What’s the Eugene Children’s Film Festival (ECFF)?

The ECFF is an opportunity for all students to present their stories in film to an audience. It’s a celebration of art and technology and the VOICE of young filmmakers. Students may submit a 3 - 5 minute short film and enter for a chance to be selected as one of the top ten or fifteen films each year.

 

Who Can Submit a Film?

As long as you are a school-aged student between 7 - 18 you can submit a film. The person submitting the film must have a leading role in the production of the short film. Out of state submissions are accepted as well, and remember it's free to enter! Multiple entries are allowed.

 

Categories & What should your film be about?

Narrative Short Category: create a fictional film about any topic and tell us your story. Documentary Short: create a nonfictional film intended to document a topic set in real life, primarily to instruction, educate, or record the history of an event or person.

Sports Short: action sports, GoPro, highlight films, etc. (3-5 minutes)Music Video: use your favorite or original song and create a music video that rocks School Project: class work from the 2018-2019 school year (3-5 minutes) Animation/Stop-motion: claymation, Lego, original artwork, code, etc. (3-5 minutes) (High School Only) OREGON FOREST INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP (see details) Open Category: have a story to tell that doesn't fit? We're the place for you

Group or Camp Productions: This category is open to summer camps, religious groups, schools, and productions with more than one film-maker (3-5 minutes) Small Business Commercial: Create a 1 minute commercial for a local business

 

How long can the film be?

3 -5 minutes

 

What’s the Submission Process?

1. Please upload your video to Youtube or Vimeo.
2. When your final draft is ready for review please fill out the registration form online at www.eugenefilm.org
3. Once the video has been reviewed we will ask for you to send us a digital copy (DCP / 1080p / 24 frames/sec) via Google Drive or DropBox

Waiver and Parent of Guardian Agreement

A completed waiver must include a signed parent agreement

 

When Are Submissions Due?

Submissions are due May 1st.
Extensions are granted to filmmakers that email by May 1st and can provide sample footage.

 

Who Decides Which Films Will Be Screened and Scored?

The ECFF gathers a committee of community members designed to help judge the films that will be shown at the Eugene Children’s Film Festival. Members on the judging panel will view each entry and decide which ones are screened at the festival, and which film standout for the specific categories and age levels. Judges vary depending on the category. For more information see our resources page on the website: www.eugenefilm.org