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Film Competition Guidelines

The California Baptist University Film Competition is an annual event sponsored by ASCBU, CBU College of Arts and Sciences, and the CBU Marketing and Communication Division. The event seeks to showcase the innovative and creative work of CBU students through the outlet of film and video production. Participants will submit a film qualifying in the three-minute to five-minute length category. Submissions should follow the given theme of the event and represent work that the participant would be proud to show to an audience. The winning films will be showcased in a public festival-style viewing. Submitted films may be used for CBU marketing and promotional purposes. To qualify, submissions must abide by the CBU code of conduct as well as the guidelines outlined in this document.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Creativity. The theme is “OTHER” so give us short films that thoughtfully explore the concept of “other” in ways that depict Christ’s compassion to the world and uplift humanity as God’s creation.  (See poster for details.)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES/ How to Enter:

Entries must be submitted on Mini DV tape or DVD.

Each entry must include:

·         A completed entry form

·         Entry fee* 

·         A brief film synopsis (to be submitted with the film)

PLEASE CLEARLY MARK THE OUTSIDE OF ALL TAPES OR DVDs WITH TITLE, RUNNING TIME, DIRECTOR’S NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS, AND DIRECTLY LABEL  EACH TAPE OR DVD.  ALSO INCLUDE THE TITLE OF YOUR FILM IN THE ON-SCREEN INTRODUCTION OF YOUR PRODUCTION.

ENTRY FEES: There is a $15* entry fee for each submission. Fees must be turned in with a completed registration form to the Marketing and Communication Division (Yeager D 236) by Friday, March 25, 2011.*Entry fee waived if film submitted is a class assignment.

ENTRY DEADLINE:  All films to be judged must be turned in to the Marketing and Communication Division office (Yeager D236) by April 1, 2011. Reservations for the film screening and reception must be made by April 1, 2011.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: Submitted films will be viewed and judged by a panel of judges who will choose the winner based upon the quality and artistry of the film. Winning films will be announced on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the final public screening, to be held at the Copenbarger Dining Room on the CBU campus.  Three cash prizes will be awarded.

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