Judging

Best of City Film

In each city, a panel of judges will select the "Best Film of the City." In the past, these judges have included film critics, producers, actors, and filmmakers.

The judges' criteria:

Artistic Merit (e.g., Story, Creativity, Entertainment Value) (45%)
Technical Merit (30%)
Adherence to the Assignment (25%)

Other awards usually given on the local level include:

Audience Award

All films, on-time and late, are eligible for the Audience Award, which is determined by audience ballot at the initial screenings in each city.

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