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Since 2005 the Falcon Film Festival has provided an opportunity for BGSU first year students to creatively document their
first semester experience. In addition to the learning experiences provided, teams have a chance to win prizes for their efforts.
Concept
First year students are invited to be a part of a team to produce a 5 - 8 minute video creatively displaying their first year
experience. The movies are reviewed and a select number of movies will be viewed at the Falcon Film Festival event scheduled
for Saturday, March 15. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be presented at the Film Festival.
The Falcon Film Festival is pleased to have Jud Laipply as emcee for this year's event. Many will recognize Jud for his "The
Evolution of Dance" performances. Jud earned his Master's Degree from BGSU and he is sure to add energy to the Falcon Film
Festival.
Interested?
Teams consist of four to five first year students with freshmen status. Signup forms provide the opportunity for already
formed teams to sign up as a group or individuals may signup and request to be placed on a team. Signup must be completed by Friday, December 14, 2007.
Teams are invited to creatively document their first semester experience at BGSU by developing a 5 - 8 minute video. Equipment to be used for creating the videos may be checked out during the time period of January 7 through February 8. Equipment to edit the video is also available at the Student Technology Center. The submissions need to focus on the
first year experience and follow the posted Falcon Film Festival rules.
At least one member of each team is required to attend a one hour training session. Training session are scheduled for 6 - 7 p.m. on January 8, 9, and 10 in the Student Technology Center.
Movies must be submitted by 8 p.m. on Friday, February 8. Submissions need to be in Quicktime format on a firewire drive signed out from the Technology Support Center, 110 Hayes Hall.
The Event
Submitted movies will be reviewed by the Falcon Film Festival committee to confirm adherence to the rules provided. Approved
videos will then be forwarded to the judges for their viewing.
The panel of judges will review the movies based on a ten point scale in the categories of: creativity, innovative use of technology, videograhy,
editing, thematic integration, quality of acting performances, and story. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams. Prizes will also be awarded to the best actor and best actress based on a ten point scale based on the categories of: annunciation,
wardrobe, screen presence, and emotion.
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