Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025
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Submission Deadline: April 25, 2025 +
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 would you clean up our city? Carpooling and recycling just aren’t enough!
We are looking for students to THINK BIG about Houston’s problems and solutions.
What is the challenge?
EDF wants to hear your ideas for creating a cleaner, healthier city for us all.
Tell us about a specific environmental issue in the Houston area. Then tell us your creative solution. Think outside of the box! Recycling and carpooling are great, but we have heard that story many times before. We want creative solutions!
Be original! We want to see it all - animation, comedy, music, documentary-style.
What are the rules?
Read official contest rules HERE.
Videos must be no longer than two minutes.
Students may work individually or in teams of up to four.
All participants must be currently enrolled as high school students in the Houston area.
All submissions must be original creations, never submitted in other contests.
Winning video must include a specific environmental problem and an innovative solution.
What are the prizes?
1st Place: $2,500 Visa gift card
2nd Place: $1,250 Visa gift card
3rd Place: $750 Visa gift card
+ Additional prizes awarded for Honorable Mention & Viewer’s Choice
When are videos due?
11:59pm on Friday, April 25, 2025
What is the judging criteria?
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Is the video unique and entertaining, yet informative? Did the creator think outside of the box?
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Provides relevant, factual information about air pollution/climate change AND impacts on health from credible sources.
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Does the video evoke emotion? Does it make viewers want to laugh, cry, get angry? Is it engaging from beginning to end?
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Sound, video, lighting, editing
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Explains a specific environmental problem and provides specific solution(s).
Questions?
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Contact Shannon Thomas at sthomas@edf.org
View Previous Winners
2024 Winning Video Playlist
2022 Winning Video Playlist
2023 Winning Video Playlist