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Calling all students! Submit your film to the IOFF Student Film Competition today!
The IOFF Student Film Competition is open to middle school and high school students (grades 6 through 12) from around the world. Films must be five minutes or less in duration, and touch upon some subject matter regarding the ocean. The SFC is a way for students to tell their stories about the ocean and explore the exciting world of filmmaking. Read below for more guidelines and information. Deadline for submission is Sunday, March 7, 2021 at midnight.
RULES FOR 2021
The rules are easy and straightforward:
- All films must be about the ocean
- All films must be less than 5 minutes in length
- Films must be made entirely by an individual student or a group of students
We look forward to getting your submission to hearing your story about the ocean!
JUDGING AND PRIZES
All submissions will be judged by an elite jury of professional filmmakers and ocean conservationists. The three top winners in each category — middle school and high school — will be eligible to win cash prizes up to $500. The top finalists in each category will have their films presented as part of the 18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival taking place virtually April 15 - May 2, 2021.
GUIDELINES
Films must be five minutes or less, and touch upon at least one of these ocean-related topics:
- Ocean environments
- Ocean wildlife
- Ocean science
- Ocean cultures
- National Marine Sanctuaries
- Ocean sports
- Ocean industries
- Ocean history
- Ocean conservation issues including climate change, pollution, overfishing, marine debris
Winning films will be chosen on the basis of creativity and the ability to tell a story that leaves the audience better informed about or moved by the ocean.
Click on the "Submit Your Film Here" button to apply today!
Calling all students! Submit your film to the IOFF Student Film Competition today!
The IOFF Student Film Competition is open to middle school and high school students (grades 6 through 12) from around the world. Films must be five minutes or less in duration, and touch upon some subject matter regarding the ocean. The SFC is a way for students to tell their stories about the ocean and explore the exciting world of filmmaking. Read below for more guidelines and information. Deadline for submission is Sunday, March 7, 2021 at midnight.
RULES FOR 2021
The rules are easy and straightforward:
- All films must be about the ocean
- All films must be less than 5 minutes in length
- Films must be made entirely by an individual student or a group of students
We look forward to getting your submission to hearing your story about the ocean!
JUDGING AND PRIZES
All submissions will be judged by an elite jury of professional filmmakers and ocean conservationists. The three top winners in each category — middle school and high school — will be eligible to win cash prizes up to $500. The top finalists in each category will have their films presented as part of the 18th Annual International Ocean Film Festival taking place virtually April 15 - May 2, 2021.
GUIDELINES
Films must be five minutes or less, and touch upon at least one of these ocean-related topics:
- Ocean environments
- Ocean wildlife
- Ocean science
- Ocean cultures
- National Marine Sanctuaries
- Ocean sports
- Ocean industries
- Ocean history
- Ocean conservation issues including climate change, pollution, overfishing, marine debris
Winning films will be chosen on the basis of creativity and the ability to tell a story that leaves the audience better informed about or moved by the ocean.
Click on the "Submit Your Film Here" button to apply today!