KICK OFF Drawings
Team Captains are required to attend the Kickoff Event. Doors open at 6:30pm so get there early to get a good seat. The location will be announced on social media the week before the kickoff event.
November 1, 2019 at the kick off event each team captain will draw for the their team's film genre.
At the Kickoff Event each team will randomly draw a film genre. Your team will be required to declare the genre to the organizers and required to adhere to the genre for competition. C-47FF staff will log your genre.
Your film must be true to the genre you have selected — no trading with other teams!
Got it all? Be warned...
Got it all? Be warned...
Element Assignment
Land Mark, Prop & Dialog Requirements
At the Kickoff Event we will announce a prop and line(s) of dialogue just a few minutes before the Official Filmmaking Period begins. Teams can watch on social media for the elements to be announced at 6:01pm.
These elements must be included in your film.
ALL teams will have the same required elements. It's up to each team to decide how to integrate them into their own film. Teams compete for most creative use of these elements.
ALL teams will have the same required elements. It's up to each team to decide how to integrate them into their own film. Teams compete for most creative use of these elements.
- Required Landmark
Each film must include a Carrboro landmark (building, monument, etc.) or identifying characteristic (e.g., bus, city office) of the Carrboro. (Note: The landmark or characteristic must exist inside city limits.) The landmark must appear at minimum on 15% of the screen for at a minimum of one second. This rule applies to 2019. - Required Dialog
The required line(s) of dialogue must be heard or seen - it may be written. It may be in a foreign language; however if it is not clear that this is the required line, it should be translated. - Required Prop
The required prop must be minimum on 15% of the screen and appear on screen of a minimum of 1 second, and the prop should be used in your film in some way.
Example: A rope, a map, a power cord - Required Adherence to Genre
The film genre should be easily identifiable by judges. Adherence to the genre is part of the judging criteria. The look, tone, or script should reflect the genre.
Adherence to GENRE
Did you know judges base part of their scores on a film’s adherence to assignment? This refers to the genre and required elements. Teams must announce their genre at the time of drawing.
There are 4 genre categories. THESE WILL NOT BE ANNOUNCED UNTIL KICKOFF.
Elements in Credits Do Not Count
The required elements must appear in the story of your film. Use of the elements only in the end credits will NOT fulfill the requirement.
Judging Criteria
Our panels of judges will include a few of the following: film critic, producer, actor, or filmmaker. C-47 will post a link to the judges IMDB pages.
Considerations For Best Film
- Artistic Merit - (Story, Creativity, entertainment, Direction, Art, etc.) - 45%
- Technical Merit - (Cinematography, Production Value, Story Pace, Sound,) - 30%
- Adherence to the Assignment - (use of landmark, prop, dialog, Genre identification ) 25%
Considerations For Best In Genre
- Artistic Merit - (Story, Creativity, entertainment, Direction, Art, etc.) - 45%
- Technical Merit - (Cinematography, Production Value, Story Pace, Sound,)- 20%
- Adherence to the Assignment - (use of landmark, prop, dialog, Genre identification ) - 35%
Prizes
BEST FILM
BEST FILM
- Screen at Carrboro Film Festival
- WriterDuet Pro subscription $89 value
- Anker Power device $32 value
- Screen at Carrboro Film Festival
- WriterDuet Pro subscription $89 value
- Anker Power device $22 value
Paperwork Required
Team Captain's Agreement- Due at sign up and entry payment
Wrap Up Form - We want to know what it took to make your film—what happened during your C-47 filmmaking frenzy?
Team Roster - Tells us who is on your team, their job, and their e-mail address.
Team Captain Declaration-The Team Leader must sign this form to certify that all creative work took place during the Official Competition Period.
Waiver and Release Form- This is a combined Talent Release and Liability Waiver Form, meaning there's one less form you have to keep track of.
All cast and crew must sign to participate.
Each team member must sign a separate form.
Remember, this form helps protect you, the team leader, as well as the Project.
All cast and crew must sign to participate.
Each team member must sign a separate form.
Remember, this form helps protect you, the team leader, as well as the Project.
Music release Form- This form is used for music. Every song in your film must have a music release form. You have been warned!
Copyrighted Materials Release Form- This form is used for sound effects, photographs, stock footage as part of a post-production effect (including relevant video filters) and other materials.
Location Release Form- This form is used for location releases.
Organizer and judges will confirm each teams paperwork when they cross the finish line. A check list for these element for each team will be used.
