FILM MAKING GUIDELINES

1. The group will be creating a short film. (10 minutes – 20 minutes)

2. The group must provide a trailer (30 seconds – 1 minute)
 SUBMISSION: March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
3. The group must provide a poster. (soft copy)
 SUBMISSION: March 18, 2024 (Monday)
4. Choose your film’s genre.
5. Film in an appropriate setting. (e.g. Bedroom – make sure the bedroom set up corresponds to the character and as well as the scene being
filmed.)
 Messy bedroom since the character is messy and has no sense of organization.
6. DO NOT JUST FILM WHEREVER CONVENIENT.
7. THE GROUP MUST CREATE THE SET DESIGN.
 Make sure everything (props, stage design, wardrobe) is making sense on the set.
8. DO NOT WEAR WHATEVER IS CONVENIENT.
 ALIGN YOUR WARDROBE TO THE CHARACTER BEING PORTRAYED, SETTING, AND SCENE.
9. Make sure to use symbolism in some parts of the film.
10. Please use VARIED camera angles, shots, and movements. DO NOT JUST STICK TO ONE.
11. THE CHARACTER MUST ACT ACCORDINGLY.
 Your face must show fear if the scene requires you to do so.
 Use gestures and body movements.
12. Observe lighting, especially the light source direction.
13. MAKE SURE THE FILM IS AUDIBLE AND LIT ACCORDING TO THE SCENE.
14. Use varied editing techniques.
15. Use appropriate background music and sound effects.
16. Provide written language.
17. OBSERVE YOUR FORM CONVENTION AND STORY CONVENTION.
18. FOR QUESTIONS: KINDLY TALK TO ME PERSONALLY OR MESSAGE ME THROUGH MESSENGER.
19. SEND YOUR OUTPUT HERE: karenjoy.pascual@deped.gov.ph
20. Submission: March 26, 2024 (EXTENSION: MARCH 29, 2024)
RUBRICS:
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Excellent composition:
camera movement is
smooth; use of lighting is
effective; uses a variety of
effective shots
STORYTELLING/SCRIPT
Conveys idea(s) or story to
QUALITY
the audience effectively. The
film is compelling, and the
project's purpose is clearly
accomplished.
AUDIO EDITING
The audio is clear and
effectively assists in
communicating the main
idea. The audio editing
enhances the storytelling
and adds value and
atmosphere to the film
SOUND DESIGN The sound design stirs a
rich emotional response that
enhances the storytelling. It
adds excellent value and
atmosphere to the story.
FILM EDITING Excellent use of transitions
and effects; very smooth
blend between scenes;
invisible edits
CREATIVITY The film shows evidence of
imagination and creativity.
There is thoughtfulness to
the style and mood that
suits the film.
Good composition. camera
movement is smooth, use of
lighting is good; uses some
variety of effective shots but
lacks consistency
Conveys idea(s) or story to
the audience effectively. The
film accomplishes.
the purpose of the project.
The audio is clear, but only
partially assists in
communicating the story
being told.
The sound design stirs an
emotional response that
somewhat enhances the
storytelling. It adds good
value and atmosphere to the
story.
Good use of transitions and
effects; smooth blend
between scenes; edits are
unobtrusive
The film shows some
evidence of imagination
and creativity. There is
thoughtfulness to the style
and mood that suits the
Minimally acceptable Poor composition. Camera
composition. Camera movement is very erratic.
movement is erratic; lighting quality is very
lighting quality is problematic; weak, repetitive
problematic; uses little shots
variety in shots
Does not convey ideas or Lack of idea(s) or story. The
stories to the audience in purpose of the film has not
an effective way. The been identified or the video
purpose of the film is does not match the purpose.
suggested, but it is
unclear.
The audio is inconsistent The audio is cut-off and
in clarity at times and inconsistent. It interferes with
doesn’t communicate the understanding of the story.
story well. The viewer The dialogue is absent or
has to strain to hear the inaudible.
dialogue
The sound design does The sound design is
not stir and emotional distracting, inappropriate, or
response. It detracts completely missing.
from the storytelling.
Poor use of transitions Little to no use of transitions
and effects; inappropriate and effects; distracting edits
blend between scenes; between scenes
edits are disruptive
The film shows little The film shows no evidence
evidence of imagination
and creativity. There is of imagination and creativity.
minimal thoughtfulness to There is no thoughtfulness
the style and mood that to the style and mood that
suits the film. suits the film.

CONTINUITY Scenes flow smoothly from
one to the next and match
the “mood” of the storyline.
There are no lapses in
continuity.
The film shows considerable
originality. The content and
ideas are presented
uniquely and interestingly.
film.
Scenes decently flow from
one to the next and
somewhat match the “mood”
of the storyline. There are
minor/small lapses in
continuity.
The film shows some
originality. The content and
ideas are presented
interestingly.
Scenes flow poorly from Scenes flow weakly from
one to the next and do one to the next and do not
not match the “mood” of match the “mood” of the
the storyline. There are storyline at all. The film is
many lapses in disjointed in significant
continuity. ways.
The film shows an The film is a rehash of
attempt at originality in other people’s ideas and/or
part of the presentation. images and shows very
little attempt at original
thought.