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For more details regarding the
Student Film Festival Celebration

We’re thrilled to announce the EDTV Student Film Festival is returning for its 5th year, and it’s getting a major makeover! New award categories, more prizes, and a brand new submission format are just some of the exciting new changes we’ve made to make this year’s festival the best it’s ever been.

First off, we’re switching up the festival format, ditching our traditional film categories in favor of genres – Drama, Mystery, and Comedy. Feel free to create a film in any style you choose, so long as it fits into one of the three genres.

Additionally, we’re asking all filmmakers to include two unique details in their films – a prop and a line of dialogue! This year’s prop…is a clock. And the line of dialogue? ‘That’s not trash’. How you use these prompts, literally or in the abstract, is up to you, but we hope they help to enhance your creativity during the filmmaking process.

We’re also expanding our photography category, adding three distinct styles for you to choose from: Still-life, portrait, and Abstract. You can submit a photo into any of the three categories, but your photo must also include a reference to the same prop used in the film portion of the festival – a clock.

Finally, let’s dig into the fun stuff – the awards! In addition to our festival mainstays like the Industry and Audience awards, we also have some exciting new feature awards, including ‘Most Original Concept’, ‘Best Use of Prop’, and ‘Best Use of Dialogue Line’. 

From all of us here at EDTV – good luck, and happy filmmaking!

Join us at the Farmhouse for the Student Film Festival Celebration on April 3rd, 2024 from 6pm-8pm!

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TIPS & TRICKS

Video Length

Your submission’s total runtime must NOT exceed five minutes (including credits).

Know your audience

Your video/photo will be viewed and judged by members of the Plymouth community and staff from the Plymouth Public Schools.

Use the prop

Your film OR photography must include a clock somewhere within the film/image; get creative with how, why, and where you use it!

Line of dialogue

Your film must use the line of dialogue, “that’s not trash” somewhere within the film. The tone, delivery, and way in which the line is used is up to you!

share your story

Be original! We want to highlight YOUR individual ideas and perspective through a video or photography submission!

VIDEO GENRES

DRAMA

The drama genre features stories with high stakes and many conflicts. They’re plot-driven and demand that every character and scene move the story forward. Dramas follow a clearly defined narrative plot structure, portraying real-life scenarios or extreme situations with emotionally-driven characters.

MYSTERY

A mystery film is a genre of film that revolves around the solution of a problem or a crime. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private investigator or amateur sleuth to solve the mysterious circumstances of an issue by means of clues, investigation, and clever deduction.

COMEDY

Comedy films are “make ’em laugh” films designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are light-hearted dramas, crafted to amuse, entertain, and provoke enjoyment. The comedy genre humorously exaggerates the situation, the language, action, and characters.

PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORIES

PORTRAIT

Portrait photography aims to capture the identity, personality, and essence of a subject utilizing photographic techniques such as composition, lighting, and posing. Some portraits are more traditional and formal while other types of portraits are more casual such as lifestyle portraiture that capture subjects in everyday life.

STILL LIFE

In a nutshell, a still life is a work of art that focuses on inanimate subjects. The major advantage offered by still life is the freedom to arrange the objects any way you want. A lot of emphasis is put on the arrangement of the items, the lighting, and the framing.

ABSTRACT

Abstract images are conceived or imagined outside of ‘reality’. They can encompass a huge variety of subject matter, take us out of our comfort zone, make us question what we see, or invite us to enter another realm.

VIDEO SUBMISSION

  • LENGTH

    Film must be no longer than 5 minutes

  • PROP

    Film must include a clock in some manner

  • DIALOGUE

    Film must have the line of dialogue "that's not trash"

  • GENRE

    Film must be one of the three genres (Drama, Mystery, or Comedy)

PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSION

  • CATEGORY

    Photograph must fit into one of the three categories (Portrait, Still Life, or Abstract)

  • PROP

    Photograph must include a clock in some manner

  • FORMAT

    Photograph must be a JPG, PNG, or PDF

  • DESCRIPTION

    Photography must include a short description about the image (completed on submission form)

DOWNLOAD THE FILM FESTIVAL APP

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Thank you to all who joined us
on December 5th at the Film Festival Event!

2023 WINNERS

INDUSTRY AWARD

AUDIENCE AWARD

HIGH SCHOOL NARRATIVE

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM

HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEO

MIDDLE SCHOOL NARRATIVE

MIDDLE SCHOOL JOURNALISM

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEO

FAQ

How long should my video submission be?

The length of your video will not exceed 5 minutes including credits.

Videos that do not adhere to the guidelines may not be considered for prizes.

I want to use music in my video, do you have any resources I can use?

Yes, we do! The 2024 Student Film Festival will allow royalty free music ONLY. Please e-mail edtv@plymouth.k12.ma.us for login information to access our Music Database. Discover and sort through vast libraries of royalty free music.

Can I use a copyrighted song for the background music?

No, all video entries must adhere to copyright rules. Original music written by the student or peer may be used with proper credit. This includes cover songs as well. If you plan to use audio from an original performance, please do not use the master track behind your video in an effort to avoid copyright infringement.

If you are looking for royalty-free music, please reach out to edtv@plymouth.k12.ma.us for login information to access the vast library through Universal Production Music.

How many people can be part of my group?

While there are no restrictions with how many people can be part of your group, we advise you to keep numbers to a minimum as prizes will be awarded one per submission.

Can I work on this during the school day?

You may work on your video during the school day if the curriculum or your teacher allows. You need to get permission first and be respectful of your teacher’s decision.

Do I need to fill out any paperwork to participate?

