JUDGES
ECKHARTS LADDER
YouTube content creator known for covering Star Wars, Halo & sci fi.
Fan Films: Battle of the Dreadnoughts
LOACHER FILMS
YouTube content creator known for creating animated Star Wars & Halo short films in Unreal Engine.
Fan Films: Betrayal, Brothers, Rollies, Crossfire, Overpower, Invasion, Ultimate Move, No Escape, Fear, My Enemy & The Elite.
WOOFWOOFWOLFFE
YouTube content creator known for creating Star Wars scene recreations in Unreal Engine.
Fan Films: Victory & Death, Hostage Crisis, The Bad Batch, Clone Punches Droid
CINEMATIC CAPTURES
YouTube content creator known for creating animated Star Wars short films in Unreal Engine.
Fan Films: Shadow of the Republic, Order 66, Not Alone, Ahsoka's Decision, Riggs, Vader
JUDGING CRITERIA
Originality
Is this a story we've already seen told before in Star Wars canon or fan media?
Story
Is the story enticing?
Does it make us think?
Is it self contained?
Is there tension?
Is it realistic?
Direction
Have all the elements in the film been managed and used effectively?
Acting
Is the acting believable?
Can we feel the emotions of the character?
Visuals
Are the shot compositions strong?
Are the shots well lit?
Is it easy to track what's happening?
Do the shots serve the story?
Editing
Is it easy to follow along?
Is there unnecessary filler?
Does each cut complement the story?
Does the edit flow well?
Sound
Is the audio good quality?
Is the audio processed well?
Is the soundscape well crafted?
Is it all mixed correctly?
music
Does the music complement the visuals?
Does it enhance the emotion of the scene?
Does it fit the genre and mood of the film?
Is it well orchestrated?
vfx
Are the effects complementing the story?
Does it look natural?
Are they composited correctly?
polish
Are there any continuity errors?
Are there any technical mistakes?
Is every shot/scene in the film consistent?
Are all the elements in the film used effectively?