Rules:

THE BIG RULE: EVERYTHING must be done within the 24 hour period.

The other big rules are to be a good sport, challenge yourself, and have fun. Beyond that, here are a few tips:

The Film: We will provide you with 100 feet (3 minutes) of 16 mm reversal film at the Kick-Off Event on Friday, September 26. To be eligible for competition, it must be turned in at the finish line before midnight on Saturday, September 27.

Crew members: There is no limit on the number of crew members that can be on each team. However, remember that you will have a limited amount of time, film, and space (for the performance) in which to work, so a huge crew could potentially work to your disadvantage.

Equipment: You are expected to provide your own cameras, lights, and other equipment. You can own it, rent it, beg for it, borrow it, or steal it (just kidding). If you cannot find a camera and would really like to participate, contact us and we may try to help you find one. However, it is not our responsibility to provide your equipment.

Out of Town? You are welcome to join us in Dallas, but no out-of-town starts or finishes are allowed. No special arrangements will be made to accommodate out-of-town teams.

Judges:  We are extremely grateful to have a panel of distinguished judges from the film and video community, who are graciously donating their time and expertise. The judges have been vetted for conflicts of interest and we can assure their impartiality and diligence. The judges’ decisions are final and their scorecards are confidential. If you wish to recommend someone with the qualifications and interest in being a judge, please contact bart@videofest.org. At the starting line, we will provide teams with the criteria by which the videos will be judged.