Jesus College is delighted to announce the launch of a student film competition, kindly sponsored by a generous Jesus alumnus. Don’t miss the chance to unlock your creativity, and win £500, £300, or £200! Read on for for more information below about the competition theme, and rules, deadlines, and video requirements.
Competition theme: What does being a Jesus College student mean to you?
Your film should primarily emphasise what Jesus College means to you as a student. The film can be any genre, and while it can include shots of broader Oxford activities and locations – including key city sights, as well as activities like punting and sports outside of College – the main focus should be on showcasing the impact that being a Jesubite has on your life.
Entry is open to all current Jesus students, both individuals and groups of students. Unleash your creative potential, whether solo or as a collaborative team!
Competition rules and prizes
The videographer or team of the winning film will receive a prize of £500, with £300 and £200 awarded to those in second and third places respectively.
Please be aware that the College intends to make the films publicly available, and so they should be suitable for audiences of all ages.
Please note that College reserves the right:
- to use your materials for its own promotional purposes, particularly for posting some of the videos on its social media channels;
- to edit the video (only if required for promotional purposes) and retain it in the Jesus College digital archive.
Deadlines
All films to be submitted by 31st May 2024. All submissions will be reviewed by a judging panel, and the results will be announced in June. Late submissions will not be considered.
Video requirements
Video Format:
Films should be submitted in a commonly accepted video format such as MP4, MOV, or AVI. Please ensure compatibility with standard digital video players for easy viewing.
Resolution and Aspect Ratio:
Videos should have a minimum resolution of 1080p (1920×1080 pixels) for high-definition quality.
Please use a standard aspect ratio such as 9:16 or 16:9 to ensure both vertical and horizontal format at your discretion.
Audio Quality:
Please ensure clear and high-quality audio with minimal background noise. Use external microphones if necessary to capture better sound quality.
Subtitles:
All films must include subtitles in English.
File Size:
Please compress the video file to a reasonable size without significantly compromising the visual and audio quality.
Large files may take longer to upload and download, so please optimise the file size accordingly.
Credits and Titles:
Please include opening and closing credits with essential information, such as the film title, student names, roles, and any credits for music, images, or external content used.
Duration:
The films should last a maximum of five minutes (including opening and closing credits).
Film description
Each competition entry must include a logline providing a brief description of the film’s content.
Permissions and Releases
To comply with data regulations, it is important you get consent from everyone who features in your video for their image to be used, to explain how it will be used, and for how long the film will be publicly available to view. To simplify this process, you can use this form to gain consent from anyone featured in the film.
However, if you are filming larger group activities, for example a wide shot of students in the JCR, you do not need individual consent, however should ensure that the group is aware that they are being filmed in advance and for what purpose, and make sure not to record anyone who does not wish to appear in the film.
Submission process:
Please complete the online submission form, and then upload your work on any type of cloud online storage and send the link to your video to Anna Ponomarenko, Alumni Communications, Events & Graduations Officer, at anna.ponomarenko@jesus.ox.ac.uk.
All competition submissions will be stored in an internal storage, accessible only to the competition judging panel and the Communications , Events & Graduations Officer.
Please contact Anna, if you have any questions regarding the submission process.
Promotion
All participants are welcome to share their filmmaking processes on social media at their discretion, using #jesusfilm24 as a hashtag.