Short Film Rubrics Please rate objectively 
TITLE/Section:
Criteria
Story Line The story clearly communicates all of the
information needed for the viewers; possesses
the quality that keeps the story running and
interesting; and genre is perfectly carried out in
the film. The films tells a story.
(21st Century related genres and story line)
Characterization Characters in the film portray their roles
s effectively which helps in bringing out the
intended vibe of the story.
Video Clarity All shots are clearly taken and camera
and Lighting movement are smooth and appropriately
spread.
All shots have appropriate lighting.
Video Framing Video shows evidence good composition.
Images in the video are filmed at a proper
distance and arrangement that reveals character
and emotions. Proper angles are also executed
in the film.
Continuity All fragments of the film are interconnected,
significant, and shows continuity of the story.
Audio Background music is not too loud for the
dialogues to be heard.
Appropriate music is used in the story.
Dialogues are clear.
Effects Music and sound effect conveyed the emotions
of the story;
Sound edited with visual effects and effectives.
Pace The story keeps the viewers interested. Proper
pauses and transitions are also evident in the
film – not too, not too slow. Pacing in different
scenes are on point.
Timing helped convey the emotions in the
story.
Originality The story is original – the concept is not
copied nor related to/based on existing movies
and stories published.
Public Worth/Virality Is the film good enough for public viewing?
TOTAL
Personal Comments/Feedbacks:
5 – Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Fair 1 – Needs Improvement
21st Century Literature Culmination
Short Film Rubrics
Rating TITLE/Section:
Criteria Rating
Story Line The story clearly communicates all of the
information needed for the viewers; possesses
the quality that keeps the story running and
interesting; and genre is perfectly carried out in
the film. The films tells a story.
(21st Century related genres and story line)
Characterization Characters in the film portray their roles
s effectively which helps in bringing out the
intended vibe of the story.
Video Clarity All shots are clearly taken and camera
and Lighting movement are smooth and appropriately
spread.
All shots have appropriate lighting.
Video Framing Video shows evidence good composition.
Images in the video are filmed at a proper
distance and arrangement that reveals character
and emotions. Proper angles are also executed
in the film.
Continuity All fragments of the film are interconnected,
significant, and shows continuity of the story.
Audio Background music is not too loud for the
dialogues to be heard.
Appropriate music is used in the story.
Dialogues are clear.
Effects Music and sound effect conveyed the emotions
of the story;
Sound edited with visual effects and effectives.
Pace The story keeps the viewers interested. Proper
pauses and transitions are also evident in the
film – not too, not too slow. Pacing in different
scenes are on point.
Timing helped convey the emotions in the
story.
Originality The story is original – the concept is not
copied nor related to/based on existing movies
and stories published.
/50 Public Worth/Virality Is the film good enough for public viewing?
TOTAL /50
Personal Comments/Feedbacks:
5 – Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Fair 1 – Needs Improvement
Please rate objectively  st
21 Century Literature Culmination
Short Film Rubrics
TITLE/Section:
Criteria Rating
Story Line The story clearly communicates all of the
information needed for the viewers; possesses
the quality that keeps the story running and
interesting; and genre is perfectly carried out in
the film. The films tells a story.
(21st Century related genres and story line)
Characterization Characters in the film portray their roles
s effectively which helps in bringing out the
intended vibe of the story.
Video Clarity All shots are clearly taken and camera
and Lighting movement are smooth and appropriately
spread.
All shots have appropriate lighting.
Video Framing Video shows evidence good composition.
Images in the video are filmed at a proper
distance and arrangement that reveals character
and emotions. Proper angles are also executed
in the film.
Continuity All fragments of the film are interconnected,
significant, and shows continuity of the story.
Audio Background music is not too loud for the
dialogues to be heard.
Appropriate music is used in the story.
Dialogues are clear.
Effects Music and sound effect conveyed the emotions
of the story;
Sound edited with visual effects and effectives.
Pace The story keeps the viewers interested. Proper
pauses and transitions are also evident in the
film – not too, not too slow. Pacing in different
scenes are on point.
Timing helped convey the emotions in the
story.
Originality The story is original – the concept is not
copied nor related to/based on existing movies
and stories published.
Public Worth/Virality Is the film good enough for public viewing?
TOTAL /50
Personal Comments/Feedbacks:
5 – Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Fair 1 – Needs Improvement
Please rate objectively  21st Century Literature Culmination
Short Film Rubrics
TITLE/Section:
Criteria Rating
Story Line The story clearly communicates all of the
information needed for the viewers; possesses
the quality that keeps the story running and
interesting; and genre is perfectly carried out in
the film. The films tells a story.
(21st Century related genres and story line)
Characterization Characters in the film portray their roles
s effectively which helps in bringing out the
intended vibe of the story.
Video Clarity All shots are clearly taken and camera
and Lighting movement are smooth and appropriately
spread.
All shots have appropriate lighting.
Video Framing Video shows evidence good composition.
Images in the video are filmed at a proper
distance and arrangement that reveals character
and emotions. Proper angles are also executed
in the film.
Continuity All fragments of the film are interconnected,
significant, and shows continuity of the story.
Audio Background music is not too loud for the
dialogues to be heard.
Appropriate music is used in the story.
Dialogues are clear.
Effects Music and sound effect conveyed the emotions
of the story;
Sound edited with visual effects and effectives.
Pace The story keeps the viewers interested. Proper
pauses and transitions are also evident in the
film – not too, not too slow. Pacing in different
scenes are on point.
Timing helped convey the emotions in the
story.
Originality The story is original – the concept is not
copied nor related to/based on existing movies
and stories published.
Public Worth/Virality Is the film good enough for public viewing?
TOTAL /50
Personal Comments/Feedbacks:
5 – Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 – Good 2 – Fair 1 – Needs Improvement
Please rate objectively  21st Century Literature Culmination

AWARDS:

 Best Short Film Award

 Best Actor
 Best Actress
 Best Leading Lady
 Best Leading Man
 Best in Visual/Musical Effects
 Best Original Script/Story Line
 Director of the Year
 Best Short Film Poster
 Best in Cinematography Award