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Harrington School of Communication and Media

The Harrington School of Communication and Media
2013 Fred Joyal Film Prize

Entries due: April 25, 2013 4:30 p.m.

Up to three $1,000 prizes will be awarded to students who demonstrate talent and promise as filmmakers, videographers, or computer animation artists.

Eligibility is open to all current (including Dec. 2012 graduates) declared majors in the Harrington School of Communication and Media: Communication Studies, Film Media, Journalism, Library & Information Studies, Public Relations, and Writing & Rhetoric.

  • Awards shall be based on submission of one original work, of any length from 30 seconds up to, but no longer than, 20 minutes.
  • Any original work created while a student at URI may be submitted.
  • The work may be in any genre: narrative, animation, experimental, documentary, commercial, PSA, music video, etc.
  • Due date: April 25, 2013 by 4:30 p.m.
Submissions shall be judged based on:
  • How effectively the work communicates an idea, theme, or feeling.
  • Technical proficiency.
  • Creativity of its form and content.
  • The extent to which its creator demonstrates promise as a film or video director, producer, or artist.

You may download the Entry Form and Regulations. Entry Forms are also available in the Harrington School of Communication and Media office in 101 Davis Hall, and at the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office in 257 Chafee.

For more information call 874-2110.

The Joyal Film Prize is made by possible through a generous grant by Fred Joyal'79.