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Short Film 
10-Minute Short Film
Rubric Code: A236978
By memememeiii
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Dust off a spot on your mantle. Your Oscar is a done deal.

4 pts


Lots of special effects and pretty people, but substance was missing.

3 pts


Some praise here and there, but not many people saw it.

2 pts


Too many shifts at the restaurant made you tired. Back to acting class for you.

1 pts

Script

4

Complete script that includes all dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.
3

Complete script that mostly uses proper format as provided in Celtx samples. Includes most dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.
2

Partial script. Missing significant amount of dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and/or technical notes.
1

Did not turn in script at all or what was turned in barely qualifies as a script.
Language

4

Language accurate, hardly any grammatical errors. Meaning comes across very clearly. Hardly any spelling errors. Wide range of vocabularies.
3

Language largely accurate, with few minor grammatical errors. Meaning comes across clearly. Spelling generally accurate. Good range of vocabularies.
2

Language sometimes accurate with serious grammatical errors. Meaning may be occasionally unclear but not incomprehensible. Some spelling errors. Modest range and simple vocabularies.
1

Language largely inaccurate with more serious grammatical errors. Meaning is sometimes blurred making it difficult for the audience to understand. Many an observable spelling errors. Limited range and hardly any appropriate vocabularies.
Plot/Dramatic Structure

4

Plot has clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure builds to climax, then ends with falling action.
3

Plot has mostly clear beginning, middle, and end. Dramatic structure is generally followed, but wanders in places. Climax of story is clear.
2

Plot is difficult to follow, and lacks either a clear beginning, middle, or end. Dramatic structure is only somewhat followed, and actions seem random.
1

What plot? This is a collection of random actions with nothing tying them together.
Cinematography

4

Shot composition is carefully crafted to the mood and purpose of each scene. Clever and creative shots and angles are used throughout the film. Visually interesting and memorable.
3

Shot composition is sometimes crafted to the mood and purpose of each scene. Clever and creative shots and angles are used for the majority of the film. Visually interesting and memorable for most of the film.
2

Some clever and creative shots and angles are used, but more attention was paid to WHAT was shot than HOW it was shot.
1

Little, if any, attention paid to shot composition. Shots and angles are boring. Viewers don't want to continue watching this film.
Audio

4

Dialogue sounds clear and crisp. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood.
3

The majority of dialogue sounds clear and crisp, with few audio problems. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood for the majority of the film.
2

Dialogue is overpowered by background noise or audio buzz. Music and sound effects are in the film because the team liked them, as opposed to helping tell the story.
1

Dialogue is difficult to understand for the majority of the film. Little to no use of music or sound effects. Audio was not a priority in this film.
Costumes/Props

4

All costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. No "magical mystical costume changes" between scenes. All props look real.
3

Most costumes and props are suitable to character, time, and place. One "magical mystical costume change" between scenes. Most props look real.
2

Little attention was paid to planning costumes and props, but the end result isn't too bad. Two "magical mystical costume changes" between scenes. Some props are inappropriate, or look obviously fake.
1

People showed up in clothes. That's it. Three or more "magical mystical costume changes" between scenes. Props are missing or poorly chosen.



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