You have 5 months to collaborate on an impossible story...
August 11 - December 31, 2019
MESSAGE: TBA
PROP: TBA
ACTION: TBA
MESSAGE: TBA
PROP: TBA
ACTION: TBA
Rules
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Outline
The amazing thing about storytelling is that there are so many mediums you can tell a story through. But, not all of us are good at the same mediums. So, for this challenge we want to see you work together to tell one story that is weaved and connected through at least 4 mediums that we reveal at the start of the challenge.
We are challenging thousands of creators around the world to work together and create an original interactive story in 5 months, using a surprise message, prop, action and 4 mediums that we will provided at the beginning of the challenge. In return, we are distributing the winning films...and there will be a few other EPIC prizes.
Finalists will be "Premiered" in January at the "Way of The Storytellers" event.
We are challenging thousands of creators around the world to work together and create an original interactive story in 5 months, using a surprise message, prop, action and 4 mediums that we will provided at the beginning of the challenge. In return, we are distributing the winning films...and there will be a few other EPIC prizes.
Finalists will be "Premiered" in January at the "Way of The Storytellers" event.
So...What exactly is this?
The Five Month Collaboration Challenge is an international competition that challenges Creators to create together in a new and surprising way. Creators are challenge to create an original story that crosses four mediums and that the audience can participate in (like the audience is part of the story) all with in only 5 months time. But, there is more. Creators must use the surprise Message (for example: "Hope"), Prop (ex. a needle) and action (ex. hitting a ball) that we provided them at the beginning of the challenge. They must write, act, edit, and submit their interactive story in only 5 months.
Aside from those three "surprise" elements, you have free rein over your story. So, yeah...be creative! You are free ...within the rules of the competition that is.
So, here is the challenge, create something more...something intelligent...something inspiring...something that makes the world "think", and above all, tell a story, a crazy good one at that.
Side Note: Yes, you are free to choose any genre/style you wish for story, as long as you use all the required elements and mediums.
Aside from those three "surprise" elements, you have free rein over your story. So, yeah...be creative! You are free ...within the rules of the competition that is.
So, here is the challenge, create something more...something intelligent...something inspiring...something that makes the world "think", and above all, tell a story, a crazy good one at that.
Side Note: Yes, you are free to choose any genre/style you wish for story, as long as you use all the required elements and mediums.
Awards
Stay tooned for more info:
- The top radio theaters will be played at the "Way of The Storyteller" event in January.
- The Winners will be published as part of a Collection.
Q&A
Can I participate if I don't live in in the United States?
YES, storytellers can participate from anywhere in the world. Keep in mind thought, that the competition begins at 12AM in the Eastern Time Zone. If you live in Los Angeles, CA or Vancouver, Canada for example, you will receive the message assignment at 9AM local time. Make sure to check what time zone you are located in and how many hours off from the Eastern Time Zone to see when you will receive the Special elements.
I would like to participate but I don't have a team. How can I join a team?
Teams are always looking to fill positions. Post your information on the Storytellers Challenges Creators Page to find teams looking for members.
Do I have to finalize my list of team members when I register or can I submit that later?
How do we receive the Message, Action, and Prop Assignment?
The surprise elements are emailed to the team contact at the beginning of the competition. All teams that register for the competition will receive a message at the beginning of the competition containing the assigned Message, Action, and Prop. In addition, the assignments will be posted on storytellers.sctreehouse.com/challenge and in the Storytellers Challenges Group on Creators. This allows you to get started on your story immediately.
Does everyone receive a Message, Action, and Prop?
Every team is assigned the same message, action, and prop which must be included in their story to qualify.
How closely do we have to follow the Message assignment in our film?
The plot of your story must revolve around the Message, but we allow you creative license. The message needs to be central to the plot of your story in order to be eligible but we want you to have fun with it. As long as the judges can determine that you've used the message in some form as your central plot, you're following the rules.
How do we incorporate the Action and Prop?
The Prop and Action must be incorporated into your story but do not have to be central to the plot of your film.
What is the maximum length of the story?
There are no time restrictions for this challenge - no minimum or maximum length for your story.
How are the stories judged?
Stories are scored in 7 categories (Originality, Creativity, Plot, Pacing, Characters, Direction, and Story Value) with each category being worth 15 points for a total of 105 points.
Do the stories have to be in English? What about subtitles?
No, but we highly recommend including subtitles since English speaking judges will be viewing the stoires. We allow teams to submit separate caption or transcript files for their stories up to 24 hours after the submission deadline. Teams will not be allowed to resubmit their stories with subtitles after the deadline, ONLY caption or transcript files.
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Submissions do not open until 1st day of the Challenge.
