{"id":334316,"date":"2025-10-03T14:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beaweb.org\/wp\/?p=334316"},"modified":"2025-10-03T14:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:44:29","slug":"film-48-competition-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beaweb.org\/wp\/film-48-competition-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Film 48 Competition FAQs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: When does the 48-hour countdown begin?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: The countdown begins at the official start time \u2013 at noon local time on the day the competition begins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Can we use material (music, graphics, footage) created before the competition starts?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: No \u2014 all creative work (script, footage, sound, graphics, music, etc.) must be created during the 48-hour period, unless otherwise specified in your competition rules. Pre-existing copyrighted material must be properly licensed if allowed or avoided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Are there required elements or \u201cmust-haves\u201d we need to include in our film?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Yes \u2014 often there is a required prop, line of dialogue, theme, or genre that must be included. Be sure you know what those are and that you include them, or judges will deduct points.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What are the technical submission requirements (format, resolution, file type)?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Typically, films must be submitted in a prescribed video format (e.g. MP4), at a minimum resolution (e.g. 1080p), with certain audio specs. Make sure to check your rules for max file size, naming conventions, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: How long can the final film be?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: 3 to 7 minutes, including credits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Can we have more than one person editing or more than one shooting?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Yes \u2014 generally teams can distribute roles (writers, directors, camera, editors) however they like, as long as all work is done within the 48-hour window.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Is there a limit to how many people are on a team?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each team must have a minimum of five members and maximum of ten members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Are we allowed to use rented or borrowed equipment?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Yes \u2014 using outside equipment is usually allowed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What about required credits? What needs to be in the credits?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Check the rules for the EXACT credits you need to include.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Are foreign languages allowed?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Yes, but you need to provide subtitles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Can we enter more than one film?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Each team can only submit one film, but if your chapter has multiple teams, each team may submit one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What criteria will the judges use to evaluate the films?<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A: Judging criteria includes storytelling, creativity, technical execution (camera, sound, editing), incorporation of required elements, and originality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Q: When does the 48-hour countdown begin? 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