All short films must be written, directed, and edited by teens ages 12 to 19. The filmmaker/director must be a resident of Sonoma County. All entries must be teen-produced, and may be either a group project or individual work. Adult guidance and instruction are permissible, but the planning and production must reflect teen effort. Note, however, that adults may act in and assist with your film. Films may be on any topic, but must be G or PG rated in language and subject matter, as defined by the Motion Pictures Association, or they will be disqualified. Title pages and credits should be included in your film. Unless relevant to the plot, please do not include bloopers in your submitted film. Films may be no more than 6 minutes in length including credits.
Use of sound or video clips from other films, television shows, music videos, etc. within your submitted work is not permitted unless those clips are in the public domain or you have received written permission from the copyright holder. This includes the use of trademarked products or characters. Filmmakers can also use their own original music. Additionally, copyright-free, public domain, trade-friendly or creative commons copyright music can be used. Each filmmaker may submit up to two, and no more than, two films. All new footage should be made while following Sonoma County’s social distancing guidelines.
