Day 10
By 4pm, you should have the finished film (compressed to less that 400 MB) in your possession (exported and ready for YOUR upload by the end of the day tomorrow at the latest). The teacher goes to www.tendayfilm.org/upload to upload the finished films.
Remember, it will be EASY for you to upload to us if the export is done in the following manner: Have your kids do it when they export their movies so you don't have to. ** If you are good with compressing, just do what works for you...this is just a quick tip **
1. Once the kids export their movie as "full quality" they can open it in Quick Time.
2. With the movie opened In Quick Time, click FILE > SAVE AS (or FILE >EXPORT…depending on your version of QT).
3. Change the FORMAT to "720p".
4. Click SAVE or EXPORT.
5. Remember, in the end, the file size of the finished film should be under 400 MB. The 720p will keep the quality high while making it manageable to upload. If you have a comfort level in compressing, just do what works for you. Keep the quality as high as possible and the file size under 400 MB.
** We are simply looking to "shrink" the file size for a faster upload time while keeping the film in "good" quality **
YOUR STUDENTS should do the following today, Day 10 by 4pm
1. After the student gives YOU their finished film, the student needs to go to http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html and (a) fill out the form and (b) upload their poster. PLEASE remind ALL your students to be consistent when filling out their form. They can find this tab on our website called "SUBMIT FINAL." Make sure when they fill out GENRE, they actually put the GENRE that was drawn on Day 1. Also, have ALL your students list your school by the SAME NAME on this form (some call it by initials, some just put the name, some put the name followed by HS, etc... you get the point). That form must be submitted by 4pm or the film will be disqualified.
2. Remind them that the POSTER file must be on the same computer they are using to submit that form. They do it all in one shot.
Also...this is tough...we know... Please tell your students NOT to post their films publicly on YOUTUBE. We want the Big Screening Day to be the PREMIERE of these films. Trust me...from past experience...when they make these films public on YOUTUBE prior to the screening day, the other schools find them and watch them.
Email me with any questions. I will check my email OFTEN today. My cell is 610-715-1560 if you need me, but my school is a bit of a cellphone black hole in case I don't respond quickly.
TEACHERS: ALL FILMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO US by midnight on the day AFTER Day 10... essentially 'Day 11'. The judges get them on what would essentially be 'Day 12'. Any film NOT submitted by the end of the day on 'Day 11' will be disqualified. Put the films on a flash drive or something and take them home if need be. We will cross-reference your student submission list with your actual film uploads. If we see a discrepancy, we will contact you.
Remember, it will be EASY for you to upload to us if the export is done in the following manner: Have your kids do it when they export their movies so you don't have to. ** If you are good with compressing, just do what works for you...this is just a quick tip **
1. Once the kids export their movie as "full quality" they can open it in Quick Time.
2. With the movie opened In Quick Time, click FILE > SAVE AS (or FILE >EXPORT…depending on your version of QT).
3. Change the FORMAT to "720p".
4. Click SAVE or EXPORT.
5. Remember, in the end, the file size of the finished film should be under 400 MB. The 720p will keep the quality high while making it manageable to upload. If you have a comfort level in compressing, just do what works for you. Keep the quality as high as possible and the file size under 400 MB.
** We are simply looking to "shrink" the file size for a faster upload time while keeping the film in "good" quality **
YOUR STUDENTS should do the following today, Day 10 by 4pm
1. After the student gives YOU their finished film, the student needs to go to http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html and (a) fill out the form and (b) upload their poster. PLEASE remind ALL your students to be consistent when filling out their form. They can find this tab on our website called "SUBMIT FINAL." Make sure when they fill out GENRE, they actually put the GENRE that was drawn on Day 1. Also, have ALL your students list your school by the SAME NAME on this form (some call it by initials, some just put the name, some put the name followed by HS, etc... you get the point). That form must be submitted by 4pm or the film will be disqualified.
2. Remind them that the POSTER file must be on the same computer they are using to submit that form. They do it all in one shot.
Also...this is tough...we know... Please tell your students NOT to post their films publicly on YOUTUBE. We want the Big Screening Day to be the PREMIERE of these films. Trust me...from past experience...when they make these films public on YOUTUBE prior to the screening day, the other schools find them and watch them.
