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\n\t\tINFORMATION, RULES & REGULATIONS\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The primary objective of the 2023 Halloween Student Silent Film Festival is to offer students the opportunity to create contemporary silent films and enhance their storytelling abilities without relying on dialogue. This demanding exercise will significantly improve students’ capacity to produce engaging films.<\/h4>\n

In order to participate in the festival, every school must pay an entry fee, which will not only help fund the event but also encourage students to participate with seriousness and dedication. Please note that only one film submission is allowed per school. If a school has multiple films to choose from, they must select the best one for submission.<\/h4>\n

To help schools choose the best film, we recommend that they organize their own mini-festival or pre-judging event to evaluate the entries and select the best silent film to enter into the Student Silent Film Festival.<\/h4>\n

Every participating group is required to have two adult chaperones, including at least one teacher, to ensure proper supervision and guidance.<\/h4>\n

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

EVENT DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR MMEA MEMBERS:<\/strong> Monday May 1, 2023<\/p>\n

GENERAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE:<\/strong> Friday, September 22, 2023<\/p>\n

PAYMENT DEADLINE:<\/strong> Friday, September 29, 2023<\/p>\n

FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINE:<\/strong> Friday, September 29, 2023<\/p>\n

THEME<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year’s event has a deliberately broad theme that revolves around Halloween. We’re aiming for a truly unsettling atmosphere, with plenty of room for elements of horror, suspense, and outright creepiness. But don’t let that limit your creativity – you could even take a completely different approach and try creating something that’s a Halloween-inspired comedy. Whatever you choose, we strongly encourage you to unleash your imagination and create something that’s truly spine-chilling.<\/h4>\n

VENUE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove<\/h4>\n

PARTICIPATION FEES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Participation Fee:<\/strong> \u00a0The participation fee is $200.00 per school. \u00a0This fee will provide\u00a0 10 Artist\/Faculty Passes and 2 Additional Passes for chaperones. Each group is required to have 2 adult chaperones including a teacher<\/h4>\n

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET COSTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

General Admission Tickets:<\/strong> General admission tickets for the big night is $25 per person ($18 in Advance Online). \u00a0<\/h4>\n

EVENT SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

5:30 – 6:30 pm:\u00a0 Artist Check-in, Spooky Red Carpet Social Hour,
\nand screening of some classic Halloween-themed silent films\u00a0<\/h4>\n

6:45 pm: Showtime!<\/h4>\n

FESTIVAL\u00a0COORDINATORS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bill Allan<\/strong> – Communications Teacher at Lyons Township High School<\/p>\n

Derek Berg<\/strong> – Founder and CEO of the Clarendon Hills Music Academy<\/p>\n

Ed Newmann<\/strong> – former president and CEO of Calabash Animation Studios, Chicago, IL<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tSTUDENT SILENT MOVIE FESTIVAL GUIDELINES\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All eligibility to participate in the silent film festival is by invitation only.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

EARLY BIRD MMEA REGISTRATION PERIOD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

MMEA EARLY BIRD OPENS: <\/strong>Thursday, April 13, 2023\u00a0<\/h4>\n

MMEA EARLY BIRD CLOSES: Monday, May 1, 2023
\nClick to Register Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

GENERAL REGISTRATION FOR ALL INVITED SCHOOLS (INCLUDING MMEA SCHOOLS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

OPENS: MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023
\nCLOSES: <\/strong>Friday, September 8, 2023
\n<\/strong>Click to Register Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

PARTICIPATION PAYMENT DEADLINE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

DEADLINE: Friday, September 15, 2023 (Payment is required for participation)
\nClick to Pay Participation Fees Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINE: <\/strong>Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:59 pm
\n<\/b><\/strong>Click to Submit Your Film, Trailer & Audience Choice Promo\/Hype Video<\/a><\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

FILM LENGTH<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each school can submit one film with a minimum<\/strong> running time of 5 minutes and a maximum<\/strong> running time of 7 minutes.<\/h4>\n

FILM TITLE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Please make sure to establish a formal title for your film. Please do not use “untitled” as your title.<\/h4>\n

FILM TRAILER <\/strong>(Required)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each school is required<\/strong> to submit a 30-60 second trailer for their films.\u00a0 Trailers can have their own soundtrack and\/or voice-over, dialogue, etc. Film Trailer Must be received by Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>, at 11:59 pm
\n<\/b>Click to Submit Your Film, Trailer & Audience Choice Promo\/Hype Video<\/a><\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD PROMO\/HYPE VIDEO <\/strong>(Required)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Each school is required<\/strong> to submit a 30-second promo\/hype video for THEIR film to be voted for the “People Choice” award. The purpose of the promo\/hype video is to inspire students to come to the live event to support their school and vote for their school’s film for the People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice Award Promo\/Hype Video Must be received by Friday, September 22, 2023<\/strong>, at 11:59pm
\n<\/b>Click to Submit Your Film, Trailer & Audience Choice Promo\/Hype Video<\/a><\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n

HOW THE WINNERS SELECTED<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Traditional Judging: A panel of judges will screen all films and select the top 3 respectively in no particular ranking. The consensus of those results will determine the finalists based on cinema excellence.<\/h4>\n

Audience Choice: In addition to the traditional judging, we shall be presenting an Audience Choice Award. This round of voting will happen exclusively at the event by the members of the audience.<\/h4>\n

FORMAT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All submissions should conform to the following specifications:
\n<\/h4>\n

\u2022 H.264 video codec and AAC audio codec<\/h4>\n

\u2022 mov or mp4 wrapper<\/h4>\n

PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong> if you shoot in 24 or 23fps make sure your sequence is set accordingly.<\/h4>\n

CONTENT: PG 13 RATING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

PG-13 (Parental Guidance-13) is a film rating category assigned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) of America. The PG-13 rating indicates that some material may not be suitable for children under the age of 13, and parental guidance is suggested.<\/p>\n

The guidelines for the PG-13 rating include:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Violence: Violence is allowed in PG-13 films, but it should not be excessively graphic or disturbing. The violence should not be glorified or gratuitous, and it should not be directed at innocent victims.<\/li>\n
  2. Language: Mild to moderate profanity is permitted in PG-13 films, but the use of strong language should be infrequent and used only in a non-sexual context.<\/li>\n
  3. Sexual Content: Sexual content is allowed in PG-13 films, but it should not be explicit or overly graphic. Nudity is allowed but should be brief and non-sexual. Sexual references and innuendos are also allowed but should not be too explicit or offensive.<\/li>\n
  4. Drugs: Drug use and references to drugs are allowed in PG-13 films, but it should not be excessive or glorified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Overall, the PG-13 rating is intended to provide guidance to parents about the suitability of a film for their children. Parents should use their judgment when deciding whether a particular film is appropriate for their child based on their child’s age, maturity, and sensitivity to the material presented in the film.<\/p>\n

    COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL<\/strong>
    \n<\/h3>\n

    Videos should not contain unauthorized copyrighted material. \u00a0Neither the Tivoli Theatre, the Student Silent Film Festival, nor anyone connected with its management or production, is responsible for confirming copyright permissions. \u00a0Any illegal use of copyrighted materials is solely the responsibility of the entrant.\u00a0<\/h4>\n

    RULES & REGULATIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The Student Silent Film Festival reserves the right to alter or update rules and regulations for the festival. We will update all participants of updates.<\/h4>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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