We invite artists and filmmakers to submit their work to be considered for exhibition. 

 

Eligibility: Open to Five Towns College students 

Media: Film, Photography, 2D Digital Art, Animation 

 

• Gallery Exhibition Dates: April 21 - May 15 

• Screenings Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 

• Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 13, 2023 

• All Events Site: Five Towns College Dix Hills, NY 

• Submissions: Up to 3 Entries per student in Film, Animation, 2D Art, Photography 

• Photography & 2D Art Entry Deadline: March 24, 2023

• Film & Animation Entry Deadline: April 24 , 2023

 

Once students have reviewed all guidelines, judging criteria, and submission details, work is submitted online via Film Freeway. 

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HOW TO SUBMIT on Film Freeway: 

 

• Go to www.filmfreeway.com 

• Create an account 

• Click My Projects 

• Click Add a Project 

• Complete Section 1/Project Information (Be sure to select Project Type) 

• Complete Section 2/Submitter Information 

• In Section 4, Be sure to Check “Yes” for Student Project and Include name of High School 

• Save Project 

• Add Project File 

• Upload Project File 

• Go to https://filmfreeway.com/FTCLUM2023

• Click Submit 

• Select Project 

• Choose category 

• Check “Free” 

• Add to Cart and Checkout (subtotal will be 0) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE STUDENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

 

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS 

 

• Submissions: Up to 3 entries in : Film, Animation, Photography, 2D Art  

• Submission format: Online  

• Entry Deadline FOR PHOTOGRAPHY & 2D ART ONLY: March 24, 2023  

• Entry Deadline FOR ANIMATION & FILM ONLY: April 24, 2023 

• Juror Selections: April 30, 2023 

• Hand Delivery of Entered 2D Work /Photography (Framed and ready to be hung): March 24-April 14, 9AM-4PM, FTC Equipment Room, 304  

• Post-exhibition Pick up of 2D Work/Photography: May 16-19, 9AM-4PM, FTC Equipment Room, 304   

 

GUIDELINES for Still Art (Photography & 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 

 

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 FTC Equipment Room, 304  

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

• All work must be labeled with name, 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. 

• Frame style should have a sleek, modern profile in black or white matte finish. 

• 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: 

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. Effective use of chosen materials and overall execution of the work 

2. Composition: Balance and use formal elements of fine art and/or design 

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 

 

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FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE STUDENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

 

GUIDELINES for Motion Art (Film & Animation) 

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FILM 

• Run time must be over 20 seconds and under 10 minutes 

• File Format must be saved as an MP4 file 

• All film files must be named as follows: 01_LastName_FilmTitle_Year    (e.g. 02_Smith_Flight_2023) 

 

ALL FILM SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A 15 SECOND CLIP OF THE FILM TO BE SHOWN DURING AWARDS CEREMONY FOR NOMINATED FILMS. 

 

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 

• Run time must be over 15 seconds and under 10 minutes 

• Art work can be black and white or in color, and be created using any technique. 

• Artist choice of animation medium (CG, stop-motion, motion graphics, frame-by-frame, etc.) 

• All Animation files must be named as follows: 01_LastName_ImageTitle_Year (e.g: 03_Fey_Title_2023) 

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

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

 

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)