Email me with any questions. I will check my email OFTEN today. My cell is 610-715-1560 if you need me, but my school is a bit of a cellphone black hole in case I don't respond quickly.
TEACHERS: ALL FILMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO US by midnight on the day AFTER Day 10... essentially 'Day 11'. The judges get them on what would essentially be 'Day 12'. Any film NOT submitted by the end of the day on 'Day 11' will be disqualified. Put the films on a flash drive or something and take them home if need be. We will cross-reference your student submission list with your actual film uploads. If we see a discrepancy, we will contact you.
Day 9
Crunch time now. Some kids are probably starting to panic, while others are feeling good. Remember, if there are the go-getters, give them all the time they need during the school day or after school to get their edit right. Making good films is our ultimate goal.
Most importantly, make your kids aware of their responsibility by 4pm on DAY 10. 4pm!
1. By 4pm on Day 10, the STUDENT gives YOU the finished film (compressed to less that 400 MB). YOU, not the kids, have through the following day and night to upload them to us.
** ALL FILMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO US by the end of the following day, essentially 'Day 11'. The judges get them on what would essentially be 'Day 12'. Any film NOT submitted by the end of the day on 'Day 11' will be disqualified. Put the films on a flash drive or something and take them home if need be. **
2. By 4pm on Day 10, the STUDENT (pick a representative/director for each film) must 100% go to this page on our site: http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html and fill out the online form to (a) tell us that their film is complete and (b) UPLOAD THEIR POSTER. This is a MUST!!!
** Note: The student that fills out the online form MUST have the poster on his or her computer. That student fills out the completion form AND uploads the poster all at the same time. **
3. I would have your kids click on that page during the day today to see what it looks like so they aren't overwhelmed at the last minute. It's also a tab across the top page of the 10 Day site called "SUBMIT FINAL". It will take them 10-15 minutes to complete it.
4. That online form must be completed by 4pm on DAY 10 or their film will be disqualified. All submissions are time-stamped on our end. We suggest they start filling out that form around 3:30pm just to be safe.
5. Every single film needs a slate at the beginning of the film. It is listed under Letter O of the rules, see this sample:
http://www.tendayfilm.org/sample-opening-slate.html. Please make sure your kids put this slate, according to the rules, in the beginning of their film! Make sure the info on the slate is 100% accurate. Students, often times, put the wrong GENRE on the slate or there is confusion on the title of the film. Please double check them on that.
Ultimately, you will be responsible for assuring that the film(s) were done on time and the students filled out that form in good faith.
Good luck with Day 9!
Most importantly, make your kids aware of their responsibility by 4pm on DAY 10. 4pm!
1. By 4pm on Day 10, the STUDENT gives YOU the finished film (compressed to less that 400 MB). YOU, not the kids, have through the following day and night to upload them to us.
- When you export and compress the films to under 400 MB, please use this format for the file name.
- State Initials - Name of Movie - school name (without high school)
- Example: NJ - The Color of Money - Cherokee
** ALL FILMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO US by the end of the following day, essentially 'Day 11'. The judges get them on what would essentially be 'Day 12'. Any film NOT submitted by the end of the day on 'Day 11' will be disqualified. Put the films on a flash drive or something and take them home if need be. **
2. By 4pm on Day 10, the STUDENT (pick a representative/director for each film) must 100% go to this page on our site: http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html and fill out the online form to (a) tell us that their film is complete and (b) UPLOAD THEIR POSTER. This is a MUST!!!
** Note: The student that fills out the online form MUST have the poster on his or her computer. That student fills out the completion form AND uploads the poster all at the same time. **
3. I would have your kids click on that page during the day today to see what it looks like so they aren't overwhelmed at the last minute. It's also a tab across the top page of the 10 Day site called "SUBMIT FINAL". It will take them 10-15 minutes to complete it.
4. That online form must be completed by 4pm on DAY 10 or their film will be disqualified. All submissions are time-stamped on our end. We suggest they start filling out that form around 3:30pm just to be safe.
5. Every single film needs a slate at the beginning of the film. It is listed under Letter O of the rules, see this sample:
http://www.tendayfilm.org/sample-opening-slate.html. Please make sure your kids put this slate, according to the rules, in the beginning of their film! Make sure the info on the slate is 100% accurate. Students, often times, put the wrong GENRE on the slate or there is confusion on the title of the film. Please double check them on that.
