http://www.aaca.net.au/htmls/uFilmFest.htmlThe National Campus Film Fest is a celebration of original student filmmaking. We encourage entries from amateurs and expert filmmakers alike. The NCFF is all about creativity and originality, so if you have a great idea for a film, we want to see it - it doesn't matter if you've never picked up a camera before in your life! We're looking for films of every genre under the sun, from serious documentaries to sketch comedy to postmodern experimental film.
In the column to the right, you can download basic information about film writing, shooting and editing and see examples of past NCFF winners.
Prizes
Best Short Film: $500 cash
Runner Up: $250 cash
Innovative Award: $250 cash
People’s Choice Award: $250 cash
Films are judged on their entertainment value and originality rather than their technical brilliance.
Key Dates
Online Entries Close: 3 September 2010
National Final: 17 September 2010, The Starcourt Theatre, Lismore, NSW
Registration Process
1) Fill out the online registration form.
The deadline for online registration is 3 September 2010. Make sure you read the terms and conditions! Once you've registered, your local NCFF coordinator will email you to let you know when your campus' due date is.
2) Make your film!
We recommend that you make your film in accordance with G guidelines, however if this is not possible, we require you make it no higher than MA 15+ guidelines. Guidelines are available from The Classification Website. We require exemption from classification to screen your films. This is only possible if your film is deemed to not exceed the MA 15+ guidelines. If films are to be screened in a public place (which is likely if your film is any good), a rating no higher than a G rating will be accepted. Please take this into consideration when making your film.
3) Hand in a hard copy of your film (DVD or Mini DV) to your campus coordinator.
Make sure your film is clearly labelled with your name and the name of your film.
4) (Optional) Upload your film to YouTube and send the link to your campus coordinator.
If you upload your film to YouTube, you will be eligible for the People's Choice Award. This prize is awarded to the film with the most YouTube views. Please make sure you tag your film "National Campus Film Fest" so people can find your film to view.
Any questions about the registration process? Contact:
National Campus Film Fest Coordinator
Ann-Maree Wilkinson
ann-maree.wilkinson@scu.edu.au Register NOW
Terms and Conditions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2010
The NCFF is an annual event produced by the Australasian Association of Campus Activities (AACA) in conjunction with local student activities, events, marketing or student services staff.
1) Entry Requirements
(a) To be eligible to enter the NCFF, the person who registers (you) must be a student at an institution that is a current financial member of AACA, and must be a writer or director of the Film you are entering.
(b) You must register your details and the details of your NCFF film through the AACA website (
www.aaca.net.au) It is up to the you to make sure you are informed and aware of the local entry deadlines, screening timings and terms and conditions. Check this with your local NCFF film coordinator (Campus Activities Officer or CAO). You can contact your local coordinator though the campus link on the website. Please note there may be local fees to enter this competition – please check with your local NCFF Film Coordinator.
(c) NCFF Films entered should not exceed 8 minutes in length. (in rare exceptional circumstances, NCFFreserves the right to accept films of longer duration)
(d) The onus is on the filmmakers to ensure they have the appropriate copyright clearance in regards to all sound and images used in their film.
(e) The student entering the competition warrants that he/she is authorised by each other members involved in the film to sign the entry form and to commit them to agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
(f) Each student entering the NCFF by doing so gives AACA and sponsors permission to use its film for promotional use, including to be uploaded onto websites including but not limmited to You Tube and
www.aaca.net.au etc for public viewing.
(g) If you are a state or national finalist, you may be invited to participate in promotional activities. This is a good opportunity to promote yourself as well as for AACA to publicise the competition and your success. It is a condition of entry that you will use your best efforts to participate in promotional activities requested by AACA. You are also encouraged to seek your own media opportunities.
2) Technical Stuff
a) Label all tapes / CD’s / DVD’s and their accompanying cases with your name, contact details, and the films title
b) Include 30 Seconds of black and a 10 second countdown (if you can) before your film begins
c) Record your film on to the beginning of a tape and ensure there is at least one minute of blank tape after the film.
3) Judging
(a) Judges' decisions are final. Neither the Judges nor NCFF, AACA, sponsors or another entity providing services to the NC Film fest will enter into or engage in any correspondence, discussion or debate about the organisation or the outcome of NC Film Fest Events
4) Limitation of liability
(a) The administrative arrangements outlined herein may be subject to changes by AACA or the NCFF Coordinator as deemed proper for the smooth running of NCFF. No claims shall be recognised in respect to these arrangements.
(b) AACA and the local NCFF Coordinator have sole discretion regarding organisation of the NCFF including dates and times of Events and the order in which films will be screened.
(c) While all care shall be taken in running the NCFF, AACA is not liable to any people entering the NCFF, or any other person or entity, for any loss, damage or injury (including consequential loss) however caused (including negligence) as a consequence of the NCFF.
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