FILM FEST Animation Competition - Fort Bend ISD
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FILM FEST
Animation Competition
The 2021 FBISD Film Fest theme is Life Reimagined.
All of the submissions to this year’s competition will need to incorporate this theme in their story
somehow. This theme focuses on life changes. Many changes are occurring in students’ lives right now
and these can be expressed through film and photography entries. In addition, this theme of “Life
reimagined” can be used to express the constant recreating of society in the past, present, or future.
Some examples of narrative plots that express the theme of change and reimaging life include:
• The story of how the lightbulb was invented and how it changed people’s lives
• The story of a teenage girl who is moving with her family to a new country
• The story of a young boy growing up in England when World War 2 bombings started
• The story of a society in 3020 who are trying to start a new government on a newly formed
planet
How are lives being dramatically changed, or completely reimagined, and how are people and/or society
adapting to that change?
Category: Animation
An animation tells a story like a narrative or documentary, but it does not have live action. It is created
with drawings, stop motion, or digital drawings. It has a definite beginning, middle, and end (even if not
shown in that order). Usually there are characters, a setting, a problem, and a solution but some
animations can be documentaries such as ones showing a sketch with movement explaining processes
like erosion or cell mitosis.
HINT: To get started, plan your story with a plot summary and storyboard. This will not be turned in with
the video but will help you create a narrative that follows a sequence and contains essential narrative
components such as characters, setting, problem, and solution.
Short Narrative Animated Film Example: Pip: A Short Animated Film by Southeastern Guide Dogs
SUBMISSION NOTES:
To submit your animation in the Film Fest Competition, you will need to remember a few items to make
sure you get full points and your video is not disqualified.
1. Be aware of the length of the film. Here are the maximum lengths of narrative films. (Credits
included)
Elementary Up to 3 minutes
Middle Up to 5 minutes
High Up to 7 minutes
2. Films must be created this school year (2020-2021).
3. Films must be appropriate for school audiences (G- General Audiences). Please see the MPA
Ratings Guidelines (page 6)
4. Title and credits must be included with the film. Credits need to be at least five seconds long so
they can be read. Please remember to include:
• Title of Film and names of those who created the film
• Director Name
• Actors Names (must also have a media release form for each person appearing in film)
• Media sources (include music, photography, and film credits)
Opening Credits Sample (from a Documentary film):
Ending Credits Sample:
5. Films must adhere to copyright rules and fair use policy and licensing agreements, and regarding
music, images, and video. See below for more details.
Note: The district has purchased WeVideo, a video editing software that includes thousands of
royalty free media for students to use in projects. Please cite WeVideo as a source in the credits if
using this resource in your film.
Music Tips
Great to add to your film Avoid these at all costs
•Music you have a license to use •Songs ripped from Youtube
•Music from copyright free and royalty free •Popular songs by famous artists that are
sites clearly owned by large media companies
•Any of the above options WITH credit given •Any song if you are unsure of what the usage
at the end of your film. Example: rights are
Music: « Song Title » from Bensound.com
•Music you wrote and performed yourself
Great sources for copyright/royalty free music: bensound.com, dig.ccmixter.org,
danosongs.com, etc
More information: https://ncac.org/project/filmmakers-guide-to-copyright-and-fair-use
Image Tips
Great to add to your film Avoid these at all costs
•Images you have a license to use •Simple “googled” image search results
•Images from copyright free and royalty free •Popular images clearly owned by companies
sites •Any image if you are unsure of what the
•Any of the above options WITH credit given usage rights are
at the end of your film. Example:
Image (be descriptive here): « Image Title »
from
•Images you created yourself
Great sources for copyright/royalty free images: commons.wikimedia.org, unsplash.com,
burst.shopify.com, etc
Video TipsGreat to add to your film Avoid these at all costs
•Video from copyright free and royalty free •Videos ripped from Youtube
sites •Most shows and movies
•Any of the above options WITH credit given •Any video if you are unsure of what the
at the end of your film. Example: usage rights are
Video clip (add short description): « Video
Title » from OjasweinGuptaOJG (creator) at
pixabay.com
•Video you created yourself
Great sources for copyright/royalty free videos: pexels.com/videos/, lifeofvids.com, Wevideo
stock footage, etc
6. FBISD Media Release forms must have parent signature and submitted for every person
appearing in the film if they do not have a signed parent permission in Skyward.
7. Students will submit the film in the Film Fest Schoology Course: 6TPX-VFK9-RTF44 and need to
submit film information on the Submission form.
8. NEW! On the submission form an artist statement must be completed. This will consist of
approximately two to four sentences. (Must include why the student created this project, its
meaning to them, and describe their creation process.)
9. Example: I created this film to show the story behind how the lightbulb was invented and how it
changed the world. I became interested in this back-story of this invention in History class this
year and want to teach others about how these events changed life for all Americans. I filmed
most of the shots myself in my home but used some stock footage from WeVideo. I created
original music for this project in Garage Band software.