Ultimately, you will be responsible for assuring that the film(s) were done on time and the students filled out that form in good faith.
Good luck with Day 9!
Day 8
3 days to go. Kids are probably in full edit mode now.
Be 100% sure to impress upon your kids these BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Continue to make them aware of all the rules when it comes to their final edit. http://www.tendayfilmchallenge.com/filmmaking-rules.html. Be sure they look at Rule O for some little things like the the opening slate, 1 second of black at the beginning and end of their film, and so forth.
Check out the Photo Gallery on the site. Lots of great pics. Send some Post Production pics! http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
The finished movie files you upload to us are NAMED accordingly:
Tell the kids so they can do it!
Remember: The FILM TITLE can not be the same as the line of dialogue. No movie is called "How can it be the first time every time".
Good luck.
Be 100% sure to impress upon your kids these BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Character must be seen on camera (not just referenced to) and at some point first and last names are identified.
- That character's backstory must be clearly identified.
- The prop must be seen on camera.
- The line of dialogue must be VERBATIM. No extra words in between. There can be words before or after the line. The line must be EXACT.
- The genre must be accurately reflected in the film (and the SLATE at the beginning of the film must match the genre that was drawn)
Continue to make them aware of all the rules when it comes to their final edit. http://www.tendayfilmchallenge.com/filmmaking-rules.html. Be sure they look at Rule O for some little things like the the opening slate, 1 second of black at the beginning and end of their film, and so forth.
Check out the Photo Gallery on the site. Lots of great pics. Send some Post Production pics! http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
The finished movie files you upload to us are NAMED accordingly:
- State Initials - Name of Movie - school name (without high school)
- Example: NJ - The Color of Money - Cherokee (be sure to use the 'dash', don't use backslashes or other punctuation)
Tell the kids so they can do it!
Remember: The FILM TITLE can not be the same as the line of dialogue. No movie is called "How can it be the first time every time".
Good luck.
Naming your film
When you export the films, please use this format for the file name
State Initials - Name of Movie - school name (without high school)
Example: NJ - The Color of Money - Cherokee (be sure to use the 'dash', don't use backslashes or other punctuation)
State Initials - Name of Movie - school name (without high school)
Example: NJ - The Color of Money - Cherokee (be sure to use the 'dash', don't use backslashes or other punctuation)
Day 7
I'm sure the editing will begin, but that doesn't mean some production still can't be happening. And remember, 4pm on Day 10 is when the films are due.
As the editing begins, please make sure that your students are aware that they must have CLEARANCE to use any licensed music. They can use all the pre-made songs in programs like Garageband or Final Cut. I know some schools subscribe to royalty free music. Just be sure that they aren't randomly searching YouTube for music and downloading it for their film. As you know, they need permission to use other people's music.
If you have any more production pics, please upload them. In the next day or so, take some post-production pics.
Don't forget about posters. It should be a 13 x 19 sized poster laid out in PORTRAIT mode, not landscape. Send your kids to the 10 Day site and have them click on the NOMINEES tab to see past posters.
Be sure they name the poster file that same as the movie name. That will be super helpful for us after they upload it. You know what they do...they give files the most random names. Thanks.
Here are the poster rules: http://www.tendayfilm.org/movie-poster-rules.html
As the editing begins, please make sure that your students are aware that they must have CLEARANCE to use any licensed music. They can use all the pre-made songs in programs like Garageband or Final Cut. I know some schools subscribe to royalty free music. Just be sure that they aren't randomly searching YouTube for music and downloading it for their film. As you know, they need permission to use other people's music.
If you have any more production pics, please upload them. In the next day or so, take some post-production pics.
Don't forget about posters. It should be a 13 x 19 sized poster laid out in PORTRAIT mode, not landscape. Send your kids to the 10 Day site and have them click on the NOMINEES tab to see past posters.
Be sure they name the poster file that same as the movie name. That will be super helpful for us after they upload it. You know what they do...they give files the most random names. Thanks.
