High Tide Student Film Festival

Presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg

Spring 2021

Exploring science and conservation through creative visual storytelling

The Aquarium of the Pacific is excited to invite Southern California high school students to participate in its first annual High Tide Student Film Festival. Individuals or small teams of up to four participants are challenged to create a short three-minute video (180-second maximum) on one of three ocean science themed topics:

1. Responsible Seafood
2. Thriving in a Changing Climate
3. The Ocean and Me

Film experience is not required. All you need is creativity and the ability to tell your story and inspire others. Topic descriptions and resources are provided. There will be a virtual workshop on Creative storytelling and filmmaking resources.

A distinguished group of invited judges will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners based on storytelling, content, and creativity (see cash prizes and awards below). Films should deliver information that connects their topic to the audience in a compelling way. Finalists are required to attend the film screening and awards ceremony that will be held virtually on June 2, 2021. Teachers, families, and friends will be invited to help celebrate.

Winning films for each topic will receive:

Cash prizes

• $2,000 Gold Award
• $1,500 Silver Award
• $1,000 Bronze Award

Finalists will also receive:

• High Tide Student Film Festival Award certificate
• Inclusion in news article in Pacific Currents, Aquarium member magazine
• Four admission tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific

How do I apply?

1. Sign up with: Participant Registration Form to receive contest email updates and workshop details
2. Read and Follow: High Tide Student Film Festival Rules and Guidelines

3. Submit: High Tide Student Application and Film Submission

   Please note:

   • All participants on the team must submit their own application.
   • Parent/guardian consent and signature are required for students under 18 years old.
   • Selected finalists are required to submit additional forms (see Rules and Guidelines).

Important Dates:

Dates	Deadline
Now - April 2, 2021	Participant Registration Form submission
March 15 -April 13, 2021	Website open for High Tide Application and Film Submission
April 13, 2021	Final deadline for all students to submit High Tide Application and film.
May 3, 2021	Finalists are notified
May 14, 2021	Finalists deadline to submit all additional forms, including: Video & Materials Licensing Agreement Aquarium of the Pacific Photo-Image Release (appearance release) W-9 Form
June 2	Virtual High Tide Film Screening and Awards Ceremony

For additional information, contact us at: HighTideFilmFestival@lbaop.org