Budding young film makers wanted to take up the challenge

10 July 2008

Interested in film? Got something to say about sustainability and the environment? Aged 20 or under? Then read on, for do we have news for you!

Entries are now open for The Outlook for Someday film challenge that asks future Peter Jacksons to create a short film about their views on living sustainably. Contestants are asked “What does sustainability mean for the world and for you? What does it mean for your community or neighbourhood? What do you want to say about it?”

Not only is The Outlook for Someday a challenge to film-makers personally, it’s also a challenge for people to think more about living sustainably and their impact on the environment. The standard of last year’s competition was very high, and this year it is expected to be even higher.

Your film can be shot on any kind of camera, in any genre, up to the length of five minutes. You can enter individually or as a group – the choice is yours.

This freedom to create is of key importance. According to David Jacobs, Director of The Outlook for Someday, “We don’t want to tell contestants how to make their movie. It can be filmed on a mobile phone or using a full-blown crew. It can be drama, documentary, animation, music video, advertisement, video blog, reality TV or even a new genre altogether.”

The closing date for entries is the 19th September and the 20 winning films - selected by a panel of judges who work in film and television, education and youth development - will be broadcast on TVNZ6 Family on Freeview later this year.

A documentary is also planned, featuring some of the winning films.

Check out www.theoutlookforsomeday.net for more information and details on how to enter. Further information about the challenge will also be available through all intermediate and secondary schools and relevant tertiary institutions.

The challenge has been laid, are you up for it?