Here are the poster rules: http://www.tendayfilm.org/movie-poster-rules.html
How to Export film
First things first: All movies must be LESS than 400 MB when submitting on Day 10. ** If you are good with compressing, just do what works for you...below is just a quick tip **
1. Your kids will surely export their movies in "full quality" first.
2. The file size for their 4 min movie will probably be about 4 GB That will take a long time to upload and bog things down for you and us.
3. Here's a simple plan to "shrink" or "compress" the movie for faster upload times. HAVE YOUR KIDS DO THIS. DON'T MAKE EXTRA WORK FOR YOURSELVES WITH ALL THESE FINISHED FILMS.
* I will assume that you are all using Macs and the finished films are QuickTime files for the instructions below. If you are using a different platform, just be sure that the film you submit is less that 400 MB*
4. THAT 720p file is the file THE TEACHER will upload to us. It will probably be ABOUT 200-400 MB instead of the 4 GB. It shouldn't be bigger than 400 MB for uploading.
* Again, if you are a PC person, or using a different platform from what I described above, I'm not sure if you have Quick Time? If not, you just need to compress the final export so it's a manageable size for uploading - under 400 MB. *
5. On Day 10, the students should give YOU that 720p (or compressed version) of their finished film for YOU to upload.
1. Your kids will surely export their movies in "full quality" first.
2. The file size for their 4 min movie will probably be about 4 GB That will take a long time to upload and bog things down for you and us.
3. Here's a simple plan to "shrink" or "compress" the movie for faster upload times. HAVE YOUR KIDS DO THIS. DON'T MAKE EXTRA WORK FOR YOURSELVES WITH ALL THESE FINISHED FILMS.
* I will assume that you are all using Macs and the finished films are QuickTime files for the instructions below. If you are using a different platform, just be sure that the film you submit is less that 400 MB*
- Once the kids export their movie as "full quality" they can open it in Quick Time.
- With the movie opened In Quick Time, click FILE > SAVE AS (or FILE >EXPORT…depending on your version of QT).
- Change the FORMAT to "720p".
- Click SAVE or EXPORT.
4. THAT 720p file is the file THE TEACHER will upload to us. It will probably be ABOUT 200-400 MB instead of the 4 GB. It shouldn't be bigger than 400 MB for uploading.
* Again, if you are a PC person, or using a different platform from what I described above, I'm not sure if you have Quick Time? If not, you just need to compress the final export so it's a manageable size for uploading - under 400 MB. *
5. On Day 10, the students should give YOU that 720p (or compressed version) of their finished film for YOU to upload.
How to Upload the film
Here is what you need to know to submit the finished movies. TEACHERS UPLOAD FILMS - NOT STUDENTS.
The students, on Day 10, will fill out the submission form at http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html. This is 100% mandatory. Do NOT skip this step! Students will also be uploading their movie poster with that submission form.
The students, on Day 10, will fill out the submission form at http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html. This is 100% mandatory. Do NOT skip this step! Students will also be uploading their movie poster with that submission form.
Day 6
Today is probably still a production day. They should think about wrapping up today or tomorrow with their shooting.
I will be sending everyone another several emails later TODAY with directions for uploading the finished film.
Remember May 17th is your screening day. 9am doors open at the theatre. 10am the program begins. If you haven't done it already, be sure to get a sub and bus in place. Get that paperwork submitted. Only the students who made a film that is selected to appear at the screening and awards may attend. Admission is free, but we have to limit the number of people to only those who made a selected film. Not all films are guaranteed to appear at the screening.
Regal Cinemas Burlington 20
250 Bromley Blvd, Burlington, NJ 08016
Keep taking behind the scenes pics of your kids during production! http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
I will be sending everyone another several emails later TODAY with directions for uploading the finished film.
Remember May 17th is your screening day. 9am doors open at the theatre. 10am the program begins. If you haven't done it already, be sure to get a sub and bus in place. Get that paperwork submitted. Only the students who made a film that is selected to appear at the screening and awards may attend. Admission is free, but we have to limit the number of people to only those who made a selected film. Not all films are guaranteed to appear at the screening.
Regal Cinemas Burlington 20
250 Bromley Blvd, Burlington, NJ 08016
Keep taking behind the scenes pics of your kids during production! http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
Day 5
Just for some pacing (no hard and fast rule here), your kids will probably be in full production mode today and Day 6. They may even be in production on Day 7.
