Make a Documentary Short! See It on the Big Screen! Win Prizes!

Take your filmmaking to the next level by participating in Story Board's 2009-10 documentary filmmaking series Being 15: Generational Stories of the Teenage Years, a partnership with the MN History Center.

Documentaries have the power to change the world! The "Being 15" series not only teaches you the craft of documentary filmmaking, but also gives you the opportunity to tell a unique story about the teenage experience from a previous generation.

You don't need any filmmaking experience to participate. Our workshops, taught by professional filmmakers, are designed to help you with your project every step of the way. 

Student's short documentary films will be screened on March 9th, 2010 at the History Center's 3-M Auditorium. Cash and prizes totaling $500 will be awarded in two categories, Audience Choice & Juried Prize! 

See below full submission guidelines and click here for for workshop details.

Being 15 Submission guidelines

What are the requirements to submit my film to the “Being 15” March 9th Screening and Award ceremony?

1. One entry per student.
2. In order to submit a film to the “Being 15” screening you must have attended at least two of Story Board's “Being 15” series workshops.
3. The length of your film must be 5-8 minutes (this includes opening and closing credits).
4. Your piece must be appropriate for a general audience.
5. Your piece must be screenable (i.e. the picture and audio must easily be seen and heard). 
6. Your film must demonstrate material taught in the “Being 15” workshops and incorporate a unique story about the teenage experience from a previous generation.
7. Submissions will be accepted from February 8th – 22nd, 2010.

Where do I submit my completed film?

Please submit your film on DVD. Your DVD must be delivered in-person or postmarked no later than February 22nd, 2010 and should be mailed to:

Story Board
Attn: “Being 15” Series Submission
476 Laurel Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102

Please include your name, grade, school, phone number, e-mail address and the two “Being 15” workshops you attended with your DVD submission.

Can I use copyrighted music in my documentary?

You must have written consent to use copyrighted music in your documentaries. Films that do not have this consent, but do use copyrighted music will NOT be screened.

Here are several sites that offer royalty free music:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/audio/royaltyfreemusicpromopackvol3.html

http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free-music-resources.html