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Short Film Project - Film Final 
Short Film Project - Film Final
For the Final Film project for the semester, students will create a 5 to 10 minute short film. The film will be based on your chosen genre.
Rubric Code: Z2243B7
By Suedurner
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Final Film
  Box Office Gold

Dust off a spot on your mantle. Your Oscar is a done deal.

10 pts

Big Opening Weekend

Lots of special effects and great acting, but substance was missing.

7 pts

Indy Buzz

Some praise here and there, but not many people will see it.

5 pts

Rotten Tomato

Back to the drawing board. This just is not up to Final Film expectations.

2 pts

Director Notes

Comments and questions for the creator(s).

(N/A)

Script

*Documentary should have a shot list if a script is not needed.
Box Office Gold

Complete script for entire film turned in with film. Includes all dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes. Enough dialogue and action are included to meet the time requirement of 5-10 minutes in length.
Big Opening Weekend

Complete script for entire film turned in with film. Includes most dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes. The amount of dialogue and action are close to filling the time requirement of 5-10 minutes in length.
Indy Buzz

Partial script. Missing significant amount of dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and/or technical notes. Not enough dialogue and action are include to meet the time requirement of 5-10 minutes in length.
Rotten Tomato

Did not turn in script at all or what was turned in barely qualifies as a script.
Director Notes
Plot/Dramatic Structure

Box Office Gold

Plot has clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure builds to climax, then ends with falling action. All characters are as thoroughly defined. Clear protagonist and antagonist.
Big Opening Weekend

Plot has mostly clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure is generally followed, but wanders in places. Climax of story is clear. Main characters are clear, but their roles in the story may not be.
Indy Buzz

Plot is difficult to follow, and lacks either a clear beginning, middle, or end. Dramatic structure is only somewhat followed, and actions seem random. Some characters are developed, but at least half are just people on the screen.
Rotten Tomato

What plot? This is a collection of random actions with nothing tying them together. Everyone who appears on screen is immediately forgettable. No real character development.
Director Notes
Creativity

Box Office Gold

The story is adapted to be told in a new and innovative manner. The limited resources available are used in an inventive manner.
Big Opening Weekend

The story is adapted to be told in a different but not unfamiliar manner. The limited resources available are used in a somewhat inventive manner.
Indy Buzz

The story is adapted with moments of innovation. Some innovation is used in the use of available resources.
Rotten Tomato

The story is told with little creativity. The resources are used in a limited manner.
Director Notes
Evidence of influence

Box Office Gold

Clear evidence of influence of selected genre. Themes, plot, character development, audio use, shot composition, or editing techniques reflect those of said genre.
Big Opening Weekend

Some evidence of influence of selected genre. Themes, plot, character development, audio use, shot composition, or editing techniques occasionally reflect those of said genre.
Indy Buzz

Flashes of influence are seen, but those seem accidental rather than deliberate.
Rotten Tomato

No clear influence of selected genre is seen.
Director Notes
Storyboards/Shot List

Box Office Gold

Complete set of storyboards and shot list for entire film turned in by deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for entire film.
Big Opening Weekend

Complete set of storyboards for entire film turned in close to deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for entire film.
OR
Set of storyboards for majority of film turned in by deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for majority of film.
Indy Buzz

Only storyboards OR shot list turned in.
Rotten Tomato

No storyboards. No shot list.
Director Notes
Cinematography

Box Office Gold

Shot composition is carefully crafted to the mood and purpose of each scene. Clever and creative shots and angles are used throughout the film. Visually interesting and memorable.
Big Opening Weekend

Shot composition is sometimes crafted to the mood and purpose of each scene. Clever and creative shots and angles are used for the majority of the film. Visually interesting and memorable for most of the film.
Indy Buzz

Some clever and creative shots and angles are used, but more attention was paid to WHAT was shot than HOW it was shot.
Rotten Tomato

Little, if any, attention paid to shot composition. Shots and angles are boring. Viewers don't want to continue watching this film.
Director Notes
Audio and Lighting

Box Office Gold

Dialogue sounds clear and crisp. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood. Lighting is always suitable to the mood of the scene, and technically well done.
Big Opening Weekend

The majority of dialogue sounds clear and crisp, with few audio problems. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood for the majority of the film. Lighting is frequently suitable to the mood of the scene, and the majority of it is technically well done.
Indy Buzz

Dialogue is overpowered by background noise or audio buzz. Music and sound effects are in the film because the team liked them, as opposed to helping tell the story. Not much attention was paid to lighting, but the viewer can still see most of the action.
Rotten Tomato

Dialogue is difficult to understand for the majority of the film. Little to no use of music or sound effects. Audio was not a priority in this film. Footage is too dark to be seen or overexposed for the majority of the film.
Director Notes
Costumes/Props

Box Office Gold

All costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. All props look as real as possible.
Big Opening Weekend

Most costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. Most props look real.
Indy Buzz

Little attention was paid to planning costumes and props, but the end result isn't too bad. Some props are inappropriate, or look obviously fake.
Rotten Tomato

People showed up in clothes. That's it. Props are missing or poorly chosen.
Director Notes



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