Possible Futures
An invitation to the storytellers of the world: make a film-make a difference.
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What’s your vision of a positive future? We see negative and depressing visions of the probable future all the time. What we don’t see enough of are visions of a positive future. This contest is about sharing your inspiring vision with the world.
-Participate as a filmmaker, student, professional, or amateur
-Tell your story with a digital or HiDef camera or simply your mobile phone
-Express your vision as a documentary, dramatic or animation
-Create a short film of five minutes or less
-Upload your film early, March 8 to 18, to be eligible for a special prize
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Categories
Express the new future through these categories:
Peace and Freedom
Resolution of conflict, without war and oppression
Fair Societies
World of justice and human rights, free of discrimination and fear
Sustainability and Beyond
Thriving relationship between humans and natural ecosystems, without compromising future generations
Human Fulfillment
Expansion of consciousness, connection, and community, and our relationship with one another
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Prizes
Possible Futures Award:
$10,000 (USD) + a life-changing journey for two to the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, with an immersion in the culture and traditions of Achuar people
Pachamama Award:
$5,000 (USD) + a life-changing journey for two to the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador, with an immersion in the culture and traditions of Achuar people.
People’s Choice Award:
$2,500 (USD)
Top in Each Category:
$1,000 (USD)
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Judges
Official Judges
A panel of internationally recognized individuals, from the film, social and environmental justice worlds, will select the two top prizes after submissions close, June 21.
Audience Voting
Global Citizens have a voice too! You get to decide who wins the People’s Choice Award and the top in each of the four categories. In the final two weeks of the contest, viewers will watch and vote. During the course of the contest the audiences can screen new films each day and become inspired.
For more info:
http://www.possiblefuturesfilmcontest.org/
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