In the end, we all want the kids to make great films. If you have the go-getters who need time after school to shoot or want to come in during a lunch period to shoot or edit (when the time comes), we say go for it! Use your best judgment to keep the work within the normal limits of a school day. Just make sure they are staying on campus.
The editing will probably begin sometime on Day 7. Only a suggestion. Whatever is working for you and your kids is always the way to go.
You will get the info soon on how to send us your films. We would like you to do a test to make sure it's all good to go.
Keep sending pics! http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
In the end, we all want the kids to make great films. If you have the go-getters who need time after school to shoot or want to come in during a lunch period to shoot or edit (when the time comes), we say go for it! Use your best judgment to keep the work within the normal limits of a school day. Just make sure they are staying on campus.
The editing will probably begin sometime on Day 7. Only a suggestion. Whatever is working for you and your kids is always the way to go.
You will get the info soon on how to send us your films. We would like you to do a test to make sure it's all good to go.
Keep sending pics! http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
Day 4
The kids are probably in production mode now.
Don't lose sight of the poster. Also, make sure they are including the required elements in their films.
In the next couple of days, we will be giving the teachers instructions about submitting your finished films for judging. The teachers are the ones who actually send us the movies, not the kids. The kids fill out a form online on Day 10 AND submit their posters on that same form. It's a tab on our site called 'SUBMIT FINAL'.
Here's the direct link: http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html
Make sure your kids have seen this page PRIOR to Day 10 so they don't feel overwhelmed.
Good luck. Any questions, email me! And keep sending production pics.
http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
Don't lose sight of the poster. Also, make sure they are including the required elements in their films.
In the next couple of days, we will be giving the teachers instructions about submitting your finished films for judging. The teachers are the ones who actually send us the movies, not the kids. The kids fill out a form online on Day 10 AND submit their posters on that same form. It's a tab on our site called 'SUBMIT FINAL'.
Here's the direct link: http://www.tendayfilm.org/submit-final.html
Make sure your kids have seen this page PRIOR to Day 10 so they don't feel overwhelmed.
Good luck. Any questions, email me! And keep sending production pics.
http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
Day 3
I would think that your students should be wrapping up with Pre-Production. They might even start shooting today? Remember, all films must be shot on campus and no cameras should go home during the evening or on the weekends. The students should be the principal actors in the film. Adults are fine, but they should not be the main actors in the film.
Other than that, good luck today. If you haven't uploaded a pre-production pic, feel free to upload something today. We are constantly updating the photo gallery when the pics come in so be sure to check it out on the website.
Also, don't forget that by the end of the challenge your films must have a poster. See the rules for the poster at http://www.tendayfilm.org/movie-poster-rules.html
Be sure to remind your students that the line of dialogue can NOT be the title of the film. It is listed in the rules and on the Movie Poster rules page.
Good luck with Day 3!
PS: Sometime in the next few days we will give you info on exactly how YOU are submitting the finished film.
I would think that your students should be wrapping up with Pre-Production. They might even start shooting today? Remember, all films must be shot on campus and no cameras should go home during the evening or on the weekends. The students should be the principal actors in the film. Adults are fine, but they should not be the main actors in the film.
Other than that, good luck today. If you haven't uploaded a pre-production pic, feel free to upload something today. We are constantly updating the photo gallery when the pics come in so be sure to check it out on the website.
Also, don't forget that by the end of the challenge your films must have a poster. See the rules for the poster at http://www.tendayfilm.org/movie-poster-rules.html
Be sure to remind your students that the line of dialogue can NOT be the title of the film. It is listed in the rules and on the Movie Poster rules page.
Good luck with Day 3!
PS: Sometime in the next few days we will give you info on exactly how YOU are submitting the finished film.
Day 2
We hope Day 1 was good for you. Your kids should be up and running with some big ideas.
Today should be a solid script writing day for everyone.
Be 100% sure to impress upon your kids these BASIC REQUIREMENTS when writing:
If you didn't get a chance to upload any pics of your kids writing and brainstorming together try to do it today? Use this link for uploading your photos: http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
Good luck with Day 2.
Check out the photo gallery from Day 1 on the website and show your kids, it will really motivate them to see other students doing the exact same thing!
