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10-Minute Short Film 
10-Minute Short Film
Audio/video production students in grades 9-12 will form teams of 2-4, and create a 10-minute short film about a topic from AP Biology this semester
Rubric Code: T2269XC
By Mlimonthas2087
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric 10-Minute Short Film
  Box Office Gold

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

10 pts

Big Opening Weekend

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

7 pts

Indy Buzz

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

5 pts

Rotten Tomato

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

2 pts

Director Notes

Comments and questions for the author

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Script

Box Office Gold

Complete script for entire film turned in by deadline. Uses proper format as provided in Celtx samples. Includes all dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.
Big Opening Weekend

Complete script for entire film turned in close to deadline. Mostly uses proper format as provided in Celtx samples. Includes most dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and technical notes.
Indy Buzz

Partial script or not even close to meeting deadline. Rarely follows proper format as provided in Celtx examples. Missing significant amount of dialogue, stage directions, scene/set descriptions, and/or technical notes.
Rotten Tomato

Did not turn in script at all or what was turned in barely qualifies as a script.
Director Notes
Storyboards/Shot List

Box Office Gold

Complete set of storyboards and shot list for entire film turned in by deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for entire film.
Big Opening Weekend

Complete set of storyboards for entire film turned in close to deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for entire film.
OR
Set of storyboards for majority of film turned in by deadline. Shot list follows example, and includes shots for majority of film.
Indy Buzz

Only storyboards OR shot list turned in.
Rotten Tomato

No storyboards. No shot list.
Director Notes
Cinematography

Box Office Gold

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.
Big Opening Weekend

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.
Indy Buzz

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

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

Box Office Gold

Lighting is always suitable to the mood of the scene, and technically well done.
Big Opening Weekend

Lighting is frequently suitable to the mood of the scene, and the majority of it is technically well done.
Indy Buzz

Not much attention was paid to lighting, but the viewer can still see most of the action.
Rotten Tomato

Footage is too dark to be seen or overexposed for the majority of the film.
Director Notes
Audio

Box Office Gold

Dialogue sounds clear and crisp. Music and sound effects suit the cinematography, character, and mood.
Big Opening Weekend

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.
Indy Buzz

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.
Rotten Tomato

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.
Director Notes
Costumes/Props

Box Office Gold

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

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

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.
Rotten Tomato

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

Box Office Gold

Completed film is 9-10 minutes long. Exported in H.264 format. Saved as film title. Saved to correct folder on class flash drive.
Big Opening Weekend

Completed film is 8-9 minutes long. Exported in H.264 format. Saved as film title. Saved to correct folder on class flash drive.
Indy Buzz

Completed film is 5-8 minutes long. Not necessarily exported in H.264 format. Not necessarily saved as film title. Saved to correct folder on class flash drive.
Rotten Tomato

Completed film is 0-5 minutes long. Not exported in H.264 format. Not saved as film title. Not saved to correct folder on class flash drive.
Director Notes
Scientific Content

Box Office Gold

Clear evidence of accurate biological content with 0 mistakes
Big Opening Weekend

Mostly accurate information with a few mistakes
Indy Buzz

Some accurate information with a some mistakes
Rotten Tomato

Very little accurate information with mistakes throughout
Director Notes
Plot/Dramatic Structure

Box Office Gold

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

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

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

What plot? This is a collection of random actions with nothing tying them together.
Director Notes
Character Development

Box Office Gold

All characters are as thoroughly fleshed-out as the story requires. Clear protagonist and antagonist.
Big Opening Weekend

Most characters are as thoroughly fleshed-out as the story requires. Main characters are clear, but their roles in the story may not be.
Indy Buzz

Some characters are developed, but at least half are just people on the screen. Who's story is this?
Rotten Tomato

Everyone who appears on screen is immediately forgettable. No real character development to speak of.
Director Notes



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