Houston Teens Care About Clean Air Video Contest
We all love our city, but let’s be honest - Houston, we have some problems!
Our city is hot. Sometimes it’s underwater. Sometimes it even smells. Too many cars. Too much plastic. Not enough parks. Too many facilities pollute our air.
But what if YOU were in charge?
How are you going to clean this city up? Carpooling and recycling alone just aren’t enough.
We are looking for students to THINK BIG about Houston’s problems and solutions.
Why participate in the Houston Teens Care About Clean Air video contest?
The contest is a unique opportunity to share your work and have a meaningful dialogue with sustainability leaders and change-makers. In addition to film screenings, we host post-screening Q&A conversations as a powerful opportunity to engage with the community at the event.
When are submissions due?
Friday, March 29, 2024
How do I participate?
1. Read Official Contest Rules HERE.
2. Answer the prompt. We all love our city, but let’s be honest - Houston, we have some problems! Our city is hot. Sometimes it’s underwater. Sometimes it even smells. Too many cars. Too much plastic. Not enough parks. Too many facilities pollute our air. But what if YOU were in charge? How are you going to clean this city up? Carpooling and recycling alone just aren’t enough. We are looking for students to THINK BIG about Houston’s problems and solutions.
3. Create your video (2 min max). Use your TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube storytelling skills for sustainability and social change.
4. Work individually or on a team of up to 4.
5. Must currently be a high school student in the Houston area.
6. Submit your video by March 29, 2024. Complete the video submission form below.
What are the prizes?
1st Place: $2,500 Visa Gift Card
2nd Place: $1,500 Visa Gift Card
3rd Place: $500 Visa Gift Card
What is the judging criteria?
Is the video unique and entertaining, yet informative?
Did the creator think outside of the box?
Does the video evoke emotion? Does it make viewers want to laugh, cry, get angry? Is it engaging from beginning to end?
Your video provides relevant, factual information about air pollution/climate change AND impacts on health from credible sources.
Is your sound, video, lighting, editing good quality?
What are some tips and tricks for me to follow?
We post on our social media channel @enviroyouthcouncil for tips and tricks to make your story as meaningful as possible. Follow us to learn more!
Where can I direct my questions?
Contact Shannon Thomas at sthomas@edf.org