Don't forget to follow on social media. We post lots of pictures there. Tell your kids!
Facebook: 10 Day Film Challenge
Twitter: @tendayfilm
Instagram: @tendayfilm
Today should be a solid script writing day for everyone.
Be 100% sure to impress upon your kids these BASIC REQUIREMENTS when writing:
- Character must be seen on camera (not just referenced to) and at some point first and last names are identified.
- That character's backstory must be clearly identified.
- The prop must be seen on camera.
- The line of dialogue must be VERBATIM. No extra words in between. There can be words before or after the line. The line must be EXACT.
- The genre must be accurately reflected in the film (and the SLATE at the beginning of the film must match the genre that was drawn)
If you didn't get a chance to upload any pics of your kids writing and brainstorming together try to do it today? Use this link for uploading your photos: http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html
Good luck with Day 2.
Check out the photo gallery from Day 1 on the website and show your kids, it will really motivate them to see other students doing the exact same thing!
Don't forget to follow on social media. We post lots of pictures there. Tell your kids!
Facebook: 10 Day Film Challenge
Twitter: @tendayfilm
Instagram: @tendayfilm
Day 1
HERE ARE YOUR REQUIRED ELEMENTS
Character: Kristen or Christopher Stewart
Backstory: Desires a position of power
Prop: Eraser
Line: "How can it be the first time every time?"
The line must be verbatim.
The genres are: romance, thriller, sci-fi, superhero, buddy film, mistaken identity, utopian/dystopian fiction, supernatural, time travel, or holiday film
The special trade-in genre is: Western
OTHER NOTES FOR TODAY
Remember, the cinematic technique is OPTIONAL and is a CREATIVE AND ENGAGING OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE. There will be an award for Best Use of Technique.
Remember to draw genre's from a hat for each filmmaking team. Give them the option of "trading in" their chosen genre for that special trade-in genre we gave you. It is the only way they can change the genre that they just chose from the hat.
All films must be shot on the campus of your school. Students should remain on the CAMPUS of your school (green screen is 100% acceptable of course and students should have the rights to use any background that they green screen. NO STOCK VIDEO permitted. Any video should be shot during the 10 Days if you are using it for Green Screen. Photos are acceptable as long as students have the rights to use them and they do not need to be created during these 10 days). Students should not be taking cameras home at night or over the weekend. NO exceptions.
Try to take some quick photos today and upload them: http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html Cellphone pics are fine. We'd love to have "team" photos identified by team name if you can, but not necessary. I will post them on the 10 Day Website and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Good luck today. They should begin writing! Remember: a 3 minute MINIMUM - 4 minute MAXIMUM film when it's all said and done. Not being within the required time parameters will result in a disqualification.
Character: Kristen or Christopher Stewart
Backstory: Desires a position of power
Prop: Eraser
Line: "How can it be the first time every time?"
The line must be verbatim.
The genres are: romance, thriller, sci-fi, superhero, buddy film, mistaken identity, utopian/dystopian fiction, supernatural, time travel, or holiday film
The special trade-in genre is: Western
OTHER NOTES FOR TODAY
Remember, the cinematic technique is OPTIONAL and is a CREATIVE AND ENGAGING OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE. There will be an award for Best Use of Technique.
Remember to draw genre's from a hat for each filmmaking team. Give them the option of "trading in" their chosen genre for that special trade-in genre we gave you. It is the only way they can change the genre that they just chose from the hat.
All films must be shot on the campus of your school. Students should remain on the CAMPUS of your school (green screen is 100% acceptable of course and students should have the rights to use any background that they green screen. NO STOCK VIDEO permitted. Any video should be shot during the 10 Days if you are using it for Green Screen. Photos are acceptable as long as students have the rights to use them and they do not need to be created during these 10 days). Students should not be taking cameras home at night or over the weekend. NO exceptions.
Try to take some quick photos today and upload them: http://www.tendayfilm.org/upload.html Cellphone pics are fine. We'd love to have "team" photos identified by team name if you can, but not necessary. I will post them on the 10 Day Website and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Good luck today. They should begin writing! Remember: a 3 minute MINIMUM - 4 minute MAXIMUM film when it's all said and done. Not being within the required time parameters will result in a disqualification.