.
We would like to introduce an INTER – SCHOOLS FILM COMPETITION
in our already varied programme.
My name is Sarah Chater and I
write to introduce myself as programme secretary
for Worcester Film Makers.
Final details have yet to be
decided, but will you in the first instance
register your interest to the address below by the end of July 2010.
Film completion date: March 31st 2011. Any Subject, 8 minutes
maximum.
Name of teacher/ media spokesperson
Name of School
Age range of pupils
Email:
sarahvchater@hotmail.com
Tel: 01905 339328
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INTEREST
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Rules & Regulations (Schools in Worcester)
The Film Competition is an annual
film and video competition open to schools film makers in Worcester.
EACH ENTRY MUST INCLUDE:
1.) Entry form - filled out
clearly and completely, with an original signature. Entry forms can be mailed
to you on request.
2.) Film or video entry* must be on Blu-ray disc, DVD, MiniDV or USB (mpeg2
format) stick, regardless of original shooting format. Total running time must
not be over 8 minutes in length, including front and back credits. The
Film may be on any subject but must have been completed within the past 18
months.
* Entries MUST be PAL format only.
3.) Entry Fee £0.00 (this year).
4.) Categories ages:
(1) 5 to 10,
(2) 10 to 13,
(3) 13 to 18.
FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY March
31st 2011 OR EARLIER!
Entrants may submit multiple entries in as many categories as you wish, or
submit the same short film in multiple categories. Each entry requires a
separate DVD or VHS tape, entry form and entrance fee.
Films that are submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall
not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties.
Contestants agree that they have obtained all required permissions regarding music, sound and/or images presented in your film. By entering the competition, the entrant agrees that Worcester Filmmakers Competition will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your film.
The Worcester Filmmakers Competition reserves the right to not screen any film(s) for any reason it deems valid. Entrants will be required to sign an affidavit confirming that their film is original and he/she holds all rights. Failure to sign and return the entry form or provision of false information may result in disqualification. Affidavits are subject to verification by the Worcester Filmmakers Competition and its members.
Entrants will retain all ownership rights
to their films submitted.
Entry materials (DVD's,
tapes, etc.) submitted can be returned to the entrant only if SAE is provided.
The Worcester Filmmakers Competition is not responsible for late, lost,
damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries.
Winners are selected by a judging panel of members of Worcester Filmmakers who
may be substituted at the discretion of the competition organizers. All
entries are judged equally based on these 6 areas: Content Originality
(Quality of storyline, script, narration or commentary), Production (Camera
work, lighting, and shot composition), Post-Production (Editing, transitions,
pacing, continuity, and flow), Image (Focus, colour, and lighting), Sound
Quality (Clarity, consistency of audio levels, and lack of noise) and
Entertainment/interest value.
Winners will be informed and invited to a club evening at Perdiswell Youth
Leisure Centre in Droitwich Road on Tuesday 3rd May 2011. Under
18 years of age at time of award must be accompanied by parent or legal
guardian. Finalists and winners will be notified by mail and/or email and will
also be listed on the Worcester Filmmakers website at
www.worcesterfilmmakers.co.uk. The Worcester Filmmakers Competition will
use its best efforts to announce the winners at the designated time, but will
not be held liable for any unforeseen delays.
Prizes:
All prizes and trophies will be awarded to the School’s name as it appears on
the entry form.
By entering the Worcester Filmmakers Competition, contestants and/or their parents or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) agree to accept and be bound by the decisions of the competition and its judges which are final and binding in all matters. The entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official competition rules and regulations as established herein. If a School submits a sole entrant of a pupil under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required. The Worcester Filmmakers Competition reserves the right to extend the competition deadline for any unforeseen reasons if needed. Entry constitutes permission to use winner's name, likeness, and voice for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation and is void where prohibited.
Mail all entries to:
Competition Secretary,
Mr Paul Hartwright
Sylvanhill
14 Lodge Drive, Malvern WR14 4LS
Telephone number: 01684 573179
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