KWENTO:USL SHS Film Festival 2019 features inspiring stories of our Senior High School students and

serves as platform to all young aspiring film makers in showcasing their talents.

It has the following objectives:

1. To inspire and encourage students to be competent producers of media and information
2. To enhance students’ talent and creativity in videography and video editing
3. To help students gain an understanding of all the technical and performance aspects of making a
movie
4. To develop students to be creative and critical thinkers as well as responsible users and competent
producers of media and information.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Each class shall have 1 entry of short film for the KWENTO: USL-SHS Film Festival 2019.
2. Each entry shall have 30 seconds trailer.
3. The entry is open for the following genre and topic.

Genres: Topics:
Drama Family
Documentary Hope
Narrative Friendship
Comedy Love
Sci-Fi Inspiration
Animation Childhood

4. Entry shall feature Buhay Luisyano revolving in the CORE values of the University. (Please see
Reference for Louisian Core Value- pg.4)
5. The film shall last for minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 8 minutes including the opening
and credits of the film. Setting shall be done inside the university only.
6. Content must not:
i. promote illegal behavior;
ii. support racial, religious, sexual or other invidious prejudice;
iii. advocate sexual or violent exploitation;
iv. violate rights established by law or agreement;
v. invade the privacy of any person
7. Software to be used in editing shall be open.
8. The music to be used for the video must either be original or properly cited.
9. All entries must include the event logo at the end of the video which will be provided by the MIL
teachers.

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 10. All entries to be submitted must follow the specifications below: ·
 The video should be submitted in 1 DVD copy in mp4 format.
 The Video resolution should be at least 720p (1280X720)
 DVD Cover must contain the following information
- Entry Title
- Grade and Section
- Director’s Name
11. Submission of entries shall be on April 8, 2019 until 6:00 PM

SELECTION OF WINNERS

1. A reviewing process will take place, in which members of the board will view all submitted
entries.
2. Excellence of the entries shall be judged on the following criteria:

BEST FILM/PICTURE:

Relevance to the Theme 30 %

Technical Skill 25 %
Production Quality 25 %
Style/Creativity 20 %
TOTAL 100%

Major Awards shall be given based on the following criteria:

BEST DIRECTOR
Director’s overall Vision 40%
Conceptual design and style 30%
Overall effective execution 30%
TOTAL 100%
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Production Impact 30%
Originality and initiative 30%
Technical skill/composition,
use of light, editing etc 40%
TOTAL 100%

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Minor Awards shall be given based on the following criteria:

BEST FILM SCORING

Sound Synchronization 30%
Composition 40%
Technical skill/structure 30%
TOTAL 100%
BEST SCRIPT
Organization 20%
Mechanics 30%
Characters and Dialogue 50%
TOTAL 100%
BEST ACTOR/BEST ACTRESS
Character Development 30%
Speech/Vocals 20%
Natural Ability 20%
Interpretation 30%
TOTAL 100%
BEST TRAILER

Story Board 20%

Scenes/Content Structure 30%
Production Impact 25%
Technical Skill/Structure 25%
TOTAL 100%
BEST POSTER
Relevance to the Film 30%
Visual Impact 30%
Creativity/Originality 20%
Technical Skill/Structure 20%
TOTAL 100%

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 REFERENCE FOR LOUISIAN CORE VALUES

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS is one of the five CICM institutions of higher learning
which aim at preparing the youth in becoming mature Christians and citizens whose
only pride will be to serve well their God and Country.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND CORE VALUES

The University of Saint Louis upholds the philosophy that education is for building of self
and persons for the Church and the Society. Wisdom builds. To these ends, the following
are University of Saint Louis’ core values integral in the formation of every member of the
Louisian community.

a. Christian Living. We are witnesses to the Gospel values as taught and lived by Christ
thus making God’s love known and experienced by all.

b. Excellence. We seek and maintain uncompromising standard of quality in teaching,

learning, service, and stewardship of school resources.

c. Professional Responsibility. We are committed to efficiently and responsibly apply

the learned principles, values and skills in the chosen field of discipline, taking initiative
and command responsibility in one’s professional advancement.

d. Social Awareness and Involvement. We engage ourselves with society by listening

to the prevailing issues and concerns in the society, thereby initiating and participating in
constructive and relevant social activities for the promotion of justice, peace and integrity
of creation and for people’s wellness and development consistent with the CICM charism.

e. Innovation, Creativity and Agility. We keep ourselves relevant and responsive to the
changing needs of our stakeholders by being flexible, solution oriented, and having
cutting edge decisions and practices.

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