DIGITAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Contest Guidelines

The competition is open to all students of IBA College of Mindanao.

Each team department may submit an entry.

Competition Rules
All entrants (director, scriptwriter, crew, videographer, editor, and others) must be
have collaboration of teachers/alumni/students who are students of IBA College of
Mindanao and must have his/her parent/guardian sign the form of consent to join said
competition.
All entrants must register on or before August 29, 2019. The registration will
indicate the names of the entrants as well as their respective roles. They will identify a
team name. A duly accomplished registration form must be on the main school of IBACM
at computer laboratory.
If a team must withdraw from the competition, it has to be expressed in writing not
letter than August 28, 2019.
By signing the Registration Form, the entrants agree to abide by the rules of the
competition and the film guidelines and by the decision of the panel of judges.
The right to disqualify any team who fails to comply with the competition rules and
film guidelines.
Amend the rules of the competition at any time with proper information-
dissemination to all entrants.
The final copy of the film entry must be submitted no later than August 29, 2019 no
later than 5:00 PM.
Short Film Guidelines.
The overall cast for their movie consist of collaboration of
teachers/alumni/students participation in their movie.
The location of shooting their videos only in the vicinity of their school. ( Main
School or Annex) TN Pepito Street or Purok 21, Valencia City Bukidnon.
All films received on the abovementioned deadline will be part of the competition.
Teams who fail to submit their films on the said deadline will be disqualified to join the
competition but their films will still be included in the public screening.
All creative endeavors including but not limited to: scriptwriting, directing,
shooting, editing, and musical scoring should be done by the team members. If creative
endeavors of the film are done by somebody not part of the registered team member, the
film is disqualified to join the competition.
All footage must be shoot. Existing footage including but not limited to TV
commercial and music videos may be used as a prop or a set piece in a scene.
The film must at least be fifteen minutes long but not longer than thirty minutes in
duration, including opening and closing credits.
Films need not be in English however, if ever using other language such filipino or
visayan should have subtitling in English is highly encouraged.
Any type of video camera or DSLR cameras capable of filming may be used. Animation and
computer graphics are also permitted.
The Criteria for judging as follows:
CRITERIA Average

Storytelling (30%)

Does the story have a clear structure and plot?

Are the characters adequate developed and relevant?

Is the story is original and engaging?

Are the images arranged logically and effectively in a way that fits the

Does the film have pace and continuity?

Creativity and Originality (30%)

Does the writing and direction use imaginative and creative ways to
convey the theme?
Does the film exhibit originality?

Does the film display innovative ideas or story telling techniques?

Enhancement (20%)

How strong does this entry stimulate thoughts and ideas?

Does the film provoke an emotional response?

Technical Qualities

Cinematograph 10%)

Is the camera steady and are the shots framed and focused?

Are close-ups and camera angles used to add meaning to the story?

Is the lighting and camera positioning visually effective?

Editing (5%)

Does the editing help to clarify the story and enhance the pacing and
flow of the story?
Are transitions smooth and well-paced or distracting?

Are the opening titles and closing credits appealing and easy to read?

Audio, Music, Sound Effects (5%)

Does the audio and soundtrack complement the story?

Is the dialogue and/or narration clear and easy to understand?

If there are sound effects, are they appropriate to the story or do they detract

AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS
Entries must be submitted to the Computer Laboratory Office in main school on or before
5:00 PM of August 29, 2019
Look for Ma’am Olores or Sir Gonzaga for submitting your entry
Entries must include the following details:
Name/s of team
Title of movie
The film must be submitted in a DVD and must play using standard film or soft
copies in flash drive without any content except only the video copy of you movie.
The face of the DVD should bear the title of the film and the name of the team or
the file name in flash drive should be name of title of you movie and team name.
The films must not be viewed publicly before the end of the competition.
Usage of pre-recorded music is allowed but these should be acknowledged in the credits
of the film. It is however encouraged that, teams come up with original musical scoring.
 Republic of the Philippines
IBA College of Mindanao
Making Short Film Competition
Participant / Team Name:
Instruction: Check the appropriate rating for every criterion.
3 Outstanding Content succeeded / exceeded expectations

2 Satisfactory Content met expectations

1 Unsatisfactory Content failed to meet expectations

CRITERIA 3 2 1 Average
Storytelling (30%)

Does the story have a clear structure and plot?

Are the characters adequately developed and relevant?

Is the story original and engaging?

Are the images arranged logically and effectively in a way that fits the
purpose of
Does the film have pace and continuity?

Creativity and Originality (30%)

Does the writing and direction use imaginative and creative ways to convey the
theme?
Does the film exhibit originality?

Does the film display innovative ideas or story telling techniques?

Engagement and Technical Qualities (20%)

How strongly does this entry stimulate thoughts and ideas?

Does the film provoke an emotional response?

Cinematography (10%)

Is the camera steady and are the shots framed and focused?

Are close-ups and camera angles used to add meaning to the story?

Is the lighting and camera positioning visually effective?

Editing (5%)

Does the editing help to clarify the story and enhance the pacing and flow of the
story?
Are transitions smooth and well-paced or distracting?

Are the opening titles and closing credits appealing and easy to read?

Audio, Music, Sound Effects (5%)

Does the audio and soundtrack complement the story?

Is the dialogue and/or narration clear and easy to understand?

If there are sound effects, are they appropriate to the story or do they detract

AVERAGE