ENTRY GUIDELINES

1. All entries must address a social issue that affects communities, locally or abroad. Examples of social issues include, but are not limited to: protecting the environment, anti-bullying, drug and alcohol prevention, human rights, HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, energy conservation, etc.

2. All entries must be original student work. Students may work individually or as teams. Faculty or parent guidance and instruction are acceptable, but planning, production, and operation of equipment should be student work.

3. All entries must be sponsored by an adult (18 years or older). The sponsor will be the main contact representing the entry and must be available via e-mail or phone.

4. Any visual or audio material which is not student produced must adhere to the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia. The student(s) must give credit in the concluding graphics to the producer of the work(s) used. Extended use of copyrighted material (e.g., more than 30 seconds of a song) requires written permission from the owner of the copyright. A copyright permission release letter signed by the copyright holder must be included with the entry form and media.

5. Entries submitted to this festival may be entered only once per year and in only one category.

6.  All entries should be in English, or provide English subtitles.

7.  Entries will be accepted only on a DVD in a .mov file.

8.  Entries must be postmarked by April 13, 2012. Each entry must include a signed entry form, and Media Release forms for each student.

If you have questions about any of the Entry Guidelines, please contact us in advance.

Sponsor Certifications
Sponsors will be required to sign each project form certifying the following:
  1. The project was produced by students.
  2. The visual and/or audio material in this production is student produced and adheres to the Fair Use Guidelines for Educational Multimedia. If the material in this production does not adhere to the Fair Use Guidelines, sponsors will enclose written permission from the holder(s) of the copyright(s).
  3. Sponsors grant Nobis Project permission to make copies of the project to be used for festival viewings, training, and promotion, as Nobis  Project deems appropriate. This may include, but is not limited to, print, electronic, and broadcast distribution.


Mailing Address for Entries

Nobis Project Film Festival
ATTN: Christen Clougherty
PO Box 9304
Savannah, GA 31412

Return of Materials
The submitted media will not be returned. Do not send master copies or “only copies” of projects. Make a copy to keep for your records.
 
We also encourage all students to also submit their work to other festivals! 

 

Photo Credit: C. Clougherty
 
 
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