There is no paperwork required to participate in this year’s Student Film Festival. Just be sure to take a few minutes filling out the Submission Form when you are ready to submit your entry!

How do I submit my finished video/photo entry?

Please fill out the Google Form when you are ready to submit your video/photo entry!

Will I be notified that my video/photo has been submitted?

You will be notified that your video/photo has been submitted via the e-mail you used to complete the Google Form. Make sure that you use the right e-mail and that it is spelled correctly.

Can I change or resubmit my video/photo after I submitted it?

No. You should make sure that your video or photo entry is complete and to your satisfaction before submitting it. Remember, you have until March 8th, 2024 at midnight.

What are the prizes?

Specific prizes will be revealed as we get closer to the Film Festival on April 3rd, 2024. Some prizes may include gift cards, various filming equipment and accessories!

If more than one person is part of my winning group, will we all win individual prizes?

Unfortunately, not every member of the group will win an individual prize, but the prize can be shared amongst group members.

Can I submit more than one photo or video?

You may submit one unique entry per genre. If you submit a video, you can also submit one photo, or a different video in a different genre.

When and where will the ceremony take place?

The Fifth Annual EDTV Student Film Festival Celebration will take place at The Farmhouse, located at 296 Center Hill Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 on April 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The event will begin promptly at 6:00 PM, so please arrive at Indian Brook Elementary School with extra time to shuttle over. The ceremony will run for approximately two hours.

 

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Due to limited parking on site at The Farmhouse, all attendees must park at Indian Brook Elementary School. There will be shuttle buses between Indian Brook Elementary School & the Farmhouse. Buses will start at 5:15 PM, shuttling attendees between IBES and the Farmhouse every 15 minutes throughout the duration of the event. The shuttle bus is a quick 7 minute ride from the Farmhouse.

INDIAN BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1181 State Road, Plymouth, MA 02360

If mobility is an issue, please contact us at EDTV@plymouth.k12.ma.us for accommodations.

Will all of the videos that were submitted be played during the ceremony on April 3rd?

All submitted videos will be a part of the Film Festival celebration, but depending on the number of submissions, they may not all be viewed on the night of the ceremony. Entries will be included as part of the 2024 celebrations, and highlighted by EDTV.

Can I use copyrighted content in my video?

Copyrighted music or materials of any kind is NOT allowed in your submissions.

What needs to be included in the photo submission?

Similarly to the video entries, all photography entries must include the prop of a clock in their image. Participants are allowed to edit their image in a photo editing software prior to entry.

My video fits into multiple categories. Can I submit it to all of them?

Please limit your submissions to whichever genre you think fits best. However, you may submit different videos to different genres. EDTV reserves the right to move entries to genres as they see fit.

RULES & GUIDELINES

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY

Entries for the Plymouth EDTV Student Film Festival (the “Contest”) can be submitted no later than March 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

ELIGIBILITY

Entrants must submit entries as required on the entry form to be eligible. Entrants must only be middle or high school level students who attend the Plymouth Public Schools. Entries received after the deadline set forth in these terms are ineligible, null, and void.

HOW TO ENTER

Create a film according to the theme and specified length listed in one (1) of the three categories. Additionally, there is a photo category. Visit www.PlymouthEDTV.com/FilmFestival and follow the instructions to complete the entry form to submit your film or photo. Films must include the required prop and line of dialogue. Film and Photo entries must adhere to ALL requirements in order to be eligible for prizes.

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

When uploading your submission, you must use the following file naming conventions:

FirstNameLastName_FilmTitle.mp4

Examples:
JaneDoe_MyFilm.mov
JohnDoe_MyMovie.mp4

We will only accept the video file formats listed below:

  • .MP4
  • .MOV

We will only accept the photo file formats listed below:

  • .JPG
  • .PNG
  • .PDF

Do not submit films in 4K. Please submit your film in 1080 HD resolution. Films that are accepted into the festival will be screened in 16:9 aspect ratio.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS

Winners will be announced in April of 2024 at the awards show. Winners will be chosen by the Plymouth Public Schools staff, Plymouth Community Members, and the Plymouth EDTV Staff on the merits of each entry. All winners will be notified at the Awards Ceremony scheduled to take place on April 3rd, 2024. The ceremony will be held at The Farmhouse. For more details regarding the celebration please RSVP HERE.

RULES FOR ENTRY

Any Entry that is deemed to more appropriately fit into another category will be moved into the most fitting category. Best efforts will be made to notify Entrants of any changes that are made.

RULES FOR ENTRY

An Entry must be the original work of the Entrant, and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity. All entries should be school appropriate. By submitting an Entry, the Entrant warrants and represents that they and any persons appearing or who are identifiable in the Entry consent to the submission and use of the Entry in the Contest and to its use as otherwise set forth herein.

OWNERSHIP/USE OF SUBMISSIONS

By submitting an Entry, you hereby grant to Plymouth EDTV a royalty-free, fully paid up, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive and fully sub-licensable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, combine with other works, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, edit and display such Entry (in whole or part) including, without limitation, the names and likenesses of any persons or locations embodied therein, and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed.

RUBRICS

Your video/photo submission will be judged based on the following rubrics. Various members of the Plymouth community will be judging your entries, so keep these guidelines in mind when putting together your submissions.

Video Scoring Rubric

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Photo Scoring Rubric

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A SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

EDTV Student Film Festival Sponsorship Packages - 2024

Sponsorship Programs

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If you or someone you may know is interested in sponsoring this year’s Student Film Festival, please reach out to Libby Hurley at ehurley@plymouth.k12.ma.us or the EDTV team at edtv@plymouth.k12.ma.us. See the chart for our sponsorship tier offerings.

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