FRESH FILM NORTHWEST 2016 GUIDELINES Entry form on following page.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 27th, 2016

SUBMISSION IS FREE.

ABOUT FRESH FILM NORTHWEST Fresh Film Northwest is an annual opportunity for Northwest youth filmmakers, ages 13-19, to have their work viewed by professional media artists and presented to the public. We hope the Festival encourages young people to use media to creatively express personal concerns, explore important social issues and share engaging stories about the world today. Entries selected by a jury of professional northwest filmmakers will be shown at an awards ceremony as part of the Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival in the Film Center’s Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, and distributed online for year-round, international audiences. Fresh Film Northwest 2016 will mark its 40th year!

RULES & ELIGIBILITY Any young filmmaker between the ages of 13 and 19 living in Oregon, , , , or may enter a film in any theme or style made after September 1, 2014. Group projects as well as individual works are acceptable. All entries must be student produced. We cannot accept work that includes copyrighted music. Adult guidance and instruction is permissible, but the primary hands-on creative work and point-of-view must be by a student(s). There is NO entry fee. Additional information is available by visiting the Film Center website – www.nwfilm.org.

JURY PROCESS A jury panel of media professionals and educators will select entries for recognition in three categories: Creative Self-Expression, Heart, and Integrative Learning. All entries will be considered for all three categories. Criteria for selection include: Freshness & Originality, Persuasive Point of View, Emotional Impact, Technical Proficiency, and successful Risk-Taking. The use of original music (not copyrighted) is strongly encouraged.

Multiple submissions are allowed but you MUST submit a separate form and separate link for each submission.

QUESTIONS? Contact us at (503) 221-1156 or email [email protected]

FRESH FILM NORTHWEST ENTRY FORM

EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 27, 2016 (postmarked)

FILMMAKER INFORMATION Please be complete & legible.

Name Age Grade Role/Contribution______Additional Names (please list everyone who participated with age, grade, and role on film crew): 1. Role 2. Role 3. Role Mail Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Email Parent/Guardian Email

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION (If applicable) School/Organization Name Instructor Name Class Name Address City State Zip Instructor Phone School Fax Instructor Email Summer Mailing Address

SUBMISSION INFORMATION Title of Work Running time Completion date SYNOPSIS: Describe the theme or topic of your entry in 30 words or less:

INSPIRATION: How did you get the idea for this film and why did you make it? Use 50 words or less:

NOTE: FRESH FILM NW CANNOT ACCEPT WORK THAT INCLUDES COPYRIGHTED MUSIC

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

Submit your film as a high quality QuickTime file on a data disc or thumb drive. Name your file with your last name and title of the work. . *PLEASE NOTE that media cannot be returned—do not send a master copy.

We ask that you NOT burn a playable DVD.

Each entry must be accompanied by its own entry form. A separate form and QuickTime file is required for each submission.

SEND TO:

FFNW Northwest Film Center 1219 SW Park Ave Portland, OR 97205

Questions? Contact us at 503-221-1156 or email [email protected].