Filmmakers have the power to change the trajectory of human life on our water planet — from destruction to revitalization! Submit a short film for the Ocean Film Challenge, 7 minutes or under, on the impact humans have on the ocean and the actions individuals can take to save the ocean … and the humans who depend on it.
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The Ocean Film Challenge Goal: the creation of numerous short films that have the potential to go viral on social media to affect change, with positive content including all three of these elements:
- Inspiring love for the beauty of the ocean and the amazing variety of ocean creatures
- Identifying the impact that consumer choices have on the health of the ocean
- Encouraging viewers to take positive action, and offering concrete action steps
Your films should address at least one of the problems the ocean faces including:
- Overfishing
- Plastic Pollution
- Ocean Acidification
- Sea Temperature Rise
- Lack of Marine Protected Areas
Your film should address at least one action individuals and communities can take to mitigate the problem. Examples:
- Stop eating seafood. Or only eat sustainably farmed seafood.
- Stop the use of single-use plastics. Saying no to straws and plastic bags is good start.
- Reduce our carbon footprint and demand that our societies return to sustainable carbon levels.
- Support policies that fund climate change research.
- Create marine protected areas so that the ocean can recover.
Entries will be evaluated based on the following judging criteria:
* Creativity (45%)
* Technical Merit (30%)
* Adherence to the Assignment (25%)
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National Geographic, 2 February 2018. More information.
