Film Festival: Sample Critique Form
Filmmaker:
Church:
Name of Film:
Category
▢ Series Trailer
▢ Sermon Illustration
▢ Event Promotion
Film Statement and Synopsis Submitted
▢ Yes
▢ No
▢ Incomplete
Films will be judged on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being excellent.
Artistic Expression
Overall Originality and Creativity: 1 2 3 4 5
Development and Expression of Theme: 1 2 3 4 5
Effective Use of Media: 1 2 3 4 5
Imaginative Writing: 1 2 3 4 5
Imaginative Acting and/or Animation: 1 2 3 4 5
Total Artistic Expression [ ] / 25
Technical Proficiency
Camera and/or Animation Skills: 1 2 3 4 5
Editing: 1 2 3 4 5
Lighting and Imagery: 1 2 3 4 5
Audio/Sound (Tone and Quality): 1 2 3 4 5
Level of Difficulty: 1 2 3 4 5
Total Technical Proficiency [ ] / 25
Content and Message
Big Idea and Clarity of Message: 1 2 3 4 5
Buzzworthy (Compelling) Message: 1 2 3 4 5
Biblical Consistency: 1 2 3 4 5
Spelling and/or Grammar: 1 2 3 4 5
Stickiness Factor: 1 2 3 4 5
Total Content and Message [ ] / 25
TOTAL SCORE [ ] / 75
Overall Impression

