Submit Your Video

Use the form below to submit your final video.

You will also need to submit your script and/or storyboard as part of your final submission.

Make sure to fill out the Film It! Challenge Survey to be considered for Raffle Prizes!

Name *

First

Last

Grade (in Fall) *5th6th7th8th

School *

Pre-Production Filmmaking Elements *

• Write a script/outline
• Create a storyboard/shot list
• Create props
• Create costumes
• Design and/or decorate your set or location

Your video must include at least FIVE core film-making elements, including one from from each category: Pre-production, Filming, and Post-production.

Filming Elements *

• Lighting techniques
• Change perspectives/ different types of shots/camera angles
• Conduct an interview
• Create Animation (Drawn, Stop-Motion, etc.)
• Screen capture video on your device
• Choreograph a dance or action scene
• Block your actors’ movements
• Use and place microphones for good sound quality

Your video must include at least FIVE core film-making elements, including one from from each category: Pre-production, Filming, and Post-production.

Post-Production Elements *

• Edit Your footage together
• Add a title screen
• Add credits
• Use a green screen
• Add a graphic overlay
• Add other special effects
• Add voiceover
• Add background music
• Add blooper reel
• Add sound effects
• Scene transitions
• Add captions
• Use filters or color coding
• Clean up audio

Your video must include at least FIVE core film-making elements, including one from from each category: Pre-production, Filming, and Post-production.

How did you hear about the Film It Challenge?

• I did the challenge last year
• From a friend / family member
• From school / D65
• Library website
• Flyer
• Community calendar / social media

Upload your movie *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Max file size: 50MB. If your file size is too large, contact us directly at kjoseph@cityofevanston.org

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