• Short film submission content must aim to share ideas about water awareness and solutions and to inspire action or allow for replication of water solutions in different parts of the world. Short film submissions should have a strong link to water awareness, solutions, and actions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Filmmakers are encouraged to work under the advice of a scientist or a science student, so the work reflects science-based content. Participants sharing one entry will be considered co-authors.
• We encourage collaboration and co-creation among students in film, video, and visual arts, filmmakers, hydrologists, ecologists, geographers, social scientists, activists, and more, in the production of a science-based water film.
• Short films may come in different genres and styles and use various techniques of capturing sound and image in under 3 minutes. Be creative and concise.
• Submission is free of charge.
• What is the submission deadline?
  Submissions are open from April 9th, 2024. The contest closes on August 30th, 2024.

Eligibility

• Applicants of all ages: if under the age of 18, an adult supervisor or guardian may submit material created by the author on behalf of the minor.

Other Terms

• Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway or they will not be eligible.
  We only accept online screeners either uploaded directly via the FilmFreeway portal or as password-protected Vimeo/YouTube links within FilmFreeway submission.
• Film submissions must be subtitled in English.
• An original version, without any subtitles or watermarks, must be kept and will be requested by the organizers in case the film is a winner.
• The applicant must own all the copyrights to the film (images, sound, and music).

Copyright & Privacy

• LAPWS may use parts of your film for the purpose of promotion and publicity, including the film itself, a trailer, a teaser, or images extracted from the film. 100% of all rights to intellectual property belong to the author(s).
• When your entry is submitted you will be notified via email. Participation cannot be canceled after the official selection release.
• LAPWS will NOT accept content considered pornographic, sexist, racist, offensive, or defamatory of any parties, nor content related to invasion of privacy.