Mark Peterson, Irrigation Contractor, Boulder, CO
MAKE YOUR STATEMENT
As a film enthusiast, you can appreciate the medium’s unique ability to open minds, create an emotional connection and bring about change. That’s the thinking that led to The Intelligent Use of Water™ Film Competition. It’s our goal to further the case for responsible water use and we’d like your help. Use past winners for inspiration, then go wherever your creativity takes you. If you have something unique to say about smart outdoor water use, this is the competition for you.
“Too often, those of us who call Southern California home forget that we’re living in a desert. We’re proud to co-sponsor Rain Bird’s Intelligent Use of Water Competition. This novel competition helps remind us of the importance of conserving water, while harnessing the filmmaking talent for which the Los Angeles region is known.”
Philip Sokoloski, Manager of Communications
FilmL.A.
PRIZES
- IUOW Jury Award ($6,000 Cash)
- IUOW Audience Award ($3,000 Cash)
WHO’S ELIGIBLE
The General Filmmaker Award Category is open to film students, amateurs and professionals.
GUIDELINES
Create a short film, 1-10 minutes in length (total or excerpted time), focused on responsible water use. Narrative, documentary, animated, experimental and/or student-made productions should explore methods and ideas to manage and use earth’s most precious resource responsibly.
SUBMISSIONS
All entries must be uploaded as a .mov, .wmv, .avi or .mpg file via this site. Your entry must be received by August 15, 2009.
JUDGING
A panel of judges with academic, professional, industrial or governmental expertise in film and/or water conservation will review your work. For the 2009 competition, finalists will be selected and invited to a special screening event this fall in Los Angeles. Following the screening, winners will be announced and rewarded with cash prizes of $6,000 for the IUOW Jury Award and $3,000 for the IUOW Audience Award.
For more details, write to info@iuowfilm.com