The Department of Mass Communication and the Common Reader Program at SHSU invite you to submit a short film to the "8th Annual Mass Communication Common Reader Film Festival Inspired by this year's Common Reader book, "Anthropocene" by John Green. We would like to encourage all students to produce short films with the central theme "Accepting Change While Facing Uncertainty".
Please submit your films here on FilmFreeway. This call is open to any currently enrolled SHSU student.
Best Film
Gift Card from Amazon to be divided among group members.
Laurels will be sent electronically to group members.
A jury composed of SHSU faculty and/or professionals in the field will choose the best film in the competition. This award will go to the film that tells the most compelling story first and foremost. Other technical aspects will also be taken into consideration.
Laurels will be sent electronically to group members.
A jury composed of SHSU faculty and/or professionals in the field and students in the Mass Comm Department will vote on who will win the following awards:
Best Film
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
Best Adherence to the Theme
Best Actor/ Actress
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
During the event, audience members will get a chance to vote for their favorite film and the film with the most votes will get the Audience Choice Award