Lowell Film Festival

• Eligibility:

  • All films must be primarily made by Lowell High School students (grades 9-12).

  • Films must be original and creative.

• Technical requirements:

  • Films must be submitted in a digital format (MP4, MOV, or AVI).

  • FILMS MUST BE FILMED HORIZONTALLY

  • Films must be between 3 and 7 minutes in length.

• Awards & Selection:

  • Once movies pass the first round of selection to be screened at Lowell Film Festival, the following awards will be available:

  • Best Film Award

  • People's Award 

  • A panel of judges will select the films that will be screened at the Festival and award the Best Film Award.

  • The judges will consider the following criteria:

  • Originality

  • Creativity

  • Technical quality

  • Storytelling

• Inappropriate content:

  • You agree that you will not submit any content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually, racially, culturally, or ethnically offensive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, hateful, discriminatory or abusive.

  • This includes content that is violent, sexual, or hateful.

• Copyrighted material:

  • Filmmakers must own the copyright to their films.

  • You should not show any material that you do not have the rights to show. This could include copyrighted music, movies, or other works.

• Personal information:

  • You should not show any personal information about other people without their consent. This could include their name, address, or phone number.

• Anything that could be considered bullying or harassment:

  • This includes anything that is mean or hurtful to another person.

It is important to remember that high school film competitions are meant to be a positive and supportive environment for young filmmakers. By following these guidelines, you can help to ensure that everyone has a good experience.

• Here are some additional things to keep in mind when creating a film for Lowell Film Festival:

• Be respectful of others. This includes avoiding content that is offensive or harmful.

  • For example, if your film is about a sensitive topic like racism or sexism, make sure you handle it in a sensitive and respectful way.

• Be original. Don't just copy someone else's work.

  • This is your chance to show the world your creativity and talent, so don't waste it by plagiarizing someone else's work.

• Have fun! Creating a film should be an enjoyable experience.

  • So relax, have fun, and let your creativity flow.