Film Challenges

HIGHLIGHTS

Films created during the challenge will be 3-6 minutes in length, and must use a specified genre, prop and and line of dialogue.

Packages may be picked up or emailed to participants at 6PM on May 17, 2024.

Upload your film before 6PM on May 19, 2024. Films uploaded after 6PM on the 19th will still be screened, but will not be eligible for any awards (except Audience Choice).

Contact for each team MUST be over the age of 18.

CONSIDER ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES WHEN DECIDING HOW TO FILM.

DETAILS

1. Teams must be able to complete their film within the official time of the 48 Hour Challenge. This time is from 6PM, May 17 to 6PM, May 19. No exceptions will be made to dates of the challenge.
2. Films will be between 3-6 minutes in length and incorporate the prop, line of dialogue, and genre listed on the assignments page in each team’s production package.
3. Team packages will be handed out on May 17, 2024 at the Okotoks Town Plaza. If your team is unable to attend the hand out presentation please let us know at the time of registration. If you attend the hand out presentation you will receive a box with goodies, your prop, and all challenge items. The address for the presentation is 50 McRae St, Okotoks, AB T1S 1J3
4. The Main Contact for each team must be over the age of 18 (this person may just be our contact and does not need to participate).
5. Teams have no size limit. However, we ask that teams adhere to AHS guidelines and work safely with each other. Consider finding actors, a director, and an editor.
6. All creative work will be completed within the official time. Creative tasks that must only be completed during the official time include: script writing, editing, filming, and special effects. Tasks that may be completed before the official time begins include: hiring cast and crew, securing equipment, and obtaining permission from possible locations.
7. All participants on the team (cast, crew, musicians, or others) must be volunteer.
8. Packages will be distributed at exactly 6PM on May 17, 2023 and will contain: Assignment (prop, line of dialogue, and genre), Challenge rules and regulations, upload information, other goodies, and festival contact info in case of questions.
9. Upload of the finished film must be done by 6PM on May 19, 2024. Upload information will be sent/given to each team. We will let you know when the film has been received. When naming your film, please use the following format: “Team Name-Film Name”.
10. If you are unable to upload your film before the Challenge deadline (May 19 at 6PM) you may still upload it before midnight on May 19. The Society will screen films that are submitted late but these films will not be eligible for any awards. The exception: These films will still be eligible for the Audience Choice award.
11. It is the responsibility of the teams to make sure all equipment is working appropriately during the challenge. The Society will not make any exceptions due to equipment failure. Please consider rendering and exporting times when scheduling.
12. Films should open with 5 seconds of black and 5 seconds of a title card. Title card must include Team Name, Film Name, Prop, Line of Dialogue, and Genre given. End credits may be no longer than 60 seconds in length. This 60 seconds of credits may contain no story content. The time allotted to a title card and end credits is not included towards the 3-6 minutes allowed for the film. However, opening credits will be counted towards film time should a team wish to use them.
13. All material must be self-composed or royalty free. This includes characters, images and music. However, no stock footage may be used; all video must be shot during the official time. Our Resources page has some links to royalty-free content suitable for use.
14. Film makers keep all rights to the film after the screening. Film makers may submit the film to any film festivals and social media platforms or sell distribution rights. The Okotoks Film Society maintains non-exclusive screening rights and can screen the films at Okotoks Film Society events or use them for advertising purposes.
15. Screening will take place on June 9, 2024 at 7:00PM. This screening will be held at the Okotoks Cinemas and complete with the Okotoks Film Festival wrap party.
16. All awards will be given out during the 48-hour screening. Awards include: Best Film, Best Use of Director, Best Use of Prop, Best Use of Genre, and Audience Choice.
17. Teams will be given five free tickets to watch the films screening
18. Films will be made available (for a fee) after the in-person screening for one week online. Teams will be given a free Login to watch the films online.
19. Any Team that doesn’t comply with these rules and regulations will be disqualified.

Updated on August 10, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Films created during the challenge will be 3-6 minutes in length, and must use a specified genre, prop and and line of dialogue.

Packages will be emailed to participants at 7PM on October 13, 2023.

Upload your film before 7PM on October 14, 2023. Films uploaded after 7PM on the 14th will still be screened, but will not be eligible for any awards (except Audience Choice).

Contact for each team MUST be over the age of 18.

CONSIDER ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES WHEN DECIDING HOW TO FILM.

DETAILS

1. Teams must be able to complete their film within the official time of the 24 Hour Challenge. This time is from 7PM, October 13 to 7PM, October 14. No exceptions will be made to dates of challenge.
2. Films will be between 3-6 minutes in length and incorporate the prop, line of dialogue, and genre listed on the assignments page in each team’s production package.
3. The Main Contact for each team must be over the age of 18 (this person may just be our contact and does not need to participate). However, this challenge is NOT intended for children and we have no restrictions on language, gore, or the horrific nature of the content.
4. Teams have no size limit. Consider finding actors, a director, and an editor.
5. CONSIDER ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES WHEN DECIDING HOW TO FILM.
6. All creative work will be completed within the official time. Creative tasks that must only be completed during the official time include: script writing, editing, filming, and special effects. Tasks that may be completed before the official time begins include: hiring cast and crew, securing equipment, and obtaining permission from possible locations.
7. All participants on the team (cast, crew, musicians, or others) must be volunteer.
8. Packages will be distributed at exactly 7PM on October 13, 2023 to the email provided when you purchased your registration. Team’s Production Package will include: Assignment (prop, line of dialogue, and genre), Challenge rules and regulations, upload information, and festival contact info in case of questions.
9. Upload of the finished film must be done by 7PM on October 14, 2023. Upload information will be sent to each team. We will let you know when the film has been received. When naming your film, please use the following format: “Team Name-Film Name”.
10. If you are unable to upload your film before the Challenge deadline (October 14 at 7PM) you may still upload it before midnight on October 14. The Society will screen films that are submitted late but these films will not be eligible for any awards. The exception: These films will still be eligible for the Audience Choice award.
11. It is the responsibility of the teams to make sure all equipment is working appropriately during the challenge. The Society will not make any exceptions due to equipment failure. Please consider rendering and exporting times when scheduling.
12. Films should open with 5 seconds of black and 5 seconds of a title card. Title card must include Team Name, Film Name, Prop, Line of Dialogue, and Genre given. End credits may be no longer than 60 seconds in length. This 60 seconds of credits may contain no story content. The time allotted to a title card and end credits is not included towards the 3-6 minutes allowed for the film. However, opening credits will be counted towards film time should a team wish to use them.
13. All material must be self-composed or royalty free. This includes characters, images and music. However, no stock footage may be used; all video must be shot during the official time. Our Resources page has some links to royalty-free content suitable for use.
14. Film makers keep all rights to the film after the screening. Film makers may submit the film to any film festivals and social media platforms or sell distribution rights. The Okotoks Film Society maintains non-exclusive screening rights and can screen the films at Okotoks Film Society events or use them for advertising purposes.
15. Screening will take place on October 15 at 7:00PM.
16. All awards will be given out during the 24-hour screening. Awards include: Best Film, Best Use of Line, Best Use of Prop, Best Use of Genre, and Audience Choice.
    Teams will be give five free tickets to watch the films screen online. Passwords will be sent out in an email.
17. Screening will be FREE for anyone to watch. Make sure to invite friends to tune in at watch.okotoksfilmfestival.ca.
    
18. Any Team that doesn’t comply with these rules and regulations will be disqualified.