6th DUAG: Student Film Festival

Rules, Mechanics, Awards & Criteria

Rules:

1. The contest is open to all Departments/Colleges of Filamer Christian

University.
2. All Departments with the exception of the elementary department must sent
at least 1 (one) entry. Department/Colleges that are not able to participate
will pay an amount of Php 1,500.00 as penalty upon the agreement made
during the meeting of the CGVG.
3. On-screen cast and production crew, as well as the people behind the scenes
must be bona fide students of FCU; they must be enrolled in the same
department for the current 2nd semester (AY. 2015-2016).
4. The film may be of any genre.
5. All entries must be completely original & independently produced. Plagiarism
is strictly prohibited.
6. All entries that have been previously exhibited in any public screening are
automatically disqualified.
7. The official film entry must have a minimum length of 40 minutes and a
maximum of 60 minutes. It should be accompanied by a maximum of 1-2
minutes theatrical movie trailer.
8. Screenplay must be original.
9. Vulgar, explicit words and scenes that portray graphical abuse, pornography
and other forms of violence are strictly prohibited.
10.Each entry must have a premiere screening on March 4, 2016.
11.All entries must have an official Theme Song.
12.Deadline is on February 22, 2016. Deadline is deadline. No extensions.
13.Any violation of the above rules is tantamount to disqualification of the entry.

Mechanics:

1. The Governors/committee-in-charge should submit the following on or before

February 22, 2016 until 6 pm only to the Chairman or to any FCUSR National
officials for the screening and evaluation:

Two (2) burned DVDs of the film

HD file (MP4 format with the resolution of 720p up to 1080p) of the film

1-2 minutes theatrical movie trailer in MP4 format

 Softcopy of films Official Theme Song with the hardcopy of Lyrics

Hard copy of the Film Synopsis and Script

List of cast names and characters with close up picture and a

photocopy of their Registration Form.

List of Crew team and title with a photocopy of their Registration Form.

Softcopy of your films sample tickets (standard size: L: 2 W: 3)

Softcopy of Original Poster Design size L: 18 x W: 12 in vertical

format

2. 3 days after the evaluation and screening, all entries will undergo prejudging.

3. All entries shall be judged. Performances of the actors and the craft behind
the scenes will be judged too.

4. Showing date shall be on the premier day and first day of the FCUSR Days
celebration (March 7-9, 2016).

5. There will be two designated movie houses namely AVCC and FCU Roblee
Hall.

6. Screening will start at 8 am. The organizers will not wait for the movie houses
to be fully occupied with or without the movie-goers or the audience. The film
will start at 8 am, sharp. The sequence of the movie screening will be
determined via drawing of lots.

7. Awarding program will follow in the evening of March 9, 2016.

8. The decision of the board of Judges is deemed to be final and should be

regarded with respect and cordiality.

Awards:

Best Picture* Best Production Design

nd
o 2 Best Picture Best Screenplay
o rd
3 Best Picture Best Costume Design
Best Actor Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Best Actress Best Musical Scoring
Best Director Best Poster
Best Supporting Actor Best Theme Song
Best Supporting Actress Male Star of the Night
Best Cinematography Female Star of the Night
Best Editing Top Grosser**
 *Shall be awarded to the Film with the highest percentage on judges total
scoring.
**Shall be given to the film with the highest gross income based on the ticket
sales.

BEST PICTURE
Criteria
CINEMATOGRAPHY

Video Setting
Lighting 15%
Camera Angling
Camera Movements

EDITING

Visual Effects
Pacing Flow 15%
Continuity
Editing Creativity

MUSICAL SCORING

Audio
Sound Effects 15%
Soundtracks

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Art Direction/Setting
Filmic quality of the production 15%
Effectiveness of the production

DIRECTION

Understanding of and
commitment to the script
Conceptual design and style 15%
Thematic development
Effective execution of direction

SCREENPLAY

Story Uniqueness
Dialogue 15%
Characters

ENTERTAINMENT &
10%
EDUCATIONAL VALUES
 TOTAL 100%

BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS, BEST

SUPPORTING ACTOR
& BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Criteria
Understanding of and commitment to the
20%
script
Embodying the character (including physical
20%
and vocal traits where appropriate)
Giving a performance that is conducive to
20%
the production
Overall effectiveness of the performance 40%
TOTAL 100%

BEST COSTUME DESIGN & BEST MAKEUP AND

HAIRSTYLING
Criteria
Creating tone and mood 20%
Originality 20%
Filmic quality 20%
Overall effectiveness and/or appropriateness 40%
TOTAL 100%

BEST POSTER
Criteria

Appeal 50%
Layout 30%
Readability 20%
TOTAL 100%

BEST THEME SONG

Criteria
Song Appropriateness 45%
Vocals 30%
Sound Technicality 25%
TOTAL 100%