More International Nominations than Ever Before

More International Nominations than Ever Before for Someday Films

Eleven films by young New Zealanders have been selected by international film festivals from around the world.

That’s over half of the 20 winning films from The Outlook for Someday sustainability film challenge in 2015.

The young film-makers being recognised internationally are from all over the country: Invercargill, Timaru, Tokoroa, Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North and Auckland.

Their films offer diverse takes on sustainability - young voices speaking out about what matters to them. The subjects range from conservation and care for resources to culture and community values, social justice, healthy living and human rights.

“I’m proud of what’s been achieved here. Last year the tally of internationally nominated films was five. To have eleven this year is awesome,” said David Jacobs, director of The Outlook for Someday.

“These young film-makers are harnessing the power of film to help build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities. And they’re cutting it on the world stage.”

“It’s a tribute to the wisdom, insight and creativity of young New Zealanders.”
Now in its 10th year The Outlook for Someday is Aotearoa’s New Zealand’s sustainability film project for young people.

For young New Zealanders aged up to 24 the annual Someday Challenge is to make a sustainability-related film of any genre, filmed with any camera and any length up to 5 minutes.

The entry deadline in 2016 is 9 September.

As in previous years the prize package for each winning film includes a commitment it will be entered into at least one international film festival next year.

To enter the Someday Challenge go to http://www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/about/film-challenge

See below for information and links for each of the eleven internationally nominated films.

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