The rules listed below are slightly modified from the 2008 rules. There will be more modifications so check back before the Kickoff Event.

CC7D 2009 Official Competition Rules

1. The Corpus Christi 7 Day Film Project ("CC7D") is administered by The Corpus Christi Film Society ("CCFS").
2. CC7D is a filmmaking competition where teams have just 7 days to make a film from scratch.
3. CC7D is open to anyone.
4. All entrants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or must have a parent or legal guardian sign the Participant's Agreement for them.
5. All shooting for CC7D films must be occur within the following Texas counties: Nueces, Kleberg, Jim Wells, San Patricio, Live Oak, Bee, Refugio, Goliad, Victoria.
6. Filmmakers will enter one of two categories: "In Competition" and "Just for Fun". Filmmakers who enter the "In Competition" category will be eligible for awards (see Competition Rule 8) at an awards ceremony immediately following the August 15, 2009, Screening. Filmmakers who enter the "Just For Fun" category will not be eligible for any awards. The following are not eligible to enter the CC7D "In Competition" category: CC7D Steering Committee members, Jury Members, and paying Sponsors (collectively, "Project Parties"). Project Parties may participate on a filmmaking team, but that team must enter the "Just for Fun" category.
7. Entry fees are as follows: In Competition - $30; Just For Fun - $15. Official registration begins on June 23, 2009. CCFS will only accept cash for CC7D registration. Entry fee must be paid by the Kickoff Event. No IOUs.
8. Awards will be given to films that enter CC7D under the "In Competition" category. An Audience Award will be awarded to the film in the "In Competition" category that recieves the most votes via secret ballot at the August 15, 2009 Screening. The ballots will be distributed at the end of the Screening and counted immediately by an independent CPA. The 2009 CC7D Jury will choose the following winners among films in the "In Competition" category: Grand Jury Prize (Best Film), Honorable Mention (2nd Place), Third Place, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, The Young Filmmaker Award, and Best Technical Execution. For more information on awards see the awards page (coming soon).
9. If a team must withdraw from CC7D, does not turn in a finished film, turns in a film that can not be viewed on the equipment that CC7D uses to transfer or project, or does not successfully incorporate all three essential elements, no refund will be available.
10. Filmmakers will reserve the CC7D public screening on August 15, 2009 as the public debut of their film. CC7D films airing on public broadcast prior to the August 15, 2009, screening will be disqualified from competition. "Public broadcast" includes, but is not limited to, a film appearing on television or the internet (including, but not limited to, YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, etc.).
Revised wording for 2010: Filmmakers. either In Competition or Out of Competition, will reserve the CC7D Screening as the public debut of their film. CC7D films airing on public broadcast prior to the Screening will be disqualified from competition and removed from the CC7D Screening program. "Public broadcast" includes, but is not limited to, a film appearing on television or the internet (including, but not limited to, YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, etc.).
11. CCFS may amend these rules at any time. CCFS shall use good faith efforts to post any changes to CC7D Rules on the CCFS website as soon as practical. The rules posted to this website on July 7, 2009 shall be the final draft of the CC7D 2009 rules.
12. By registering either online or in person and signing the Participant's Agreement, the Entrant agrees to abide by all provisions of this document and the decisions of the CCFS and any panel of judges or jury, which decisions are final and binding in all respects.
13. Some project events will be held at establishments that serve alcohol. CCFS follows all Texas laws concerning alcohol consumption by minors. Any minors attempting to purchase alcohol, caught consuming alcohol, etc will be ejected and barred from reentry in relation to all 2009 CC7D events and eliminated from 2009 competition without any refunds of registration fees. If you're under 21 and you want to participate in CC7D, don't attempt to drink alcohol at CC7D functions.
14. CCFS reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant who fails to comply with the provisions of this document in its sole discretion.

CC7D 2009 Official Filmmaking Rules

Your Goal: Completely create a short film in 7 days.

The following rules apply to each participating group/production team:

1. Times:

--CC7D 2009 will occur between Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 6:30 pm local time and the following Wednesday, July 15th, at a time to be determined at the Kickoff EVent. This is the Official 7 Day Time Period.
--The participating group/team must complete its film/video work in time to deliver it to The Venue at House of Rock, 511 Starr St., on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, by the exact time determined at the Kickoff Event.
--Only works that meet the deadline will be officially part of the competition. All films received on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, (on-time and late) will be screened. Only films that are turned in by the Official Turn-In Time, to be determined at the Kickoff Event, will be eligible for competition.
--A public screening will be held on August 15, 2009, at Harbor Playouse, Corpus Christi, TX. Time TBD. Awards will be given at this event or at an event following.

