Judging Format

Judges for the festival review the entries using four major criteria:

• Production Quality
• Post Production Elements
• Content
• Sound

Each category is then rated with a score between 1 and 5.

Here are some specific elements that may be considered while judging the work:

• Production Quality – camera work, shot composition, shot variety, color balance, focus, stability, shot to shot consistency/continuity
•  Post Production Elements – editing, pacing, transitions, compositing, timing, titles, special effects, continuity
• Content – storyline, talent/acting, subject interest, originality, character development
• Sound – clarity, consistent levels, mixing, use of sound effects or Foley work, use of musical accompaniment

Further judges are encouraged to make comments on their judging sheets and these sheets are usually then returned to the entering schools for the instructors and students to review.

Scores are tallied and the three highest scoring entries are then presented for screening at the festival.

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