RULES
  1. All films must be produced solely by students currently enrolled and attending a Manor ISD school using an iOS device.
  2. Adult involvement in the project is limited to on-screen talent and/or as a faculty adviser.
  3. Feature Films can be no longer than four minutes in length, Public Service Announcements can be no longer than 30 or 60 seconds, Camera Animations can be no longer than three minutes.  The total time does not include titles and credits. There is no minimum time limit.  
  4. Films must have been produced during the 2015/2016 school year.
  5. Films can either be produced as part of a school project or independently.
  6. Students may only submit one project where they are the official applicant or listed as director. A project can have a total of up to four students attached as crew members.  
  7. Submitted films must be original works and filmmakers must be able to provide proof of licensing for any copyrighted material featured in the project to be eligible. Proper on-screen credit for licensed work is also required.
  8. A Film Submission Form must accompany all films submitted to the Festival. Registrant(s) under 18 at the time of submission must also submit a signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
  9. Once a project has been submitted for consideration, no revisions will be accepted.


CONTENT PHILOSOPHY
The purpose of the Manor ISD Film Festival is to provide MISD students with the opportunity to explore cinematic storytelling and create films that reflect the voice and vision of the filmmaker and his/her collaborators.
While we encourage students to think outside of the box and produce works unique unto themselves, we understand that student filmmakers begin their artistic journeys by emulating themes and styles of directors and works that especially appeal to them. We understand that filmmaking can be a raw and heartfelt artistic outlet, not only for students, but also for filmmakers at any skill level, and we realize that an earnest approach to any art can occasionally yield subject matter that may not be suitable for all audiences.

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