Like everyone said before, yes there is, but it's a bad idea to even try. And since I didn't read all the posts, I'll guess that your jpeg/gif question wasn't answered, so here goes: break it apart :)
Select the image once it's been imported into your movie, and then press Ctrl-B .
BTW, a good movie should not, in my opinion, take less than 2 very dedicated weeks to do. If it does, you shouldn't submit it, unless of course, it's simpleness makes it better.