Film maker guide
Welcome to the #NotEvenOnce® Schools Film Competition Resources page.
Congratulations on making the decision to join the #NotEvenOnce® movement to impact your peers and make a film that can positively influence your generation and community.
You might be feeling a little lost as to what to do next and how to make your film. Within our resources you will find film example videos, instructional videos for students and teachers and also some links to great resources, information and tools to help you on the journey.
Writing your Story
Writing your Story
You want to grab the attention of your audience and really hook them in and stay glued till the end of your film. Don't get lost in camera effects - the secret to a great film is the Story. If you don't have one they'll flick to the next shiny thing, with a great one you'll have them till the end.
After researching we found the MyState Film Festival has great resources to lead you through making an amazing story. Click below to learn more
The Film Crew
The Film Crew
A great thing about making films is you don't have to do it all by yourself. Film making is about finding really talented people to work with you in your project. With the right people in the right roles and working together you'll make a great film.
After researching we found the MyState Film Festival has great resources to lead you through getting a great crew together and working in the best roles. Click below to learn more
Acting
Acting
Now to work on the actors. It's their job to tell your story as best they can, to bring it to life.
After researching we found the MyState Film Festival has great resources to lead you through working with actors and working in the best roles. Click below to learn more
Cinematography
Cinematography
Film is all about the visual - its how you tell your story through the eyes of your audience. Once you've got your story sorted, then its time to think of the best way to tell your story through pictures. Which order of shots is going to keep your audience engaged the most?
After researching we found the MyState Film Festival has great resources to lead you through getting a great crew together and working in the best roles. Click below to learn more
Sound
Sound
Ever watched a film without sound? Likely not, even films without people talking on it still usually have some sort of music playing in the background. Even with the most awesome visual shots, if the sound isn't right you'll really struggle to keep your audience till the end. Theres some really important things to know about sound below and how to use it in your film to make it work.
After researching we found the MyState Film Festival has great resources to lead you through getting great sound for your film. Click below to learn more
Editing
Editing
Ok so you've written an awesome script and shot some wicked visuals. Its still not a film yet though. Editing isn't about putting the shots in order, its about using the available footage to create a finished story.
After researching we found the MyState Film Festival has great resources to lead you through getting editing advice to bring your story to life. Click below to learn more