SHORT FILM JUDGING CRITERIA Criteria
Exemplary (20 points)
Accomplished
Developing
(15 points)
(10 points)
Limited (5 points)
Narrative flow
The narrative/story telling flowed seamlessly. It was also strong, original, compelling, and interesting, always attracting the viewers attention
The narrative/story telling flowed consistently. It was occasionally compelling and entertaining to viewers. There were some original ideas used.
The narrative/story telling showed signs of developing an interesting and entertaining story. It mildly captured the viewer’s attention.
The narrative/story telling flowed disjointedly. It was uninteresting and only occasionally captured the viewer’s attention.
Performances
The performances by the actors were strong, original, compelling, and interesting, always attracting the viewers attention
The performances by the actors were consistent, well done and entertaining.
The performances by the actors were adequate. At times the performances rose above this level to become interesting to the viewer.
The performances by the actors looked unconfident and uninteresting to the viewer.
Production Design (props, costumes, sets, locations)
Excellent and extremely creative production design. Original and appropriate choice of props, costumes, sets and locations used.
Interesting and creative production design. Good and appropriate choice of props, costumes, sets and locations used.
Adequate and sometimes interesting production design. Some inspired choices of props, costumes, sets and locations used.
Poorly executed production design. Poor choice of props, costumes, sets and locations used.
Visual Composition/ Cinematography
Film consistently showed excellent and creative visual composition/cinematography (camera angles, camera movement, lighting, framing of shots)
Film occasionally showed excellent and creative visual composition/cinematography (camera angles, camera movement, lighting, framing of shots)
Film showed average creative visual composition/cinematography (camera angles, camera movement, lighting, framing of shots)
Film showed poor visual composition/cinematography (camera angles, camera movement, lighting, framing of shots)
Use of Audio Enhancements (sound and music)
High quality sound and excellent use of music for the soundtrack.
Very good quality sound and good choice of music for the soundtrack.
Good quality sound and good choice of music for the soundtrack.
Poor quality sound and limited or inappropriate use of music for the soundtrack.
Editing and Use of Visual Enhancements (Transitions, titles, credits, special effects)
Excellent and appropriate editing and excellent use of visual enhancements
Very good editing and use of visual enhancements. Trying to be innovative with production and presentation .
Editing was adequate however visual enhancement tools used but not always appropriate or effective.
Poor editing and no use or inappropriate use of enhancements.
SHORT FILM JUDGING CRITERIA
Content - script/story - creativity - originality - coherence production design - excellent creative product design - original and appropriate choice of props, costumes, sets and locations used overall quality - overall impression - meaningfulness - replay value
cinematography - creative visual composition/cinematography - camera angles, - camera movement - lighting - framing of shots editing - editing and use of visual enhancement - transitions, titles, credits, special effect - music and sounds
Below is the criteria that judges will use to evaluate each film.
Babe Stewart Short Film Competition – Judging Criteria Name of entry: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Award Criteria On a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being the best, give each entry a rating in the following categories.
---------------Cinematography Consider the director’s choices for shot and angles, lighting. Did they try to change ‘things’ up or were the shots static?
----------------Editing Did the film flow? Did editing impact the film, making it better or worse? Was it smooth? Sound ---------------Was the sound quality good? Were song selections good? How did sound impact film?
Storyline ----------------Could you follow the ‘show?’ Did the director/writers lead you through the story?
Film as art -----------------Did the film have an artistic quality? Was it just a home movie, or was there more to it?
Special effects -----------------Were there special effects? Were attempts made to ‘spice’ up the film?
Subject Was the subject of the film worthwhile? Was it entertaining?
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-----------------Creativity How much thought was behind the film? Was it ordinary, or more than that?
Intangibles Judges discretion
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Overall -----------------How well would this film represent the Babe Stewart Short Film Competition? Total
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McMinnville Short Film Festival Entry Rating Form The following rating scale will be applied to each entry immediately after the video is viewed by a member of the McMinnville Short Film Festival Judges Panel. Each entry will be evaluated by at least five judges, with finalists selected from those scoring highest. Judges will ask themselves the bulleted points below when judging that aspect of the film. It is understood that any evaluation of another’s artistic endeavor involves a certain degree of subjectivity. However, decisions of the Judges Panel are FINAL. Video Title: ____________________________________ Length: _____min _____sec Category (circle one): Documentary
Animation
Music Video
Comedy
Drama
Build Local
Reviewer: ____________________________________ Date Reviewed: ____________
Audience Appeal (cinematic) ____ (10) tight, visual, entertaining ____ (5) average appeal ____ (1) unnecessarily long, talky, boring
Cinematography ____ (10) highly effective visuals ____ (5) images satisfactory, average appeal ____ (1) poor quality visuals
Characterizations ____ (10) in-depth and multi-dimensional ____ (5) simple, one-dimensional characters ____ (1) poorly developed, weak, confusing
Story ____ (10) excellent writing, unique story line ____ (5) adequately developed ____ (1) story minimal and/or plot unclear
Audio, Music, Sound Effects ____ (10) excellent quality; highly effective ____ (5) satisfactory quality and impact ____ (1) poor quality recording, ineffective
Editing ____ (10) well-paced, excellent continuity ____ (5) satisfactory sequences ____ (1) poor pacing, and/or lacks continuity
Total Points = ____________
Directing ____ (10) stylish, clear point of view ____ (5) adequate style and approach ____ (1) viewpoint inconsistent or unclear
Theme ____ (10) excellent illustration of the genre ____ (5) adequate support of the genre ____ (1) unclear association to the genre
