Saturday May 14th, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
We invite artists and filmmakers to submit their work to be considered for exhibition.
Eligibility: Open to Long Island High School students
Media: Film, Photography, 2D Digital Art, Animation
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Conference, Screenings Date: Friday, April 21, 2023
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Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 13, 2023
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Gallery Exhibition Dates: April 21 - May 15
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All Events Site: Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY
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Submissions: Up to One Entry per student per Category Group (Motion Art Group : Film/Animation, Still Art Group : 2D Art/ Photography)
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Submission format: Online
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Entry Deadline: March 24, 2023
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Jurors Selections: April 7, 2023
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Hand Delivery of Entered 2D Work /Photography (Framed and ready to be hung): March 24-April 14, 9AM-4PM, Front Desk-Public Safety
** 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 14.
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Post-exhibition Pick up of 2D Work/Photography: May 16-19, 9AM-4PM, Front Desk-Public Safety.
Once students have reviewed all guidelines, judging criteria, and submission details, work is submitted online via Film Freeway.
GUIDELINES for MOTION ART GROUP (Film & Animation)
SUBMISSION in MOTION ART : ONE (1) Submission in EITHER Film -OR- Animation
FILM
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Run time must be 5mins or under.
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File Format must be saved as an MP4 file
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All film files must be named as follows: 01_LastName_FilmTitle_Year: (e.g. 02_Fey_Title_2023)
ALL FILM & ANIMATION SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A 15 SECOND CLIP OF THE FILM TO BE SHOWN DURING AWARDS CEREMONY FOR NOMINATES.
Film Judging Criteria:
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Content or Theme-Conveying a message to the viewer
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Creativity/Originality-Unique approach to filming, Point of View
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Technical Production-Components; Use of Camera, Sound, Lighting
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Aesthetic Production-Composition, Color, Performance, Camera Angle, Emotional Response
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Post Production-Quality of Editing
ANIMATION
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Run time must be over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes
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Art work can be black and white or in color, and be created using any technique.
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Artist choice of animation medium (CG, stop-motion, motion graphics, frame-by-frame, etc.)
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All Animation files must be named as follows: 03_LastName_ImageTitle_Year (e.g. 03_Smith_Running_2023)
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All projects must be rendered in H.264 format at 1920x1080 resolution for a final output as .mp4
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Listing of any 3rd party content used in the scene (external/stock models, HDRIs, etc.)
Animation Judging Criteria:
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A well composed scene that visually conveys a story or feeling
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The uniqueness and imagination of the premise or story
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Aesthetic quality (design, composition, color/tones)
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Quality of cinematography demonstrated in the work (timing, camera movements, editing)
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Technical Quality (complexity and skill level shown)
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:
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Image files should be 150 -300 ppi
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Longest side should be 1200 pixels
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Files should be JPEGS
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All images and Artwork must be named as follows: 01_LastName_ImageTitle_Date_created
Hand Delivery of Accepted Photography & 2D Digital Art:
All Photography & 2D Digital Art must be hand delivered between 9AM-4PM, March 24-April 14 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 14.
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All work must be identical to the juried online images.
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All work must be labeled with name, title on back of work.
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All work must be mounted and framed behind glass or plexiglass.
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All work must be wired and ready for hanging.
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Frame style should have a sleek, modern profile in black or white matte finish.
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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
Photography Judging Criteria:
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Technical quality, effective use of chosen camera, and overall execution of the work
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Composition: Balance and use of positive and negative space
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Use of color or value if monochromatic
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Lighting: Effectively used to define subject and/or create mood
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Originality and Vision: Unique use of photographic materials & surfaces, concept, point of view, emotional quality, pushing boundaries
2D Digital Art Judging Criteria:
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Effective use of chosen materials and overall execution of the work
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Composition: Balance and use formal elements of fine art and/or design
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Use of color or value and light if monochromatic
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Ability of the work to connect with viewer and evoke emotional response
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Originality and Vision: Unique use of materials, concept, design, pushing boundaries
HOW TO SUBMIT on Film Freeway:
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Go to www.filmfreeway.com
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Create an account
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Click My Projects
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Click Add a Project
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Complete Section 1/Project Information (Be sure to select Project Type)
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Complete Section 2/Submitter Information
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In Section 4, Be sure to Check “Yes” for Student Project and Include name of High School
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Save Project
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Add Project File
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Upload Project File
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Click Submit
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Select Project
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Choose category
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Check “Free”
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Add to Cart and Checkout (subtotal will be 0)