All films that are turned in within the 50 Hour time period and meet all the requirements will be scored by our panel of Judges.
A shot of a time keeping device
Your film must visually display a time keeping device.
All films that are turned in within the 50 Hour time period and meet all the requirements will be scored by our panel of Judges.
Theme Element
"Growth is optional, change is inevitable"
- Your film must incorporate the theme above and your entry will be judged by how well the theme is worked into it.
- The theme for this year’s competition centers on change and the many ways that changes manifest in our surroundings, our experiences, and ourselves.
Location
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- You and your team should have received a numbered card. (1, 2, or 3). The number on your card corresponds to one of three different videos featuring Spokane Business Districts and the small business owners discussing their artistic passions and their unique businesses.
- Each of these videos can be viewed below.
Your film entry must incorporate your assigned Business District into your film.
How you thematically interpret the words from the subjects of your assigned interview video and weave it into your own film is entirely up to you but remember: your score from the judges will be based on how creatively you incorporate the location into your film.
You must credit your assigned Business District and those interviewed for each at the end of your film in the following manner, for your film to qualify:
Inspired by Business Owners of the
(NAME OF BUSINESS DISTRICT)
(INTERVIEW SUBJECT'S NAME(S))
[NAME OF CORRESPONDING BUSINESS]
The names of the interview subjects can be found in their corresponding videos below.
Remember, the judges will be looking at how well your film has taken thematic inspiration from the words & ideas within your assigned video.
Video #1: Hillyard Creative District
Subjects Interviewed:
- Joel Schroeder - Derailer Coffee
- Meranda Tylluan - Crazy Train Eatery
- Molly Hart - Red Dragon
Video #2: Kendall Yards
Subjects Interviewed:
- Kristoffer Jamison - Maryhill Winery
- Bobby Enslow - Indaba Coffee
- Scout Swilling - Mom's Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing
- Beth Swilling - Mom's Custom Tattoo & Body Piercing
- Aimee Brooks - Spark Central
Video #3: The South Perry District
Subjects Interviewed:
- Jim Alice - Liberty Park Greenhouse
- Lily Booth - South Perry Together
Your film's end credits must also include these credits in order to qualify.
This film was made as an entry for:
(This logo can be found on your team's thumb drive)
Special Thanks to:
The City of Spokane
&
Spokane Parks and Recreation
- City Notification Form - Filed by midnight tonight, Friday April 24th, 2026, (Form & Example on your thumb drive and on our website) and printed and turned in w/ your film
- Three Secret Criteria
- Your film must feature a time keeping device.
- Your film must incorporate this year's theme of "Growth is optional, change is inevitable".
- Your film must visually feature your assigned location. (#1, #2, or #3)
- Movie Poster: One team, not in the Top 15, with the best poster (as decided by the Slam organizers) will automatically be a screened finalist on June 20th, 2026. (The Top 16!)
- Turn in your films on your provided drives along with all required paperwork on Sunday April 26th at Garland Brew Werks (603 W Garland Ave).
