18 Jan 2016
Call for entries
12 Apr 2016
Festival closed
12 Apr 2016
Notification date
23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016
This festival is not currently open for submissions.
Festival start: 23 April 2016 Festival end: 23 April 2016
Open to all high school age filmmakers who live in the state of New Jersey.
Free to enter.
Please take a look at the 2015 winners:
http://theoceancountylibrary.org/filmfest/
Trophies will be awarded.
Your film will be featured on the Ocean County Library website.
SUBMITTED MATERIAL:
All projects must be original work.
Submitted materials will not be returned.
JUDGING PROCESS:
Films will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, and technical execution.
SELECTION & NOTIFICATION
All filmmakers who have been selected for the festival will be notified in April, 2016. Those whose entries were not selected will not be notified. All films are subject to final approval by the Ocean County Library before screening.
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
An illustrated or computer-animated film featuring a story or a plot. The visual technique provides the illusion of motion by displaying a collection of images in sequence. Limit 3 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
An advertisement for a company, local business or product. The object is to create an interest in the promotion of the advertisement and should be targeted to the public. Limit 90 Seconds
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
Primarily for the purpose of education, instruction or historical record, documentaries cover a broad category of subjects intended to highlight some aspect of reality surrounding an issue, topic, or person of importance. The film should add value and promote discussion by bringing in new information, identifying unrecognized problems, providing or suggesting new solutions, or offering a unique perspective. Limit 5 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
The film should be characterized by abstract or avant-garde techniques, a poetic approach to a film’s construction, and or the absence of a linear narrative. Limit 5 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
A film integrating a song and imagery created for artistic purposes. The film should represent the artist's original work and emphasize the relationship between audio and video. Submissions require either original music, royalty free music, or the proper consent of any copyrighted music Limit 5 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
A segment that brings attention to an important issue ranging from local to global. Limit 3 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
Create a piece that features "Ten Things you love about your library." The theme is based on the 10 year anniversary of the Ocean County Library Student Film Fest. Limit 2 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
Create a message, with the objective of raising awareness, or changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue. Limit 2 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
An informational segment about something happening at your school, such as academics, a sporting event, or a play, etc. Limit 3 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
It should be an original film that emphasizes a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama, and horror. Limit 5 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
A film that contains no synchronized soundtrack and no spoken dialogue. It should emphasize a story. It should include character development, conflict and resolution with creative storylines that strive to keep the viewer engaged for the full length of the film. Subcategories include but are not limited to action, adventure, comedy, drama, and horror. Limit 5 Minutes
No Fee
Submissions deadline
12 Apr 16
Limit 3 Minutes
