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Inspire environmental change or action through film. One Earth Film Festival seeks short, 3- to 8-minute environmental films from youth from third grade through age 25 for the Young Filmmakers Contest. Animated films of 45-seconds minimum are also accepted. Rules are more relaxed for those in grade 12 and up, and prizes have expanded. There are four $1,000 top prizes for live action, animation, creativity, and post grad categories, as well as several $500 activism awards. Submission is easy on Film Freeway. Learn more here: https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details

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More about One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest

The Young Filmmakers Contest has been a part of the One Earth Film Festival since 2013. Its purpose is to engage youth in the national conversation about climate change and think about actions to reverse the current trend. In this way, the power of the people can be harnessed to promote sustainable living.

Rules vary by age. We ask students from grades 3 to 11 to research one of seven sustainability topics: climate, energy, food, transportation, waste, water or wildlife and ecosystems and then create a film of 3 to 8 minutes in length (or minimum 45 seconds for animation).

  • 3-8 minute films should present a solution to a problem from one of the seven topics.

  • Animations can present a solution or motivate viewers towards awareness or behavior change for one of the seven topics.

The rules are more relaxed for students from grade 12 through age 25 They should make an environmental film of 3 to 8 minutes in length (or minimum 45 seconds for animation) that promotes change or action.

Cash prizes (or a scholarship) are awarded at the elementary school ($100), middle school ($200), high school (grades 9-11) ($350), senior year to college (three $1,000 scholarships), and post graduate levels ($1,000 cash), along with matching grants for sustainability organizations of each winner’s choice, related to the theme of their film. Several $500 activism awards were added this year. Winning films will premiere as part of the One Earth Film Festival in March.

The deadline for submissions is June 25, 2024. For more information, contact [email protected].

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This two-minute minute video gives a quick overview of the Young Filmmakers Contest, while introducing some of our previous winners. Corinne Chapman and former contest winner Adam Joel of Aggressively Compassionate directed the film; Abby Lyons composed and performed the music.

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  • Instagram: See the best short environmental films from young people across the planet. Join us online or in person at Chicago’s Gene Siskel @filmcenter at 11:30AM CDT Sunday, Sept 17, for the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Global Awards Celebration. With his signature humor, comedian Adam Joel of @aggressivelycompassionate will be our host. Reserve free tickets online or in person here: tinyurl.com/yfc23awards
    #oeyfc #studentfilms #filmcontest #freefilmcontest #youngfilmmakers #studentvoices #studentfilmmakers #environmentfilms #oeyfc #oneearthyoungfilmmakerscontest #environmenteducation 

  • Facebook: The Earth is a real fixer-upper! The winners of the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest will show us how we can improve our home at 11:30AM CDT Sunday, Sept 17, both online and in person at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center @siskelfilmcenter. Comedian, Adam Joel, will host the Awards Celebration in the style of a "Home Improvement" show that'll make this festival a show to remember! Our planet is a home worth improving. 🏡😊 Get free tickets and popcorn by registering here: tinyurl.com/yfc23awards

  • Twitter/X: Check out One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Global Awards at 11:30AM CDT Sunday, Sept 17, online or in person at Gene Siskel @filmcenter in Chicago. Seats and popcorn are free but limited. Reserve your spot now: tinyurl.com/yfc23awards

  • LinkedIn: Can’t wait to see the winning short environmental films from One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2023 at 11:30AM CDT Sunday, Sept 17, in person at @company/gene-siskel-film-center 164 N State St, Chicago, or online anywhere in the world. Comedian, Adam Joel, will host the Awards Celebration in the style of a "Home Improvement" show that'll make this festival a show to remember! Our planet is a home worth improving. 🏡😊 Get free tickets and popcorn by registering here: tinyurl.com/yfc23awards

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