SHOOT4EARTH – FILMMARATHON

Shoot4Earth FILMMARATHON

One Earth, one film, one chance
Take part in the short film making competition!

One Earth, One Film, One Chance Shoot4Earth

Organizers: University of Pécs, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Education, and Regional Development, and the Shoot for Earth Foundation

Theme: Clean Water for a Healthy World
The competition’s motto, „Clean water for a healthy life”, emphasizes that clean water is essential for a healthy life and that we all have a responsibility to protect and conserve water sources.

• Water Scarcity: More than 40% of the world’s population suffers from water scarcity. This number is expected to increase in the coming years due to population growth and climate change.

• Health Issues: Every year, over 3.4 million people die from water-related diseases. The lack of clean drinking water causes the spread of various diseases, such as cholera, diarrhea, and typhoid.

• Water Waste: Industrial activities and agriculture are the largest water consumers, often using water wastefully. For example, irrigation systems are often outdated and waste large amounts of water.

• Environmental Impact: Polluted water causes serious damage to the natural environment, including the ecosystems of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Polluted water results in the death of fish and other aquatic life, and impacts biodiversity.

• Sustainability: The importance of water extends not only to people but to the entire ecosystem. Sustainable water management is crucial for future generations.

• Economic Impact: Water scarcity and pollution severely affect economic development, particularly in agriculture and industry. A healthy water supply is essential for economic stability and growth.

Date: March 22, 2025 (Saturday)

• Start: Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12:00 AM (local time)

• Submission Deadline (End): Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Objective: The aim of the competition is to promote sustainable, environmentally conscious thinking.

Registration and Participation:

• Registration: Registration can be done on the official website until the start of the competition.

• Entry Fee: None

• Age Limit: There is no age limit; anyone can participate.

Filmmaking:

• Film Length: The maximum length of the film can be 1 minute. The film can be a live-action short film, music video, or animation.

• Technique: Filming can only be done using a mobile phone.

• Mandatory Element: At the start of the competition, organizers will announce several elements by time zone, one of which must be incorporated into the competition film.

Competition Process:

• Duration: The competition lasts for 24 hours, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM on March 22, 2025.

• Film Upload: Completed works must be uploaded to the internet according to the competition rules.

• International Jury: The films submitted to the competition will be evaluated by an international jury.

Categories:

1. Human, Traditional Crews with Mobile: In this category, videos are made by traditional crews using mobile phones for shooting.

2. Hybrid, Traditional and AI Videos: In this category, both traditional techniques and artificial intelligence are used in video creation.

3. AI Videos: In this category, videos are entirely created by artificial intelligence.

Artistic director and program leader:

Artistic Director of the World Competition

Professor Karl Bardosh, New York University, award-winning director, producer, writer of feature films, short films, TV series, and documentaries.

Program leader, Head:

Gábor Kindl, a Prima Award-winning film and television professional, is the founder and producer of the Shoot4Earth 24-hour filmmaking world competition.

For more information visit the official website of the event: www.shoot4earth.org

Act now to secure the future! Help promote sustainable, environmentally conscious thinking with your film!