The TT: FILM FESTIVAL was developed to provide more youth with a creative outlet so audiences across the nation are challenged and empowered by their voice. Using the same core principles that made TT successful, the TT: FILM FESTIVAL is focused on furthering the positive TT movement by featuring the most thought-provoking student films from across the country.
Held in several states across the country and judged by both youth and industry professionals, it promises to be an inspiring celebration of student created content. Please hurry and submit at www.withoutabox.com
Read Below for Additional Details
Eligibility
The festival is open to middle, high school and college students ages 12 to 24.
Entry Fee
$15 (Regular Deadline) $20 (Late Deadline)
Submission Dates
November 22, 2013 - Deadline
December 20, 2013 - Late Deadline
Genres/Length
All films must be AT LEAST thirty (30) seconds and no more than ten (10) minutes in length.
A film submitted will be automatically placed into a genre. This is how a film will be judged and awarded.
- Non-Fiction Live Action
- Fiction Live Action
- Documentary
- Animation
Categories
A film submitted will be automatically placed into a genre. This is how a film will be judged and awarded.
- MAKING A DIFFERENCE — A film that features an individual or organization that is making a difference.
- TRUTH — A character confronting problems in life which concerns their truth.
- PSA — A "Public Service Announcement" concerning a social issue.
- TEEN TRUTH — A film based on social issues effecting teenagers today.
- OPEN COMPETITION — Open to films that do not fit the above categories.
Submission Format
- Compressed QuickTime: 4x3 Standard Def (640x480), 16x9 Standard Def (720x480), HDV (1280x720 or 1920x1080)
- Tape: MiniDV and DVCAM format
- DVD: The film MUST be burned without any copyright issues.
Judging
Films will first be evaluated by TEEN TRUTH representatives for quality of content. Official selections will be chosen based on creativity, conceptual approach, relevance and execution. The final festival films will be judged by a panel composed of the TEEN TRUTH producers and distinguished industry professionals.
Awards
Winners from each individual TT: FILM FESTIVAL will receive national recognition through TEEN TRUTH's communication network and exclusive online programming on TEEN TRUTH NET. Communities or schools that host a TT: FILM FESTIVAL will also receive production support and recognition through TEEN TRUTH's communication network. Don't let your community be excluded from the positive movement that is inspiring youth across the nation to be heard, be challenged and be empowered.
Host a Festival
Your community can join this powerful movement and inspire local filmmakers by hosting a TT: FILM FESTIVAL at a local theater, community center or well equipped school theater. Our Festival Director will work directly with your local curators to bring the best youth produced films to your state while also working to showcase local filmmakers and live talent. The only requirements are that you secure an Audio and Video equipped theatre that can hold 100 - 200 people and market the event throughout the community. The required hardware includes a digital projector, sound system, microphone, projection screen (at least eight feet wide), and live local youth performers. Previous TT: FILM FESTIVAL performers included musicians, rappers, dancers, singers, comedians and slam poets. Our representatives will provide the films, guidelines, marketing templates and promotion through TT's communication network. Please note: The TT: FILM FESTIVAL is a free event offered to former TEEN TRUTH LIVE clients and is currently available to new host schools for a processing fee of $200. Please email at info@teentruthlive.com to learn more about how you can host a TT: FILM FESTIVAL in your community.
Sponsorship
We are seeking generous individuals, organizations and companies to help support the local filmmaking community. The TT: FILM FESTIVAL provides an excellent opportunity for youth to showcase their personal films to the entire community. By supporting our Festival you are encouraging teens to express themselves in a positive manner and building confidence so they may continue to pursue their passion and explore their creativity. Since our TT: FILM FESTIVAL is a traveling Festival we recognize sponsors during the specific Film Festival that they choose to support.