Documentary Film Festival
Exemplary Accomplished
10 points
Historical The details were accurate.
Quality Sources were credible.
(research, Both sides of the issue
analysis, and were presented.
interpretation of
the topic)
Thesis The film presented a
strong thesis that is
relevant to the context and
references.
Performances The performances were
(acting, always engaging, strong,
interviewing, original, compelling, and
presenting) interesting, always
attracting
the viewers’ attention
Narrative flow The narrative/story telling
flowed seamlessly. It was
also strong, original,
compelling, and
interesting,
always attracting the
viewers attention
Production Excellent and extremely
Design creative production design.
(props, Original and appropriate
costumes, choice of props, costumes,
sets, locations) sets and locations used.
Visual Film consistently showed
Composition/ excellent and creative
Cinematograph visual
y composition/cinematograp
hy
(camera angles, camera
Developing
8 points
The details were accurate,
but insufficient. Sources
were credible. Both sides
of the issue were
presented.
The performances were
consistent, well done and
entertaining.
The narrative/story telling
flowed consistently. It was
occasionally compelling
and
entertaining to viewers.
There were some original
ideas used.
Interesting and creative
production design. Good
and appropriate choice of
props, costumes, sets and
locations used.
Film occasionally showed
excellent and creative
visual
composition/cinematograp
hy
(camera angles, camera
Limited
6 points
The details were accurate,
but insufficient. Sources
were somehow credible.
Both sides of the issue
were somehow presented.
The performances were
adequate. At times the
performances rose above
this level to become
interesting to the viewer.
The narrative/story telling
showed signs of
developing
in to an interesting and
entertaining story. It mildly
captured the viewer’s
attention.
Adequate and sometimes
interesting production
design. Some inspired
choices of props,
costumes,
sets and locations used.
Film showed average
creative visual
composition/cinematograp
hy
(camera angles, camera
movement, lighting,
Scor
e
4 points
The details were
insufficient. Sources were
not credible. Only one side
of the issue is presented.
No argument is evident in
the film.
The performances looked
unconfident and
uninteresting to the viewer.
The narrative/story telling
flowed disjointedly. It was
uninteresting and only
occasionally captured the
viewer’s attention.
Poorly executed production
design. Poor choice of
props, costumes, sets and
locations used.
Film showed poor visual
composition/cinematograp
hy
(camera angles, camera
movement, lighting,
framing
 movement, lighting, movement, lighting, framing of shots)
framing framing of shots)
of shots) of shots)
Use of Audio High quality sound and Very good quality sound Good quality sound and Poor quality sound and
Enhancements excellent use of music for and good choice of music for limited or inappropriate use
(sound and the soundtrack. good choice of music for the of music for the
music) the soundtrack. soundtrack.
soundtrack.

Editing and Excellent and appropriate Very good editing and use Editing was adequate Poor editing and no use or
Use of editing and excellent use of of visual enhancements. however visual inappropriate use of
Visual visual enhancements Trying to be innovative with enhancement tools used enhancements.
Enhancements production and but not always appropriate
(Transitions, presentation. or effective.
titles,
credits, special
effects)

General
Comments

Nominations for Awards:

Best Documentary Film ____________________________________________________________________________

Best Video Editor ____________________________________________________________________________
Best Screenwriter ____________________________________________________________________________
Best Documentarian ____________________________________________________________________________

Rules: c. Channel is suggested but not prescribed.

1. Major Rule: d. Credits should be at the end of the film.
a. Length should be between 20-40 minutes. e. The film is not about the characters but about the issue.
Penalty for Infractions: Every minute of excess or insufficiency in the
length prescribed is equal to three (3) points deduction. Penalty for Infractions: re-editing the video
b. Thesis should be relevant to the current social issues in the province.
Penalty for Infractions: Absence of clear thesis will entail disqualification 3. Judges shall nominate maximum of two names for each award. The
from any of the awards and re-filming of the documentary. individual most nominated shall receive the award. In case of ties, the
c. Plagiarism. judges shall discuss the most worthy recipient for the award. Awards
Penalty for Infractions: Disqualification and a heavy penalty on the grade. shall be given to the following:
d. Tampering videos and sources. Best Documentary Film 500.00
Penalty for Infractions: Disqualification and a heavy penalty on the grade. Best Video Editor 300.00
2. Minor Rule: Best Screenwriter 300.00
a. Name of the school should be in the credits. Best Documentarian 300.00
b. The film must have a title bearing the subject of the film.

Judge’s Signature: _______________________