Saving the world might only take five minutes - with a camera in hand, a bit of creativity and youthpower.
Young film-makers from throughout the country are being called to come up with a mini-film showing their views on sustainability and ways to save the environment, in The
Outlook For Someday film challenge.
Now in its second year, the challenge sees people up to 20 years old submit a short film portraying their message in any genre of their choice, such as a drama, advertisement, a music video or documentary.
It doesn't matter how they do it, just as long as the message is portrayed, says director David Jacobs. "What does matter to us is that it is a fresh take on sustainability. We're looking for creative ideas and clear viewpoints."
Last year's winning films included a mockumentary looking at the issues of consumption and its effects on the environment, one encouraging Kiwis to buy locally and another documentary, Polluted Piako, looking at ways of preventing pollution in waters.
A music video dubbed Play Your Part Right featured a catchy and inspirational rap encouraging people to better their behaviour, to "play their part" in terms of cutting down on rubbish and learning to recycle more often.
Working together with Connected Media, the Environschools Foundation, the Global Education Centre and TVNZ6 Family, the challenge allows young people to use the media to get their message across.
"Young people do play a leading role in the conservation," says Jacobs.
"They certainly have a passion and an interest in those issues and they drive it at school and at home."
The 20 films chosen as the winners will be shown by TVNZ6 Family on freeview television this year. To enter, go to www.theoutlookforsomeday.net. The deadline for entries is September 19.
