SUBMISSION GUIDELINES for MOTION ART GROUP (Film & Animation)

 

SUBMISSION in MOTION ART : ONE (1) Submission in EITHER Film -OR- Animation

 

FILM and ANIMATION

• Run time must be over 10 seconds and under 3 minutes

• All projects must be rendered in H.264 format at 1920x1080 resolution for a final output as .mp4

• All film files must be named as follows: 01_LastName_FilmTitle_Year: (e.g. 02_Fey_Title_2024)

• All submissions require artist permission for download. Without signed release, submissions will be disqualified.

• Stop-motion capture is considered film

• Film or animation may be black and white or in color, and be created using any digital technique.

• Listing of any 3rd party content used in the scene (external/stock models, HDRIs, etc.)

• A brief artist statement must accompany all submissions.

 

ALL FILM & ANIMATION SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A 15 SECOND CLIP OF THE FILM TO BE SHOWN DURING AWARDS CEREMONY FOR NOMINATES.

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Film Judging Criteria:

1. Content or Theme-Conveying a message to the viewer

2. Creativity/Originality-Unique approach to filming, Point of View

3. Technical Production-Components; Use of Camera, Sound, Lighting

4. Aesthetic Production-Composition, Color, Performance, Camera Angle, Emotional Response

5. Post Production-Quality of Editing

 

 

Animation Judging Criteria:

1. A well composed scene that visually conveys a story or feeling

2. The uniqueness and imagination of the premise or story

3. Aesthetic quality (design, composition, color/tones)

4. Quality of cinematography demonstrated in the work (timing, camera movements, editing)

5. Technical Quality (complexity and skill level shown)

 

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES for STILL ART GROUP (Photography & 2D Digital Art)

 

SUBMISSION in STILL ART : ONE (1) Submission in EITHER Photography -OR- 2D Digital Art

All DIGITAL IMAGE content must meet the following requirements:

• Image files should be 150 -300 ppi

• Longest side should be 1200 pixels

• Files should be JPEGS

• All images and Artwork must be named as follows: 01_LastName_ImageTitle_Date_created

• ALL artwork must be original content. Licensed content or content provided by someone other than the artist (acquired online, teacher provided imagery, etc.) and then affected digitally or with other materials is not permissible. Use of copyright or fair-use content may lead to disqualification.

 

 

Hand Delivery of Accepted Photography & 2D Digital Art:

All Photography & 2D Digital Art must be hand delivered between 9AM-4PM, March 25-April 5 to the Five Towns College Front Desk

** PLEASE NOTE ** Please refer to your school calendar as several school districts are on Spring Break and arrangements should be made to deliver framed artwork prior to April 5.

• All work must be identical to the juried online images.

• All work must be labeled with student name, school, title on back of work.

• All work must be mounted and framed behind glass or plexiglass.

• All work must be wired and ready for hanging.

• Longest side: Maximum length: 22” with matte and frame.

• Maximum Size: 22” w x 28”h with matte and frame.

LIMA Show artists discounts at Cambridge Art and Framing, Farmingdale, NY www.cfagallery.com

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Photography Judging Criteria:

1. Technical quality, effective use of chosen camera, and overall execution of the work

2. Composition: Balance and use of positive and negative space

3. Use of color or value if monochromatic

4. Lighting: Effectively used to define subject and/or create mood

5. Originality and Vision: Unique use of photographic materials & surfaces, concept, point of view, emotional quality, pushing boundaries

 

 

2D Digital Art Judging Criteria:

1. Digitally generated content

2. If photography is included but affected to be abstract or collage, it is considered 2D Digital art.

3. Use of color or value and light if monochromatic

4. Ability of the work to connect with viewer and evoke emotional response

5. Originality and Vision: Unique use of materials, concept, design, pushing boundaries