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Film/Video Production Rules
Film/video production entries must be original works of fiction or nonfiction relating to the current Reflections Program theme. The entries may be with or without sound.
The student submitting the entry must be the director, screenwriter, and cameraperson. If using a computer, the student must do all of the work. If the student chooses to appear in the production, a camera on a tripod may be used. All storyboarding, editing, etc., must be done by the student.
Whether an entry uses a variety of techniques or a simple approach, it will be judged primarily on how well the student uses his or her artistic vision to portray the theme. A well-developed concept is more important than technique.
Categories
Originality
Each entry must be the original work of one student only. An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. Because the program is designed to encourage and recognize each student’s individual creativity, help from an adult or collaboration with other students is not allowed. Use of copyrighted material is prohibited. Literature entrants are not to borrow from copyrighted material.
Plagiarism is defined as taking and using another person’s ideas, writings, or inventions as one’s own. Plagiarized entries will be disqualified and returned to the students.
Entry Form
All participants are required to fill out in its entirety and sign the Official Entry Form. Students who have not completely filled out the form will not be eligible to participate in the program. In situations where the child cannot fill out the entry form or write legibly, a parent may sign his or her child’s name. Students have the option of placing the titles of their works on the Official Entry Form and must answer a few questions about how they created their works (see Required Information).
Return of Artwork
The national PTA office does not return entries.
Judging
All national entries are judged on artistic merit, creativity, and interpretation of the theme.
Music
The title, composer, and performer of any background music must be credited and documented on the Official Entry Form.
Presentation
Recommendations for quality recordings
Required Information
On the Official Entry Form, please answer the following:
Optional Artist Statement
On the Official Entry Form, describe what inspired you to create this work.