One Earth. One Film. One Chance.
Shoot4Earth

Organizers:
The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Education and Rural Development of the University of Pécs and the Shoot4Earth Foundation

This year there will be two themes!
From invisible digital noise to human stories connected to water.

Theme 1 – Invisible Digital Noise

(related to the topics of digital pollution and sustainable technology use)

The hidden burden of the digital world – data traffic, energy demand, electromagnetic fields, and constant online presence – has an increasing impact on our environment. This theme draws attention to how technology shapes ecosystems, the role of AI in understanding environmental processes, and the creative solutions that can reduce our digital footprint. “Invisible digital noise” expresses everything we do not see, yet that surrounds us — and which films are able to make visible.

Theme 2 – Water and Humans: Personal Stories

Our relationship with water is deeply personal: it can be joy, fear, absence, memory, or ritual. Participants can tell their own or their community’s water-related story in one minute — a childhood experience, a family tradition, a bond with a lake or river, or even a struggle caused by water scarcity. The aim of this theme is to show that water is not merely a natural element, but a defining part of our identity and everyday lives.

Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday)

• Start: March 21, 2026, 0:00 (local time)
• Deadline for submitting competition films: March 21, 2026, 24:00

Objective

The aim of the competition is to encourage the spread of sustainable, environmentally conscious thinking.

Registration and Participation

• Registration: Registration is possible on the official website of the competition until the start of the competition.
• Entry fee: None
• Age limit: There is no age restriction; anyone may participate in the competition.

Filmmaking

• Film length: The maximum length of the film is 1 minute. The film may be a live-action short film, music video, or animation.
• Technique: Filming may be done exclusively using a mobile phone.
• Mandatory element: At the start of the competition, at the moment of the launch, the organizers will announce several elements by time zone, of which one element must be incorporated into the competition film.

Competition Process

• Duration: The competition lasts 24 hours, from March 21, 2026, 0:00 to 24:00.
• Film upload: Completed works must be uploaded to the internet in the manner specified in the competition rules.
• International jury: Films submitted to the competition will be evaluated by an international jury.

Categories

1. Human-made videos created by traditional crews, using mobile phones:
   In this category, videos are created by traditional film crews, using mobile phones for recording.
2. Hybrid videos using traditional and AI techniques:
   In this category, both traditional techniques and artificial intelligence are used in the creation of the videos.
3. AI videos:
   In this category, videos are created entirely by artificial intelligence.

Artistic director and program leader:

• Artistic director: Prof. Karl Bardosh (New York University)

• Program leader, Head: Gábor Kindl, founder of the competition

Let us act now to secure the future!
With your film, help spread sustainable, environmentally conscious thinking!