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Programs & Events
ResLife Shorts Film Competition: Pride in Our Community
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Res Life Shorts is an annual short film competition open
to the student residents of Tufts University's campus housing,
sponsored by the Residential Life and Learning Office. From
special theme housing to social and community programming,
the ORLL tradition of living and learning programs has fostered
diverse student communities throughout campus life. Res Life
Shorts continues that tradition by providing a venue for aspiring
actors, writers, artists and producers to develop and showcase
their talents.
The Res Life Shorts film contest presents a unique opportunity
for the Residential Life and Learning Office to further its mission
of fostering productive academic and social communities at Tufts
University by celebrating the diversity of campus life from the
student residents' points of view.
Submitting Your Short Film
Res Life Shorts is open to all undergraduate and graduate student
residing in on-campus housing through the Tufts University Office
of Residential Life and Learning. These short films can be about
any aspect of resident living, including dormitory life, dining hall,
extra-curricular activities, living and learning programming, and
leadership opportunities, as they relate to this year's contest theme.
This Year's Contest Theme
This year's theme is "Pride in Our Community": tell us, what
does community mean to you here at Tufts and of what in your
community are your proud?
Call for Entries and Submission Deadline
Call for entries will begin January 22, 2013 and will conclude
March 8, 2013. A panel of judges will determine the best
shorts in a variety of categories and the winning shorts will be
announced during the Res Life Shorts Awards Night on
Thursday,
March 28, 2013.
Competition Guidelines
Must be an undergraduate or graduate
student resident of campus housing. An individual or a group may submit an entry
(prizes will be divided amongst participants). Each short film entry must not exceed
5 minutes in length (including credits). Each entry must include a 300-word statement
explaining how their film ties in the theme of
"Pride in Our Community" with regard to your residential
experience. It must be submitted as the description of
your film when uploading to Vimeo All shorts must be submitted to the Tufts
ResLife
Shorts Vimeo page by Friday, March 8, 2013 by 11:59pm EST.
Judging
The panel of judges will be composed of
representatives from the Office of Residential Life and
Learning, faculty members and student
representatives. The judging panel will select the top
three shorts on the basis of:
- Originality/Creativity
- A unique and productive conception of social and cultural diversity
- Representations of extracurricular activities and university organizations
- Effectiveness as an outreach tool for Residential Life and Learning Office
The top three winning shorts will be posted on Tufts
Office of Residential Life and Learning website for the
2012–2013 academic year and will be recognized in
promotional materials for Tufts current and incoming
student residents. Honorable mentions may also be
awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Awards Night: Celebrate the
Winning Films in Style!
The Res Life Shorts Awards Night will take place on
Thursday, March 28, 2013. Time and location details TBA.
Invited guest speakers will include students and members of
the Tufts University administration and faculty. All submitted
films will be screened and refreshments will be provided. And
since we're rolling out the red carpet, feel free to come in
your finest!
Prizes
The top three winning films will be awarded cash prizes of
$500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for
third place. The winning entries may also receive a combination
of additional awards, including gift certificates and the
inclusion of their short film on the Office of Residential Life
and Learning website. All participating filmmakers will also
receive a small prize for participation.
Past Winners
Spring 2013 |
Spring 2011 |
Spring 2010
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