SHORT FILM JUDGING CRITERIA

Criteria Exemplary
(20 points)
Accomplished
(15 points)
Developing
(10 points)
Limited
(5 points)
Narrative flow The narrative/story telling
flowed seamlessly. It was
also strong, original,
compelling, and interesting,
always attracting the
viewers attention
The narrative/story telling
flowed consistently. It was
occasionally compelling and
entertaining to viewers.
There were some original
ideas used.
The narrative/story telling
showed signs of developing
an interesting and
entertaining story. It mildly
captured the viewers
attention.
The narrative/story telling
flowed disjointedly. It was
uninteresting and only
occasionally captured the
viewers attention.
Performances The performances by the
actors were strong,
original, compelling, and
interesting, always attracting
the viewers attention
The performances by the
actors were consistent, well
done and entertaining.
The performances by the
actors were adequate. At
times the performances rose
above this level to become
interesting to the viewer.
The performances by the
actors looked unconfident
and uninteresting to the
viewer.
Production Design
(props, costumes,
sets, locations)
Excellent and extremely
creative production design.
Original and appropriate
choice of props, costumes,
sets and locations used.
Interesting and creative
production design. Good
and appropriate choice of
props, costumes, sets and
locations used.
Adequate and sometimes
interesting production
design. Some inspired
choices of props, costumes,
sets and locations used.
Poorly executed production
design. Poor choice of
props, costumes, sets and
locations used.
Visual Composition/
Cinematography
Film consistently showed
excellent and creative visual
composition/cinematography
(camera angles, camera
movement, lighting, framing
of shots)
Film occasionally showed
excellent and creative visual
composition/cinematography
(camera angles, camera
movement, lighting, framing
of shots)
Film showed average
creative visual
composition/cinematography
(camera angles, camera
movement, lighting, framing
of shots)
Film showed poor visual
composition/cinematography
(camera angles, camera
movement, lighting, framing
of shots)
Use of Audio
Enhancements
(sound and music)
High quality sound and
excellent use of music for
the soundtrack.
Very good quality sound and
good choice of music for the
soundtrack.
Good quality sound and
good choice of music for the
soundtrack.
Poor quality sound and
limited or inappropriate use
of music for the soundtrack.
Editing and Use of
Visual
Enhancements
(Transitions, titles,
credits, special
effects)
Excellent and appropriate
editing and excellent use of
visual enhancements
Very good editing and use of
visual enhancements. Trying
to be innovative with
production and presentation.
Editing was adequate
however visual
enhancement tools used but
not always appropriate or
effective.
Poor editing and no use or
inappropriate use of
enhancements.




SHORT FILM JUDGING CRITERIA

Content
- script/story
- creativity
- originality
- coherence

production design
- excellent creative product design
- original and appropriate choice of props, costumes, sets and
locations used

overall quality
- overall impression
- meaningfulness
- replay value

cinematography
- creative visual composition/cinematography
- camera angles,
- camera movement
- lighting
- framing of shots

editing
- editing and use of visual enhancement
- transitions, titles, credits, special effect
- music and sounds



Judging Criteria
Below is the criteria that judges will use to evaluate each film.

Babe Stewart Short Film Competition Judging Criteria

Name of entry: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Award Criteria
On a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being the best, give each entry a rating in the following categories.

Cinematography ----------------
Consider the directors choices for shot and angles, lighting. Did they try to change things up or were the shots static? How was the film visually?


Editing -----------------
Did the film flow? Did editing impact the film, making it better or worse? Was it smooth?

Sound ----------------
Was the sound quality good? Were song selections good? How did sound impact film?


Storyline -----------------
Could you follow the show? Did the director/writers lead you through the story?


Film as art ------------------
Did the film have an artistic quality? Was it just a home movie, or was there more to it?


Special effects ------------------
Were there special effects? Were attempts made to spice up the film?


Subject ------------------
Was the subject of the film worthwhile? Was it entertaining?


Creativity ------------------
How much thought was behind the film? Was it ordinary, or more than that?


Intangibles ------------------
Judges discretion


Overall ------------------
How well would this film represent the Babe Stewart Short Film Competition?

Total ----------------







McMinnville Short Film Festival Entry Rating Form

The following rating scale will be applied to each entry immediately after the video is viewed by a member of the
McMinnville Short Film Festival Judges Panel. Each entry will be evaluated by at least five judges, with finalists selected
from those scoring highest. Judges will ask themselves the bulleted points below when judging that aspect of the film.

It is understood that any evaluation of anothers artistic endeavor involves a certain degree of subjectivity. However,
decisions of the Judges Panel are FINAL.

Video Title: ____________________________________ Length: _____min _____sec

Category (circle one): Documentary Animation Music Video Comedy Drama Build Local

Reviewer: ____________________________________ Date Reviewed: ____________


Audience Appeal (cinematic)
____ (10) tight, visual, entertaining
____ (5) average appeal
____ (1) unnecessarily long, talky, boring

Characterizations
____ (10) in-depth and multi-dimensional
____ (5) simple, one-dimensional characters
____ (1) poorly developed, weak, confusing

Cinematography
____ (10) highly effective visuals
____ (5) images satisfactory, average appeal
____ (1) poor quality visuals
Story
____ (10) excellent writing, unique story line
____ (5) adequately developed
____ (1) story minimal and/or plot unclear

Audio, Music, Sound Effects
____ (10) excellent quality; highly effective
____ (5) satisfactory quality and impact
____ (1) poor quality recording, ineffective

Directing
____ (10) stylish, clear point of view
____ (5) adequate style and approach
____ (1) viewpoint inconsistent or unclear

Editing
____ (10) well-paced, excellent continuity
____ (5) satisfactory sequences
____ (1) poor pacing, and/or lacks continuity

Theme
____ (10) excellent illustration of the genre
____ (5) adequate support of the genre
____ (1) unclear association to the genre


Total Points = ____________