Festival Categories
Each submission is assigned to one entry category and one age category. The categories are listed below:
Entry Categories
- Live Action (includes narrative, experimental and documentary films, public service announcements, and music videos).
- Animation (includes stop-motion drawings, claymation and computer animation).
- Teacher-Created (films created and produced by teachers working with K-12 students).
- Daily News Program.
Age Categories
- 7-10 Years (2nd – 5th Grade)
- 11-14 Years (6th – 8th Grade)
- 15-18 Years (9th-12th Grade)
- Teacher-Created Category (K-12 teachers only)
Judging
Awards are determined by a panel of artists, educators, and other professionals. Prizes may not be awarded in all categories if the judges feel that the entries do not meet the standards of The Shortie Awards – Student Film & News Festival. Likewise, judges may choose to give special recognition in subcategories of film. The first rubric is used to assess all film submissions, and the second is used to evaluate the Daily News Program category.
Awards & Festival Ceremony
Finalists in all categories will be notified in May 2010. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the festival ceremony in June 2010 in the Washington, DC metro area.
Rules
The Shortie Awards – Student Film & News Festival will retain all submitted tapes, DVDs, posters, etc. By submitting, you agree that MHz NETWORKS shall be held harmless from any and all liability arising from the broadcast or distribution of this film. Please obtain all rights in full, including but not limited to music rights, video rights and performance rights for all underlying music scores, video clips and actors appearing in your film. Upon your agreement, MHz NETWORKS may edit your production and use portions thereof for educational broadcast, web streaming, exhibition and audiovisual in perpetuity.
For additional information, email or contact the Shortie hotline at (703)770-7137.