Borrowed Content — Any content that isn’t directly created by the Student Filmmakers.

Content Rules and Guidelines — The rules set by Film Prize Junior regarding what can and cannot be included in the films to ensure safety and appropriateness.

Disqualification — The removal of a film entry from the competition if it violates the rules and guidelines.

Division— A category that separates participants based on their grade level.

Middle School — A division for students in grades 5-8 participating in the Film Prize Junior Festival.

High School — A division for students in grades 9-12 participating in the Film Prize Junior Festival.

Festival Entry — The completed project submitted for the Film Prize Junior Festival, which includes the three main components: Registration, Script Submission, and Film Submission.

Film Submission —The final step of submitting the completed film and required materials to the Filmmaker Portal.

Final Cut — The finished version of the film that is submitted for the festival.

Press Kit — A collection of materials that help promote and publicize the film, including posters, film stills, and interviews.

Film Prize Junior Festival — A film festival for students in grades 5-12 where they showcase their short films and compete for awards.

Film Prize Junior Website — The online platform where all information about the Film Prize Junior Festival is available, including submission guidelines and festival details.

Filmmaker Portal — An online tool on the Film Prize Junior Website where Teacher Producers register entries, submit scripts, and upload films and press kit items.

Finalist — A film that has been approved and will be screened at the Film Prize Junior Festival.

Genres — The type or category of film based on its content, style, and storytelling approach.

Comedy — A genre intended to make the audience laugh with jokes and humorous situations.

Drama — A genre that focuses on the emotional and relational development of characters.

Documentary — A genre that provides a factual record or report on a particular subject or event.

Thriller – A genre that builds suspense and excitement, often involving crime or mystery.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy — A genre that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts, often involving advanced science and technology or magical elements.

Green Light — Approval given by the Film Prize Junior staff to begin production on the film after the script is reviewed.

Learning Management System (LMS) — An online platform provided by Film Prize Junior for additional learning resources, not required for the competition.

Mentor Judge — A professional who provides feedback and judges the films for the festival awards.

Monetary Awards — Cash prizes given to recognize and reward outstanding achievements.

Student Celebration Fund — A monetary award given to the School or Community Organization to celebrate the success of the student filmmakers.

Film Equipment Grant — A grant awarded to the School or School Beneficiary to provide film equipment for future projects.

Teacher Award — A cash stipend awarded to the Teacher Producer of the winning films.

Organization — An Organization can be a school or a Community Organization hosting the Film Prize Junior entry. They help facilitate communication and learning between the Teacher Producer and Student Filmmakers.

School — A School is an accredited institution by the state’s department of education, such as public, private, charter, or homeschool groups offering comparable education.

Community Organization — A Community Organization is an extracurricular organization not accredited by the state department of education, like theater troupes, nonprofits, or after-school groups.

School Beneficiary — A School Beneficiary is the school that benefits from any film equipment grants awarded to a Community Organization’s Festival Entry.

Parental Permission — A parent or guardian must consent for students under 18 to participate in the festival and for their likeness to be used.

Peer Reviews — Feedback provided by fellow students on the scripts or films before submission.

Post-Production — The phase after filming where the film is edited and finalized for submission.

Pre-Production — The planning phase before filming begins, including scripting, casting, location scouting, scheduling, and budgeting.

Production — The phase where the actual filming of the approved script takes place.

Promotion — The process of publicizing and promoting the film, including creating promotional materials like posters and trailers.

Registration — The process of signing up to participate in the Film Prize Junior Festival. Each entry must designate a Teacher Producer and Organization.

Review Team — A group of Film Prize Junior staff and mentors who review and provide feedback on script submissions.

Script Submission — The process of submitting a written script to Film Prize Junior staff for approval before beginning film production.

Student Filmmaker — A student in grades 5-12 actively involved in creating a short film for the Film Prize Junior Festival.

Story Development — The phase where the idea for the film is created and the script is written.

Student Lead — A Student Filmmaker who oversees the creation, production, and execution of the Festival Entry, working closely with the Teacher Producer and other students.

Student Crew Positions — The various roles students can take on during film production, such as director, writer, cinematographer, editor, and actor.

Teacher Producer — A Teacher Producer is like a club sponsor. They supervise, motivate, support, and communicate with students for Film Prize Junior. They do not need filmmaking experience and manage the film entry.

Technique  — The method or style used to create the film.

Animation — A filmmaking technique that involves creating the illusion of movement through a series of images or frames, such as stop-motion or CGI.

Live-Action — A filmmaking technique that involves real people and objects being filmed.