Film+Festival

The objective is to showcase the youth of Tulsa and their talents and skills by creating a film festival event. This event is to help promote interest in local film production. It will be a way for the youth to get some recognition for their work, and to get together with other fellow “filmmakers”.
 * Objective: **


 * Venue: **
 * Tentative location will be Tulsa Community College’s Center for Creativity.
 * May 17th 2012
 * 7-10 pm
 * Date, time, and location are all tentative.


 * Event: **
 * Tentatively the event will be scheduled for approximately 3 hours.
 * The festival will stream live from a webcam on the internet, and the festival will also be filmed (getting interviews with the guests).
 * When the festival starts, all guests will be seated and the Media Producers will talk for about 10-15 minutes.
 * May have a current filmmaker guest speaking for about 20-30 minutes.
 * After the guest speaker talks, we will introduce the first of the four video categories (short film, documentary, music video & animation).
 * Working on possible prizes to award the winner of each category.
 * The Media Producers will talk once more and then dismiss the guests to enjoy some refreshments that we will provide, as well as to network with the attendees.
 * We may also have a survey to get the audiences choice for best video.


 * Logistics: **
 * Have to raise approximately $700 for venue.
 * Permission to use Tulsa Tech’s logo in marketing material.
 * Entry guideline restrictions will be approved by Tulsa Tech.


 * Marketing: **
 * Creating a Facebook page for the festival.
 * Contacting High School TV Production teachers.
 * Hanging posters with festival information.
 * Creating a 60 second promo.
 * Creating flyer handouts with festival information.
 * Asking for Tulsa Tech marketing support. (Possibly put promotional media on Tulsa Tech’s website and YouTube)

FILM GUIDELINES: Deadline will be April 30th 2012. There is a $5 fee per entry (entries may be entered in the same category). All entries will be pre-judged. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Kari Howe at karishowe@yahoo.com or (918)809-9843.
 * Entry Guidelines: **
 * 4 categories. (Short film, music video, documentary, & animation)
 * Entry must be at least 3 minutes in length (approx.) but must NOT exceed 10 minutes in length.
 * Entry must be school appropriate (no inappropriate themes... this includes sexual content, violence, profanity, use of weapons, etc.)
 * Must be in High School or College to submit an entry (provide copy of school ID [if homeschooled; provide state ID, permit, or driver license.)
 * Entry must be original content (no copyrighted materials; this includes music, pictures, video, etc.)
 * Entry must include a "slate" in the beginning of your video with your name, date, length, title & copyright.
 * All entries must be submitted/sent to karishowe@yahoo.com or you may submit a data DVD with the completed entry.
 * All entries must be in .mov or .avi format.
 * All entries must be delivered in their best quality.

Kari Howe karishowe@yahoo.com
 * Project Manager**

Teresa Piper teresa.piper@tulsatech.edu
 * Assistant Project Manager**

The Media Producers TV Production 3D Animation
 * Support Personnel**