10. Films need to be uploaded in these film types: .mp4, .avi, .wmv, or .mov. Links to files such as to
a WeVideo video (link needs to be public) or a file in One Drive (must have rights to view with
all who have link) will be accepted. No incomplete project files/ links will be accepted, only
finalized film files. (ex: .prproj files will not be accepted)
11. All submissions must be uploaded and turned in by March 2, 2021 with submission form and
media releases completed and uploaded as well.Judging Rubric
Extraordinary Satisfactory Needs Incomplete (5) Score
Video Elements
(20) (15) Improvement (10)
Artist Statement Explains The why and Explains only the Does not
message the the how are why or the how explain the why
artist wants to explained. and not both or the how.
convey and why Leaves a few parts of the
(the why) questions such message. Artist
Explains the as explains the statement
absent= 0
process of sound but not
points
creating the the video in the
video clips and process.
sound. (the
how)
Incorporation of Theme Clearly address Addresses the Parts of the film Does not
the theme in an theme with address the incorporate
original way. little creativity. theme but not the theme= o
The theme whole plot. points
seems forced or
misplaced.
Story Elements and All story All of the story One or two of the Most of the
Plot elements are elements are story elements story elements
evident and present but do are missing. are not present
cohesive. not work or not clearly
(setting, together to defined in the
character, plot, make a story.
exposition, cohesive story.
conflict, climax, (setting, Does not
resolution) character, plot, incorporate
exposition, story elements=
conflict, climax, 0 points
resolution)
Originality Video Video Video does not Video does not
incorporates incorporates incorporate incorporate any
originally filmed original video original video or original sound
video clips and clips or sound sound but edits or video clips. It
sound created created by the the clips or uses does not use
student(s)
by the sounds in a new clips and sound
student(s) (Not and different way. in an original
just stock way.
footage or
sound) Source
needs to be
explained in
credits.
Video Editing and Shots & scenes Shots & scenes Shots & scenes do The video
movement flow seamlessly flow smoothly not flow smoothly editing or
to tell a story. from shot to shot. movement is
from shot to Transitions from
(Viewer does lacking and
shot. shot to shot are
not notice the does not tell a
Transitions choppy and
cuts and continuous
areused to aid distract from the
watches the story. (no clear
in story. Visual
story) beginning,
communicating
middle, end)Transitions are the main idea, effects are
used solely to but the story is overdone &
aid more distract from
in noticeable than telling the story.
communicating the shots. Character
movement flows
the main idea.
for about half of
Visual effects
the time but the
are used for
rest is choppy.
emphasis in
telling the
story.
Sound Design and The audio is The audio is The audio is Audio is cutoff
Editing clear and clear, but only inconsistent in and
effectively partially assists clarity at times & inconsistent. It
assists in in doesn’t interferes
communicating communicating communicate the with
the main idea. the story being story well. understanding
The audio told. The viewer has to of the
editing The sound strain to hear the story.
enhances the design stirs an dialogue. The The dialogue is
storytelling and emotional sound design absent or
adds value & response that does not stir an inaudible.
atmosphere to somewhat emotional The sound
the film. enhances the response. design is
The sound storytelling. It It detracts from distracting,
design stirs a adds good the storytelling. inappropriate,
rich emotional value and or completely
response that atmosphere to missing.
enhances the the story.
storytelling. It Does not
adds excellent incorporate
value & sound= 0 points
atmosphere to
the story.
Pacing and Timing The pacing of The pacing The pacing of the The pacing of
the film is seems to drag film is the film is
purposeful and somewhat or noticeably too noticeably too
does not seem needs slightly long or too long or too
too short nor more detail in short in more short in
too long. The one place in than one multiple places.
film does not the film. Does place. Does not The film
exceed the time not exceed exceed the exceeds the
limit per the time limit set time limit set for time
category rules. for category. category. limit for the
category.
If film goes
over time
allotted it will
be disqualified.
Cinematography and All shots are Most of the Most of the shots All the shots are
Shot Variety clearly focused shots are are not not clearly
and well clearly clearly focused & focused & well
framed using focused & well well framed framed using
the Rule of framed using using the Rule of the Rule of
Thirds. The the Rule of Thirds. The Thirds. The
video is steady. Thirds. The video rocks &/or video
Video shows video is steady shakes. The
evidence of or at leastexcellent 3/4ths of the video does not rocks &/or
selection of video. show much shakes
various camera Video shows evidence of throughout
shots to tell a evidence of fair various camera most of the
story. selection of shots to tell a film.
various camera story.
shots to tell a
story.
Creativity in Video is Video is over Video is Video seems
Presentation of engagingly fifty percent disorganized and incomplete and
material (examples organized and organized and incomplete at hard to follow.
include special effects, presents holds the times and is It is lacking in
scene transitions, stop material that is attention of the somewhat able to components
animation, varying captivating for viewer. (has hold the attention that make the
speed of film, excellent the viewer. (has advanced of the viewer video stand out
sound editing) advanced elements of or interesting.
elements of video design)
video design
that enhance
the storytelling)
Ending Credits with Citations are Citations are Citations are None of the
Citations accurate, all accurate, most mostly present, citations are
present, include are present, are accurate, accurate,
all participants include all legible, & draw legible, & draw
and sources, participants the viewer’s the
legible, & draw and sources, attention. viewer’s
the viewer’s legible. attention
attention.
If film does not
include credits
and citations, it
will be
disqualified.
Judges can also nominate films from this category for the special awards, which include People’s
Choice Award, Best Cinematography, Best Storyline, and Best Picture.
If you have any questions or need any help with submissions, please email
Stephanie.Watson@fortbendisd.com.You can also read
