CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE FILM CONTEST!
"Movies AWAKEN OUR VISION AND CHANGE THE WAY WE SEE THINGS." SCORSESe
ABOUT OUR IMPACT
The Green Film Festival of Puerto Rico is an event to showcase environmental short films created by Elementary and Middle school students in the island. 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.
WINNERS OF THE FILM CONTEST
"Yo Siembro"
By Lyra Sayén del Mar Peters Sanfiorenzo
"Agua Glú, Glú"
By Lennon Alers
Showcase 2024
"GLOBAL FOOD SCARCITY By CHRISTIAN A. MEDINA
Museo de Arte y Diseño Miramar
Museo del Reciclaje
Irene Esteves Amador, Director of the Museum & Humanistic Studies Center
Make sure to visit and support our local museums!
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ISLAND
Research. Grab a phone. Be creative. Film away!
Film Competition
Film Competition
Film Competition
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.
Guidelines
Film Competition
Film Competition
1. There is no fee to enter the competition.
2. The competition is open to Elementary and Middle school students.
3. Fill out the entry form.
4. All entries must be the students’ original work.
5. The use of AI-generators is not permitted.
How to Film
Film Competition
How to Film
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. Choose from one of these categories:
“Shooting Star” – films of 15 to 30 seconds
"Fireball” - films of 1 to 3 minutes
4. For genre ideas and more information, download our Guidelines document available below.
Be Creative
Submission Details
How to Film
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. You can also feature topics such as nature conservancy, waste reduction, energy, air pollution, food security.
3. If you're stuck about your idea or how to film it, reach out to us. We're here to help.
Things to Know
Submission Details
Submission Details
1. If you are submitting more than one project, you need to fill out an Entry Form per film.
2. If you’re working in a group, the director of the film is to fill out the Entry Form.
3. Make sure wardrobe for on-screen actors is appropriate for children between the ages of 5 and 15.
4. Watch for words that might be offensive to others.
Submission Details
Submission Details
Submission Details
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 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
EVENT
The film event is hosted by Robinson School and will take place on Earth Day, April 22, 2024 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.
PRIZES
Art Competition sponsored by Bitten
$150.00 and a 1st Place Communicator Climate Action Trophy
Film Competition sponsored by Bitten
Best film prize in each category wins $150.00 and a 1st Place Communicator Climate Action Trophy
GUIDELINES & FORMS
Guidelines (pdf)
DownloadEntry Form (pdf)
DownloadOn-camera Release Adult (pdf)
DownloadOn-camera Release Minor (pdf)
DownloadGuías (pdf)
DownloadFormulario de Inscripción (pdf)
DownloadPermiso de grabación Adulto (pdf)
DownloadPermiso de grabación Menor (pdf)
DownloadPrizes : Premios (pdf)
DownloadPromo in English (pdf)
DownloadPromo en Español (pdf)
DownloadRESOURCES
FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
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
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
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
FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
FOR TEACHERS & PARENTS
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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