Short Film Rubric
Group Names:
Criteria
Level 4
8-10 Points
Level 3
7 Points
Level 2
6 Points
Level 1
0-5 Points
Pre-Production
Treatment
The content includes a
clear concept and story.
Treatment is very well
written and follows the
prescribed format.
Content exhibits
connections around the
concept and story, but
small diversions are
present. Treatment is well
written and follows the
prescribed format
The content leaves the
reader with a vague
impression of the concept
and storyline. Treatment is
somewhat well written,
following the prescribed
format
The content lacks a central
concept and storyline.
Treatment is not effectively
written and vaguely follows
the prescribed format.
Screenplay
Screenplay clearly
corresponds with treatment
and communicates all of
the information needed for
each scene.
Screenplay corresponds
with treatment and
communicates most of the
information needed for
each scene.
Screenplay vaguely
corresponds with treatment
and communicates some
of the information needed
for each scene.
Screenplay vaguely
corresponds with treatment
and missing information for
each scene.
Production
Video Clarity &
Lighting
All shots are clearly
focused. Camera
movements are smooth
and of appropriate speed.
All shots have appropriate
lighting.
Most shots are clearly
focused. Camera
movements are smooth
and/or of appropriate
speed. Most shots have
appropriate lighting.
Many shots are clearly
focused. Motion shots are
fairly steady. Some shots
have inadequate light.
Few shots are clearly
focused. The camera is not
held steady. Many shots
have inadequate light.
Video Framing
Video shows evidence of
good composition. A
Most shots are well
framed. A variety of shot
Few shots are well framed.
Two - three shot types are
Many shots are poorly
framed. Only one or two
variety of shot types are
used in an appropriate
manner.
types are used.
used.
shot types are used.
Continuity
No lapses in continuity are
present, or are
insignificant.
Small lapses in continuity
are present.
Many lapses in continuity
are present.
Video is disjointed in
significant respects.
Post-Production
Transitions
Video moves smoothly
from one shot to another
using an appropriate
selection of transitions.
Transitions move relatively
smoothly from shot to shot
and a variety are used.
Transitions from shot to
shot are choppy and the
types of cuts and fades are
not always appropriate.
Video is unedited. No
transitions between clips.
Raw clips run back to back
in final video.
Audio
Audio is balanced between
dialogue, music and voice
over. Audio is clear
throughout the video.
Audio is usually balanced
between dialogue, music
and voice over. Audio is
clear throughout the video.
Audio is somewhat
balanced between
dialogue, music and voice
over. Audio is clear
throughout the video.
Audio is unbalanced
balanced between
dialogue, music and voice
over. Audio is inaudible in
significant portions of the
video.
Pace
All clips are just long
enough to make the point
clear with no slack time.
The pace captures the
audiences attention.
Most clips move at a
steady pace. Most clips
are edited to remove slack
time.
Some clips move at a
steady pace. Some clips
are edited to remove slack
time.
Video clips are too long
and do not advance the
storyline or are too short
and leave out essential
action.
Appropriateness
& Originality
Content meets all
appropriateness
requirements. Video is
very original and creative.
Content meets most
appropriateness
requirements. Video shows
many original and creative
elements.
Content meets some
appropriateness
requirements. Video is
somewhat original and
creative.
Content is not appropriate
for classroom viewing.
Video lacks originality and
creativity.
Required
Components:
-Length
-Soundtrack
-Credits
-Etc.
Films includes all of the
required components.
Films includes most of the
required components.
Films includes some of the
required components.
Films includes few of the
required components.
/100
