MIDDLE SCHOOL CATEGORIES

NEWS STORY

A video package, containing interviews, b-roll, natural sound, interviews, voiceovers, and optional reporter stand-ups, presenting a clear and fact-driven style (including who, what, where, when, why, and how) that gives a timely account of a recent, interesting, and significant event or development in your school or community. Entry Time Limit: 2 minutes or less

FEATURE STORY

A video package, containing interviews, b-roll, natural sound, interviews, voiceovers, and optional reporter stand-ups, presenting an interesting look at an event, community occurrence or person. Features should contain less of a news angle and need not be timely, rather be driven by human interest. The story should be an in-depth look at a particular subject, event, or location that keeps the audience’s attention throughout, delivering a compelling narrative to create a lasting impression.  Entry Time Limit: 3 minutes or less

SCHOOL PROMO

A creative video used to promote an aspect of your school, including but not limited to a club, team, event, group, or class. These can involve actors and live action, or can be completely made up of graphics and effects. Entry Time Limit: 60 seconds or less

COMMERCIAL

A 30-second creative piece meant to sell a product or service. These can involve actors and live action, or can be completely made up of graphics.  Entry Time Limit: Exactly 30 seconds

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

A 30-second creative piece meant to highlight a current issue in society. These should include a mention of the issue, a statistic to support why it is a societal problem and a call to action. These can involve actors and live action, or can be completely made up of graphics. Entry Time Limit: Exactly 30 seconds or Exactly 60 seconds | Max team size: 6 students

SHORT FILM

A short-form story with a clear, compelling story that can be any genre (drama, comedy, horror, etc.) or form (documentary, live-action, animated) of filmmaking. Like feature films, short films tell closed-ended stories with a distinct beginning, middle, and end.  Title slate and credit are required and count toward your total run time. Entry Time Limit: 3 minutes or less