REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES. 
​Submissions for registered participants is July 31st, 2018.

Join us at the Crest Theater on Wed., Sept. 26th
for the Frankenfilm Project Exhibition and Awards Gala!

FRANKENFILM Project 2018

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In a nod to the 200th anniversary of the famous work of author Mary Shelley, the CFAA is hosting a creative challenge that is inspired by her book Frankenstein and all it’s subsequent works!


​The CFAA welcomes Sac City College and City Films - the sponsor for the STUDENT FILMMAKER DIVISION of the FRANKENFILM Project!



For Writers: A SCRIPTWRITING CONTEST
For Filmmakers: A SHORT FILMMAKING CONTEST

With a guarantee of at least $2,200 in prize money and a gala screening and awards ceremony to be held at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival in the Fall, this exciting competition provides the time, motivation and inspiration to allow for some really good work to be produced by our regional talent.  We can't wait to see what you come up with! 

  • Submitting Writer(s) and/or Filmmaking Team Lead(s) must be current CFAA members in good standing.
  • All submitted projects are to be original work, inspired by Mary Kelley’s Frankenstein.
  • Projects must be submitted by the deadline of July 31st, 2018.
  • The CFAA reserves the right to aggregate or share all contest submissions.

CFAA membership info at www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership

Sponsorships are available.
Contact the CFAA at 916-600-6477 or email info@capitalfilmarts.org

Questions?  Call or email us! 


​Scriptwriting Contest

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Frankenfilm
(feature length)
Scriptwriting Contest
​($700 in Cash Awards)
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Registered participants to submit an original, feature length screenplay (80-110 pages) in acceptable industry
format ​by the deadline of July 31st, 2018.

RULES: 
* Upon registration-completion, entrants must be members in good standing of the Capital Film Arts Alliance
* Scripts should be a minimum of 80 pages and a maximum of 110 pages.
* Scripts must be single sided pages, 12 point Courier font. 
* Scripts should be formatted correctly with points deducted for spelling and grammar errors. 

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Filmmaking Contest

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Frankenfilm
​Short Filmmaking Contest
($1,500 in Cash Awards)

Registered participants to submit a short film (8 minute maximum) by the deadline of July 31st, 2018.

RULES: 
* Upon registration-completion, entrants must be members in good standing of the Capital Film Arts Alliance
* Short films must be a maximum of 8 minutes in length.
* Films are not to exceed an' R' rating.
* Must be original work with all rights secured.
JUDGING GUIDELINES:
Each project has a potential score of 80.  10 points in each of the 8 categories. 

Scripts: 

1. PLOT  - An original story brought to life on the page.

2. CHARACTERS -   Vivid, distinctive and compelling characters. A protagonist and an antagonist with clear goals. Secondary characters believable and well-developed. 

3. DIALOGUE- Natural, succinct and distinctive voices unique to each character. Use of language that reveals character. Dialogue should flow well and propel the story forward. 

4. THEME - Does the script reflect the theme of Mary Shelley’s book? 

5. CRAFT -  Formatted correctly on the page. Free of distracting spelling and grammar issues. 

6.  PACE - Is there rhythm to the action and dialogue? Do the plot and characters develop naturally? Does each scene move the story forward?

7. OVERALL IMPACT - The pure emotional impact on the reader.

8.  ORIGINALITY - Scripts should aim for a clear and unique take on the source material. Scripts will be judged for the original way in which the characters and settings are utilized by the writer and what the writer brings to the table. 


Films: 

1. PLOT  - An original story brought to life on the page, inspired by the works of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

2. CHARACTERS -   Vivid, distinctive and compelling characters. A protagonist and an antagonist with clear goals. Secondary characters believable and well-developed. 

3. SCREENPLAY - Natural, succinct and distinctive voices unique to each character. Use of language that reveals character. Dialogue should flow well and propel the story forward. 

4. THEME - Does the script reflect the theme of Mary Shelley’s book? 

5. CRAFT -  Cinematic quality, audio excellence, production value, editing, 

6.  ACTING - Do the characters bring the work to life in a memorable way?

7. ORIGINALITY - Is this a brand new way of experiencing this story and its characters?

8. OVERALL IMPACT - The pure emotional impact on the viewer.


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The CFAA welcomes Sac City College as a sponsor for the Frankenfilm Project!

​Email us at info@capitalfilmarts.org to learn how YOU can get involved and support local filmmaking through this exciting screenwriting and short filmmaking contest!! 

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SPONSORS APPRECIATED - FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT LOCAL FILMMAKING AND ENCOURAGE CREATIVE ARTS THROUGH THE CFAA.   Call 916-600-6477 or email Info@capitalfilmarts.org