Eco-Comedy Video Competition Spring 2009
Sponsored by AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Friends of the Earth, Mill Reef Productions, and EcoSense
The winning video will be shown on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 at the Environmental Film Festival and the creator will receive $1,000 from Friends of the Earth
Guidelines
The contest is open to any full-time student who prepares a short, funny video for YouTube which communicates a clear message that strongly motivates a specific behavior change (for example, driving a fuel efficient car, turning down thermostats, or donating to a conservation cause).
Submissions must:
· Address a critical environmental issue
· Communicate a clear message to motivate a specific behavior change after watching the video rather than just to educate or amuse the audience
· Be original productions
· Reach a broad audience (e.g., Soccer Moms, Joe the Plumber) beyond just environmentalists
· Be of a suitable length for playback on YouTube (2-4 minutes)
· Be humorous!
There will be six judges representing the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Friends of the Earth, the US Environmental Protection Agency, Mill Reef Productions, and EcoSense. The decision of the judges is final. Awards are based on overall merit of the entries. Judges reserve the right not to grant an award.
Submissions are due by March 4, 2009. Submissions that are not received March 4, 2009 will not be judged. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 at the DC Environmental Film Festival.
For more information regarding submission guidelines and contest rules, visit: http://www.environmentalfilm.org or http://www.foe.org/ and click eco-comedy video competition.
Call or e-mail me if you have any questions.
Chris Palmer
Distinguished Film Producer in Residence
Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking
School of Communication, American University
office: 202-885-3408
cell: 202-716-6160
www.environmentalfilm.org
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