2012 kNIFVES Short Film Screenwriting Contest

Official Judging Evaluation Sheet

Entry # _______

Score each 1-10 (10 being highest)

____ Premise/Concept - The idea behind the story. The “hook”.

____ Plot - The actions, events, conflicts, turning points that propel the story forward. How the story unfolds (extra points for – originality/unpredictability).

____ Pacing - The timing of the action, revelation of plot elements and character development.

____ Characters - Personalities that are distinctive, compelling, multi-layered, and unpredictable. A protagonist and antagonist with clear and active goals.

____ Dialogue - Voices that are natural, succinct, and unique to each character. Use of language that effectively reveals character and moves the story forward.

____ Cinematic aspects - Qualities of scenes that lend themselves well to motion photography.

_____Theme-The underlying message of the story revealed through the plot, dialogue and visual elements.

____ Style/Tone - Overall quality of the writing. Narrative that is distinct, cinematic, and effectively conveys the mood or “feel” of the movie.

_____Format/Typos-Standard Screenplay format (12 pt. Courier Font, correct margins, etc.) as well as spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage.

Total ______ points