Here are the constraints for the April 15 - 17 competition:

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Competition Checklist:

-ALL FOOTAGE MUST BE SHOT IN ANALOG OR DIGITAL VIDEO, (NO FILM)

-All footage must be from your own original capture. In other words, for this competition, you may not use found footage.

Try to limit dialogue to five lines or less.

-Total running time of movie must not exceed: 3 minutes

-Tripod:
• _X_ The use of a tripod is permitted
• ___ The use of a tripod is not permitted

-Editing:
• ___ In camera editing is only permitted
• _X_ You may edit using non-linear computer software

-Sound:
• ___ Only on-location sound may be included
• _X_ Outside-location sound may be used (This includes portions of songs, sound effects, appropriated sound and voice-over)

-Other equipment:
• _X_ Equipment other than a camera or tripod (if allowed) is not permitted
• ___ Additional equipment such as external (not built-in) microphones, lens filters, special lenses, professional lights and professional camera rigs are allowed

Mystery Items:

The video must be in the genre of a Western.

-The following props must be included within the movie:
• a Coca-Cola beverage
• a floor mat or area rug or something comperable
• a 'horse'