Revised wording for 2010:
--Only works that meet the deadline will be part of the competition and screening. Late films will not be accepted. Note: This is a change from previous years. If your film is late it will not screen or be part of the competition.

2. In the "Official 7 Day Time Period", all creativity will take place, including but not limited to:

Writing the script
Rehearsing
Costume/Set Design
Shooting
Editing
Sound Design

3. The only work to begin prior to the "Official 7 Day Time Period" is:

Securing Potential Locations
Organizing Crew
Organizing Potential Cast
Securing Equipment

Note: Since your script is not written, you can't know what locations you will need or what cast you will need. Therefore, it is acceptable to secure a wide variety of locations and cast to choose from after the 7-Day Filmmaking Week begins. 4. All footage must be shot within the 7 day time period of the project.

--No stock footage or footage shot or created at another time may be used.
--Animation and special effects are permitted, but must be created during the 7 day time period.
--Still photographs are permitted, provided that the team has the rights to them. The photos do not need to be created during the 7 day time period.

5. Each participating group must have a representative at the official Kickoff Event of CC7D 2009 on July 8, 2009 at The Venue at House of Rock, 511 Starr St., 6:30 PM.

--At the Kickoff Event, each group will submit a Participant's Agreement, signed by the Team Leader.
--Each group will be assigned required elements that must appear in its film, including a specific character, prop and line of dialogue. All essential elements will be identical for all teams.
--The required Character and Prop must be seen on-screen. The Prop must be physically handled by a character onscreen.
--The required Line of Dialogue may be spoken, sung and/or written. It may be in any language, though if it is unclear that it is The Line, there must be a translation.
--To qualify as an "Official CC7D Film," each group's film must contain all required elements and fit within the official time limit prior to the credits.

6. All cast and crew must be volunteers.

7. The finished film must be a minimum of 4 minutes in duration, and a maximum of 8 minutes in duration.

8. Credits at the end of each film are limited to a maximum of 60 seconds. The 60 seconds is considered additional to the length of the film, as stated in Filmmaking Rule 7. (That is, a film may be 8 minutes long, with an additional 60 seconds of credits, for a total running time of 9 minutes.)

9. Any type of video or film camera may be used, however, a maximum of only two cameras may be used during any shot.

10. Sound Recordings and Sound Effects: Sound recorders are allowed in addition to the two camera limit above. As with music, pre-recorded sound effects are allowed, but you must have rights to use them.

11. UPDATED FOR 2009: The finished film/video must be submitted on DVD. Each team must turn in two copies of their film on DVD.

If we cannot view your film on our equipment, it may be disqualified.

12. UPDATED FOR 2009: Before the finished film begins, the dvd should have:

--5 seconds of black
--Title card with: team name, date, and title (team leader's name optional)
--3 seconds of black
--Your film

13. Each Team will enter in one of two categories: "In Competition" or "Just For Fun." Awards are only given to films "In Competition." Films entered in the "Just For Fun" category are not eligible for any awards.

14. Films may be submitted in the following aspect ratios: Standard 4:3, Letterbox 4:3, or Anamorphic 16:9.

15. The producer/team leader for each group must submit a complete and signed paper copy of the Participant's Agreement and pay the team's entry fee at the Kickoff Event prior to hearing the essential elements. Only cash is accepted at the Kickoff Event.

16. The producer/team leader must submit a Certification Statement with his/her completed film, certifying adherence to all rules. This document will be provided at the Kickoff Event and online.

17. Each team must secure talent, crew, music releases and location releases, which must be turned in to the project organizers with the finished film/video. The film/video will not be screened before the CC7D Organizers receive the signed releases. These releases will be available at the Kickoff Event and online.

18. Content of the movie/film/video is at the discretion of the participating groups. Participants to the CC7D Screening and Awards Ceremony understand that CC7D films are unrated and may contain adult content and language, violence and sexuality. In other words, assume that some of the films you might see have 'Rated R' content. The organizers reserve the right to not screen any film that can be considered pornographic, or that depicts hard core or graphic sex.

19. Music: Participating groups are encouraged to work with local composers and/or musicians to write and record music for the films. We realize that this may be difficult to achieve. Therefore, it is permissible for a participating group to use pre-recorded music; however the participating group must have the rights to any music used in its film and must provide a release for all music.

20. To be certified as an "Official CC7D Film," each participating group's film/video production must follow all rules herein. The CC7D Organizers reserve the right to screen only certified "Official CC7D Films."

21. The CC7D Steering Committee may add to or amend these rules at any time prior to the beginning of the 7 Day time period.