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CEEF'S ePIC FILM FESTIVAL

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:

All K-8 students in the Cupertino Union School District

FILM CATEGORIES:
“Everyone should know…
…what I discovered”—Documentary
…what I mastered” —Instructional Video
…what I created” —Video Based on an Original Literary Work

ePIC AWARDS:
Best Documentary
Best Instructional Video
Best Video Based on an Original Literary Work
Best Screenplay
Best Soundtrack
Best Cinematography
Best Animation
Most Creative 
                     
PRIZE SPONSORS:
Apple Computer
The Learning Game  (early response)  

HOW TO ENTER:
Films should be submitted in cross-platform CD-ROM and in ‘QuickTime or iMovie format. One movie per CD.
Semi-finalist and finalist films will be screened at CEEF’s ePIC premiere on Friday, April 4, 2008.


ENTRY DEADLINE:
Intention to participate forms are due November 1, 2007. 
ePIC entries must be received by CEEF no later than
5 p.m., February 27, 2008. 
The CEEF office is located at 10301 Vista Drive, Cupertino. 

FESTIVAL PREMIERE:
Friday, April 4, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.
Lawson Middle School, 10401 Vista Drive, Cupertino

CEEF INNOVATOR AWARDS CEREMONY
Friday, April 4, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Lawson Middle School 

RULES:

  • Movies must be created by currently enrolled students  in the Cupertino Union School District.  Films commissioned for commercial  purposes or for profit may not be entered.
  • Movies must be submitted on cross-platform CD-ROM and in QuickTime or iMovie format. One movie per CD.
  • You may enter as many movies as you like; however, movies may be submitted only once.
  • Instructional and Original Literary Movies must be no longer than two minutes in length with a file size no larger than 30 MB; Documentaries must be no longer than four minutes in length.
  • CEEF may disqualify any entry deemed inappropriate within their sole discretion.
  • Digital movies must be received in the CEEF office, 10301 Vista Drive, Cupertino, no later than 5 p.m., February 27, 2008.
  • Release forms for everyone in your movie must be submitted with the movie entry.
  • Any copyrighted work – music, logos, or clips - must have the appropriate written permission attached.
  • By submitting a movie, the contestant(s) grants CEEF the right to publish the movie in part or in whole in any medium
  • Copyright of the movie will remain with the contestant.

JUDGING CRITERIA                POSSIBLE POINTS
Instructional Merit                                20
Creativity                                             20
Cinematography                                  20
Screenplay                                          20
Soundtrack                                         
20
Total Possible Score                       100.

Instructional Merit: Movie demonstrates depth of knowledge, insight, and adherence to rules of language.
Creativity:  Movie is well developed, aesthetically pleasing, and adds a different angle to its content.
Cinematography:  Movie presents high quality images, sound, lighting, editing, etc.
Screenplay:  Script shapes information or ideas in a manner that speaks to a universal audience.
Soundtrack:  Recorded music, dialogue, and sound effects add to the impact of the movie’s impact.

 

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