Short Film Contest 2023
The Idea
As this year we cellebrate the Well being year, we decided that the theme for our short film festival 2023 is well-being and mental health. So in three minutes you have to explain what is well-being to you.





Things to remember
Eligibility
The Contest is open to all students of ISA Schools, in the 14-18 age range, with a teacher mentor.
Length of Film
3 minutes
Format
Provide a link to your Short Film using for example YouTube or Vimeo
Participants
The film producer group can be one person or several
Photo
A photo of the filmmaker / group.
Language
Visuals and music. Any language is acceptable but it should also incorporate the main international language of English with French and Spanish subtitles. You may find it easier to avoid language altogether but illustrate with graphics or music, mime.
Content
WELLBEING
Synopsis
A 300 word synopsis explaining the concept of the short film.
Deadline
March 31, 2023 for the application form.
June 20, 2023 for submission of short film.
Address
ISA email address - info@isaschools.org
Jury
Board of ISA
Publication or winners
July, 2023
Award
Award Trophy showing the winning school plus 2000 CHF (Swiss Francs, to be deposited in an agreed school bank account. The 2000 CHF (Swiss Francs) will be divided as follows 1000 CHF to the film team, 1,000 CHF to the teacher mentor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Storytelling
Does the short film match the original brief? (10 points)
Is the story original and engaging? (10 points)
Creativity and Originality
Does the writing and direction use imaginative and creative ways to convey the theme? (20 points)
Engagement
How strongly does this entry stimulate thoughts/emotions? (20 points)
Technical Quality
Use of camera? (10 points)
Use of light? (10 points)
Use of audio? (10 points)
Use of editing? (10 points)
The intellectual property belongs to the producer of the material but unconditionally allows ISA the sole right to use the short film for promotional purposes at no expense. The material cannot be presented for use by others but is exclusively for use within the framework of the ISA Short Film Contest. ISA Internationalism Award is a product of the International Schools Association. All decisions related to the Award and the Jury’s decisions about prize winners are non- negotiable and non- disputable. Winners are considered as individuals or a group.
All participants should ensure that their entries comply with rules pertaining to intellectual property rights. Any music used should either be out of copyright or have the appropriate permission for use. Ideal would be to use original music where possible. Equally all efforts should be made to exclude any filming where branded products or merchandise appears (eg cereal packets, juice cartons and the like). The submitter should state that every effort has been made to identify holders of brand rights.
The International Schools Association has arranged the Short Film Contest in good faith and does not accept any responsibility for unforeseen circumstances related to the contest, copyright – similarly travel , health and immigration procedures connected with the winner and accompanying adult.