2019 Film Contest
The 2019 Conserve Sauk Film Festival featured a film contest for independent and amateur films.
Films submitted to the 2019 Conserve Sauk Film Festival were required to:
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Address an issue, challenge, best management practice, important resource, significant history, or historical figures associated with the environment of Sauk County either directly or indirectly.
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Be the original works of the person(s) submitting the video.
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The person(s) submitting the film is responsible for obtaining the legal rights for all music, images, and content featured in the video entered. ​
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Producer(s) of the film submitted must obtain all photos, video footage, interviews and music through lawful and ethical means. All credits must be included.
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Include a brief description of the film for advertising purposes.
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Have a total run time must be between 4 and 45 minutes.
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Offer a lesson or an answer to a question raised by the information presented in the film. This can be presented either directly or indirectly within the film.
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Information presented must be factually accurate.
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All films must be in English or provide English subtitles.
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The person(s) submitting the film must submit a brief biographical note and good quality jpg. photo of each person(s) involved with the production at the time of submission.
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Addressed one or more of the following conservation topics:​
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Agriculture
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Wildlife
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Forestry
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Water
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Recreation
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History
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Biography
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Geology
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Land Use
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Industry
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Human Experience
Judging Criteria
Films were screened and judged on the following criteria:
Content:
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Did the film ask a question about important resources of this area, environmental challenges we face, best management practices for farmers or landowners, including within municipalities, or significant environmental history of the Sauk County area?
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Did the film explore the human element in the question presented?
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Did the film present an answer, lesson, or solution related to the thematic question?
Technical Quality:
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Did the film display good quality lighting, sound, imagery, and editing that contributed to the delivery of a clear message?
Creativity & Originality:
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Did the film present the subject matter in an original manner?
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Did the film present the subject matter in an entertaining and engaging manner?
Awards
The following awards were presented to participants in the 2019 film contest:
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Best of Fest: Restoring the Sauk Prairie
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Best Cinematography & Production: Of Connection & Renewal: The Historic Apple Trees of the Badger Ammunition Plant
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Best Interpretation of Conservation Theme: Killing Games: Wildlife in the Crosshairs
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Fan Favorite: Restoring the Sauk Prairie
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Honorable Mention: Fight for Flight
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Honorable Mention: Treasures from the Tides
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Honorable Mention: Bracelets for Birds
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