Youth Video Contest
Welcome to the 2024 Youth Eco Film Contest:
Spotlight on Climate Action
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Calling all young filmmakers! Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to make a difference? Showcase your creativity and passion for a sustainable world in the Youth Eco Film Contest: Spotlight on Climate Action.
About the Contest
The Youth Eco Film Contest is a platform for high school students to use the power of film to drive change and inspire action on climate issues. It's a celebration of young voices and commitment to preserving our natural resources.
Potential Themes
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Calling all young filmmakers! Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to make a difference? Showcase your creativity and passion for a sustainable world in the Youth Eco Film Contest: Spotlight on Climate Action.
About the Contest
The Youth Eco Film Contest is a platform for high school students to use the power of film to drive change and inspire action on climate issues. It's a celebration of young voices and commitment to preserving our natural resources.
Potential Themes
Explore pro-climate projects and actions in Idaho. Topics can include but are not restricted to:
- Recycling
- Recycling
- Circular Economy
- Tackling Food Waste
- Renewable Energy (solar, wind, geothermal)
- Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Businesses with Solar/Wind Power
- Transitioning to Electric Vehicles
- Community Solar
- Innovative Electricity Storage Solutions
- Brownfields to Bright Fields
Prizes
- Tackling Food Waste
- Renewable Energy (solar, wind, geothermal)
- Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Businesses with Solar/Wind Power
- Transitioning to Electric Vehicles
- Community Solar
- Innovative Electricity Storage Solutions
- Brownfields to Bright Fields
Prizes
1st Place $1,000
2nd Place $750, 3rd Place $500
- Recognition at annual Rotary District 5400 conference
and other Earth Day events across the state
- The chance to make a real impact
2024 Deadlines
**New** Registration Deadline: March 24th
Video Submission Deadline: March 24th
Winners announced: At Earth Day Celebration
Creator Eligibility
Students age range 14 to 19 and currently in grades 9-12
Submission Criteria
Creator Eligibility
Students age range 14 to 19 and currently in grades 9-12
Submission Criteria
- Local climate solution theme
- Video length: 3 to 4 minutes
- Format: YouTube or Vimeo
- Video length: 3 to 4 minutes
- Format: YouTube or Vimeo
- Must be original work
-Science based
How to Participate
1. Complete the registration form by March 24th-
How to Participate
1. Complete the registration form by March 24th-
https://forms.gle/ XCW1A1QGeYqZmNLA9
2. Create your film! Let your creativity shine as you craft a compelling film on your chosen environmental theme.
3. Submit your video! Be sure to meet the March 24 deadline for video submission.
2. Create your film! Let your creativity shine as you craft a compelling film on your chosen environmental theme.
3. Submit your video! Be sure to meet the March 24 deadline for video submission.
4. If working as a team, submit up to 2 entries.
5. If working as an individual, submit up to 2 entries.
Students will be judged on the following criteria:
Overall Climate Message: Solution-oriented information, science based, focused, relevant, well researched
Originality: Shows curiosity, uses divergent varied perspectives, and a cross-disciplinary approach that reflects individuality
Clarity & Communication: Engaging, cohesive, appealing and effectively holds the audience's attention throughout
Impact: Links the solution with the need. Evokes strong empathy, and a sense a urgency regarding the climate issue
For Questions Call or Text Liz Alexander 208-703-3831 or Email Lindarsengle@gmail.com
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Idaho Rotary District 5400
Nampa Rotary Club
Boise Southwest Rotary
Centennial Rotary-Pocatello
Twin Falls Rotary
Idaho Energy Freedom
Portneuf Resource Council