Überfest Spring Break Film Challenge - $500 Prize

www.masoncablenetwork.com/uberfest

What is the Überfest Spring Break Film Challenge?
Filmmaking teams have ten days to make a short film. All creativity—writing, shooting, editing and adding a musical soundtrack—must occur during Spring Break beginning Friday, March 9 at noon and ending Monday, March 19 at 2pm. The films will be screened for a public audience at Überfest on April 23, 2012.
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www.masoncablenetwork.com/uberfest

What is the Überfest Spring Break Film Challenge?
Filmmaking teams have ten days to make a short film. All creativity—writing, shooting, editing and adding a musical soundtrack—must occur during Spring Break beginning Friday, March 9 at noon and ending Monday, March 19 at 2pm. The films will be screened for a public audience at Überfest on April 23, 2012.

When is the kick-off event?
The official kick-off will take place in the Office of Student Media Conference Room in HUB/SUB II, Ground floor on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 12PM. At this event your team representative will pick up a producer’s packet and draw a card with your challenge word. If you are unable to attend this event, please email mcnfilmfest@gmu.edu to make other arrangements.

When are films due?
Films are due in DVD format by 2pm on Monday, March 19, 2012. Drop off films in the Office of Student Media, HUB/SUB II Ground Floor with your release forms.

What are the films about?
That’s up to the filmmaker; however, each team must select a challenge word for its movie in a random drawing at the start of the competition. This year, the theme is Emotion.

Who sees the films?
The films screen during Überfest, a student film festival held at GMU every year. This year will have an Academy Awards theme, complete with paparazzi and a red carpet! Friends, family, and community members are invited to the screening. Films will also be shown on Mason Cable Network, Channel 231, in high definition during Prime Time every night.

Do I have to be a film student?
Absolutely not! You can film on any camera (HDV, DSLR, or even an iPhone!)

Who are the filmmakers?
You! The only requirement is that the Writer/Director must be GMU student(s).

How long are the films?
The films are short; they must be a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes.

Is this a contest?
Yes. One film will be chosen for the $500 MCN Award. All films will also be qualified for the general Überfest awards.

Who judges the films?
Distinguished GMU faculty members will judge the competition based on aesthetics, storyline, challenge criteria, and technical merit. These judges generally have extensive experience within the field. We require these judges to be fair and impartial. Our judges donate their time and talent to select the top films. In addition to determining the Spring Break Film Challenge winner they also select a number of other awards for Überfest.

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