2021 Stop Motion Video Contest
The contest is closed. Winners will be announced soon. Prizes will be awarded in two age categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
What is Stop Motion?
Stop motion is a film making technique that makes inanimate objects appear to move on their own. This is accomplished by taking an image of a still object, moving the object a tiny bit, then taking another image. Repeat this process, play back the sequence in rapid progression, and the object appears to move fluidly across the screen.
The Rules
Submission Information
- Videos may be created and submitted by individuals or groups.
- A teen may submit up to two videos, either as an individual or as part of a group.
- Contest is open to teens in grades 6-12 and living in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland, or any teen with a CRRL library card.
- All portions of the video must be original creations of the individual or group submitting the video.
Video Information
- Maximum video length is 30 seconds.
- Video must be in MP4 format.
- Video must be submitted via upload to online submission form, October 1-15.
- At least 75% of video must employ stop motion animation.
- Names of individuals or group members submitting video must NOT appear anywhere in video.
- Video must be appropriate for viewing by a general public audience.
Judging/Determining Winners
- All videos will be accepted contingent on being reviewed by submission committee. The library reserves the right to refuse any submission.
- Winners will be selected anonymously by a panel of judges.
- Winners will be selected from participants in two categories: grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. For group submissions, the video will be entered into the grade category of the oldest group member.
- Winners will be contacted by library staff when judging is complete. Winning videos and a selection of other submissions will be posted here on this page when judging is complete.
- Any submitted video may be shown or used for promotional purposes by Central Rappahannock Regional Library.
Questions? Please email Sarah Hutchinson at sarah.hutchinson@crrl.org.
Looking for help or inspiration?
Check out these helpful resources to create your winning stop motion video.
Stop Motion Animation Resources
Stop-Motion Animation: A Brief History
Before you start on your own stop-motion film, read about the history of the art form.
Stop Motion Animation Inspiration
Submit your original stop motion animation video October 1-15, 2021! Get inspired by these stop motion movies and instructional videos.
