Film Criteria

Length: Film submissions should be 1-5 minutes in length.

Legalities: All films must be the original work of AACPS students.  Adults may offer verbal support, and act in the film, but may not produce.  All sources presented in the film must be cited.  Credit should be given to the original source in the credits of the film (credits are not included in the time limit).  Written permission of copyright materials must be obtained and presented at submission.  It is recommended that student producers use original material only, or material that is in creative commons.  

All actors must complete an actor release form.  Click HERE!

Content: Film entries must adhere to all rules and regulations of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and ensure that content does not include mature themes or violence.

Logistics: All film entries must include a title screen that includes the following information:

• Producer's Name(s)

• School Name

• Title of Film

• Total Running Time (not including the title screen)

• Students are permitted to work with one other person, but no film may be produced by more than two people.

Contact Stacy Roth at srroth@aacps.org with questions or for a community partner connection.