FILM SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!!!
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FILM SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!!!
The Green Film Festival of Puerto Rico is an event to showcase environmental short films created by Elementary and Middle school students. Its purpose is to integrate various disciplines and the art of filmmaking to raise awareness about how to protect our environment and conserve the planet for all living things.
Para información en Español, puede acceder las Guías en la sección Guidelines and Forms.
Research. Grab a phone. Be creative. Film away!
Deadline for submissions is April 4, 2025.
There is a cash prize!
The film competition is designed to raise awareness on environmental topics and promote audiovisual production with solutions that balance human beings and their interaction with the environment.
1. Download the Guidelines document for details.
2. There is no fee to enter the competition.
3. The competition is open to Elementary and Middle school students.
4. All entries must be the students’ original work.
1. You can film with a smartphone (Iphone, Android), Ipad, laptop and or a handheld camera device.
2. The film should be recorded horizontally and in the highest resolution available in your digital device. They are meant to be seen on a movie theatre screen.
3. Your film can be from 15 seconds to 3 minutes long.
4. For genre ideas and more information, download our Guidelines document available below.
1. Show the beauty of our planet and how to preserve it through climate solutions.
2. Step outside the box. There is much more to Climate Action than recycling and picking up your trash. You can also feature topics such as nature conservancy, waste reduction, air pollution and food security.
3. If you're stuck about your idea or how to film it, reach out to us. We're here to help.
1. If you are a student, you must fill out the Student Representative Entry Form. If you are working in a group, you must choose a project representative or ask your teacher to fill out the Teacher Representative Form.
2. If you are a teacher, you can fill out the Teacher Representative Entry Form in representation of your students.
3. Make sure the wardrobe of those appearing on screen is appropriate for children between the ages of 5 and 15.
4. Watch for words that may be offensive.
5. There is a cash prize.
1. Name your file accordingly. Example file name: FULLNAMEOFSTUDENT_NAMEOFFILM.mp4
2. Email your Film and the Entry Form to greenfilmfestivalpr@gmail.com.
3. All submissions must be received by April 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
The film event is hosted by Robinson School and will take place on April 30, 2025 at the Fundación Angel Ramos film theatre of the Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología (C3Tec) where all films will be screened and the winners announced.
Best film prize wins $150.00 and a 1st Place Communicator Climate Action Trophy
Links to short films for Elementary students
1. TrashBack | Short Film | Environmental Awareness | 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjpQkqHOKXc
2. 99¢ | A Short Film About the Environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lECg3mqchzY
3. English Speech | How to Protect the Environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB22FnKMLAk
4. Save Earth
Links to short films for Elementary students
1. TrashBack | Short Film | Environmental Awareness | 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjpQkqHOKXc
2. 99¢ | A Short Film About the Environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lECg3mqchzY
3. English Speech | How to Protect the Environment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB22FnKMLAk
4. Save Earth | Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgSQyza_iF4
5. The Magic Pipe - A short film on saving water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-wSR0socac
6. Do the right thing – use the right bin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INjkIhYlF4E
Links to short films for Middle School students
1. When Climate Change Became Personal, She Turned to Radio | Short Film Showcase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLomc9-XhGc2.
2. The Ripple Effect – Ep. 3 | National Geographic Presents: IMPACT With Gal Gadot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWgSylKuToQ&t=149s3.
3. (PLASTIK) - A short film t
Links to short films for Middle School students
1. When Climate Change Became Personal, She Turned to Radio | Short Film Showcase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLomc9-XhGc2.
2. The Ripple Effect – Ep. 3 | National Geographic Presents: IMPACT With Gal Gadot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWgSylKuToQ&t=149s3.
3. (PLASTIK) - A short film to end plastic pollution in South-East Asia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5OBWbZDZIc4.
4. Kids Take Action Against Ocean Plastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKFV9IquMXA5.
5. Our Climate Future | Short film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9OzTz91WK46.
6. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Household Waste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGzg77rx7Uo7.
7. Earth is Our Home—Let's Protect It | National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymarrXoi0ZM
Video Lessons on Climate Change for Elementary School students
1. What is Climate Change? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlQ-MEZgRGY
2. What is Climate Change Adaptation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e15MnlVHFw
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