2008 Assurance Form – Mabry Film Festival The official name of this movie as it is to appear in the Film Festival is the following: ____________________________________________ This movie is being entered into the following category(ies) :
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Best Picture Best Sound Best Editing Best Screenplay Best Cinematography Best Teaching and Learning Best Documentary
I certify that all copyright protected materials used in this film are used with appropriate copyright permissions, and this permission is on file at Mabry. Initial_________ I certify that the source of all copyrighted material and all material used under a Creative Commons license are appropriately credited in the closing credits. Initial_________ I also certify that all persons, whose images were filmed or photographed by our video production team and are included in this movie, have given written permission for their image to be used, and this permission is on file at Mabry. Initial_________ I certify that this movie is no longer than 2 minutes, 0 seconds, 0 frames. Initial_________ I certify that students’ names included in the credits of this movie are presented without last names, as example indicates—John or John S. (and not John Smith)…UNLESS a Form CFIA-1 has been used and attached to this form. Initial_________ I acknowledge that anything that might be considered questionable by anyone has been submitted to the administration for review in time for any necessary corrections to be made. Initial_________ If this movie should win a category, the following students (print) will receive the trophies: 1.
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If this movie is selected by an independent committee to receive a special award, the student who, in the estimation of our production team, should receive that award is _______________________________________. Teacher Signature:__________________________________________ Date:_______________________ **If a student has created this independent film, without the supervision of a teacher, the student must sign below, and the signature beneath the student’s indicates that a parent/guardian is affirming the information included in this document. Student signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________ Parent/guardian______________________________________________ Date: ______________________ NOTE: TURN OVER FOR DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES
CATEGORY DEFINITIONS BEST PICTURE – All of the elements of the movie brings a powerful emotional impact that convincingly conveys the message of the movie, leaving a lasting impression. BEST SOUND – The choice of music and sound effects, sound levels, and sound elements (music choice, sound effects, voiceover, dialogue and mixing) help convey the message of the movie. Importing sound from the phone, the web, CDs, and tapes is important and is used effectively. BEST EDITING – Assemblies a variety of movie components skillfully, so as to facilitate telling a compelling story. BEST SCREENPLAY – has created a story that is compelling, interesting and meaningful. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – The overall visual impact of the film: lighting, composition, photography, and framing. How well does the visual information tell the story? BEST TEACHING AND LEARNING – Best representation of curricular significance. BEST DOCUMENTARY – Best presentation of political, social, or historical subject matter in a factual and informative manner.