Film Entry Rules
1. Films must be on DVD-R format only.
2. Films need to be accompanied by items under CHECKLIST. (Please go to REGISTRATION link for full details.)
3.The content of the film must be appropriate for a community based audience. Judges and/or RAAC(Rosemount Area Arts Council) will remove films that they deem unfit for a general audience.
4. Maximum film length is 44 minutes including credits. (ex: 44:01 sec. is too long)
5. All Filmmakers under 18 years of age, must have parental signatures to enter.
6. All films, including music and scripts, must be in compliance with copywright laws. If not, you are responsible for the infringement.
7. Judging evaluation will be done on overall production and entertainment value and will occur prior to the festival. The winning films will be presented on at the awards gala.
8. Films selected will be subject to the time constraints of the festival hours and some may not be shown, No refunds will given.
9. Entry fees are as follows (See REGISTRATION PAGE):
10. Entrants agree that their films (with proper credit) can be shown or displayed
at other venues in conjunction with the festival at no cost to RAAC or
connected venue. (ex: pubic access channel)
Registration
1. Download SUBMISSION FORM
2. MOVIE (DVD-R ONLY/2 copies)
3. ENTRY FEE ( Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to: RAAC)
Shorts: (10-44 minutes) $30 ($25 Early Bird-deadline 02/01/2012)
Short Shorts: (under 10 minutes) $25 ($20 Early Bird-deadline 02\01\2012)
FINAL DEADLINE for all entries is February 27, 2012.
*4. STORY SYNOPSIS-
*5. STILL PHOTO FROM FILM-(jpg.) and Film Poster.
*6. Download FILM SURVEY
(Story synopsis, still photo, and film survey are preferable through email prior to entry submission) EMAIL TO: ShamrockFF_gmail.com
Shamrock Film Festival
c/o RAAC
P.O. Box 409
Rosemount, MN
55068
Submissionform.pdf
Film Survey.pdf
Movie Submission Deadline: February 27, 2012
Nomination Judging: February 29, 2012
6pm - 8pm Robert Trail Library. (large conference room)
Nomination Judging: March 7, 2012
Awards Night: March 10, 2012
noon - 9pm Steeple Center
noon - 5pm Finals
6pm - 9pm Awards and Best of Show
2012 Categories
Definitions:
Professional: For seasoned veterans of filmmaking whether in shorts of feature length. Other examples would be filmmaking school, working with professionally trained crew members or production companies, being shown at other film festivals and/or winning previous awards for film work. ( Ages 16 and up. Open to United States residents.)
Amateur: For newcomers to filmmaking where this is one of their first films with limited access to professional crew or equipment whether by choice or budget. Other examples would be no formal training or previous film festival entries. (Ages 16 and up. Open to United States residents.)
Youth: For youth filmmakers honing their craft or just starting out the search will be for the most creative storytellers based on their age. (Ages 15 and under. Open to entrants Worldwide.)
Local: Whether you are amateur or professional, adult or youth, if you are a Minnesota resident you will be considered for this category to honor our state's best.
Foreign: This is for professional or amateur entries from around the world of any age.
(Non-United States residents.)
People's Choice: Votes will be tabulated from viewing day and/or awards night
participants. (Open to entrants worldwide)
2010 Festival Winners
Best Professional:- A John’s Story(documentary)-Mica Mcmullen & Natali Jones
Best Amateur-Jumbo: The disappearance of an American Icon (documentary)-Marc Ye
Best Foreign Film-My Father Joe (drama)-Nikila Cole
Best Minnesotan-The Ride Home(suspense)-Justin & Kristin Schaack
Best Youth-The Quagmire Teens-(comedy)-Jose Manuel Hernandez
People's Choice-Masquerade(drama)-Jennifer Prettyman
2009 Festival Winners
Best of Show (Professional) : "Chiasm - Someone" - Ryan Wetherall
Best of Show (Amateur) : "Entendre"-Mike Markes
Best Director : "Divided"-John Beaudine
Best Screenplay : "Heavenly Sight" - Tom Brandau
Best Actor : "Heavenly Sight"-Noah Coon
Best Actress : "Chiasm - Someone"-Sammy Johnson
Honorable Mention : "Delano Heroes"-Gwen Briesemeister
* Special Thanks to 48 Hour Film Project Audience Favorite :
"Walter the Wolverine"-Justin Schaack
2008 Festival Winners
Best of Show : "Simulacra"- Justin Schaak
Best Director : "Road Kill" Will Vincent/Chris Everheart
Best Screenplay : "Focus"-Justin Schaak
Best Actor/Actress: "My Heart Full of Peace"-Bethany Armstrong/Stephanie Zwald
Honorable Mention :- "I'm Dating a Monster" - Elvis Kunesh
* Special Thanks to local area winners who showed their films:
48 Hour Film Festival Winner for Comedy - "The Expectant"- Ryan Taylor and Shannon Schaefere
2007 Screenlab Challenge Winner -"The Forgotten"-Chris Gegax
48 Hour Film Festival Winner for Mocumentary - "The Jig is Up"- Mike Scholtz
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