Submit your short film and inspire action for planet earth

Stories create change and earth needs our help. 

Help us celebrate Earth Day by submitting a short film highlighting the impact we have on our environment, sustainability, or wildlife. The winning films will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2022.

HOW THIS FILM CHALLENGE WORKS: Once you successfully upload and submit your film, of 45 minutes or less, to this challenge on our site, your film is reviewed by our screeners for admittance. You will receive notice if your film is accepted or rejected before jury and audience voting opens. Only films not previously submitted to an AudPop challenge or contest are allowed to enter. 

The Mission of the AudPop 2022 Earth Film Challenge:

• To inspire and bring attention to this global cause
• Change people’s actions for the earth
• The creation of numerous short films that have the potential to go viral to create impact
• Stream the films across eyeball driven platforms

The films will be juried by an industry panel and up to 5 films are deemed the finalists films. The global audience will vote on the finalist films for the Audience Award. The winning films will premiere during AudFest 2022.

Awards will be announced for

• Best Film: Grand Prize Jury Award
• 2nd Place: Jury Award
• Honorable Mention: Jury Award
• Audience Award: (Voted on during AudFest 2022)

• Creativity (45%)
• Technical Merit (30%)
• Adherence to the Assignment (25%)

Prizes:

Grand Prize Jury Award: $300 + premium filmmaker status

2nd Place Jury Award: $150 + premium filmmaker status

Honorable Mention: $50 + premium filmmaker status

Audience Award determined at AudFest. Prizes TBD.
 

About AudPop Premium Status

AudPop premium status marks you as a premium filmmaker/creator. AudPop reaches out to our premium and pro filmmakers and creators when there are brand jobs and entertainment opportunities for our top talent.

AudPop is a premium video platform connecting Creators, businesses, and audiences globally. We believe that real stories can change the world. That’s why we connect Creators with brands and audiences through the creation, curation, and promotion of authentic storytelling content worldwide. Founded in 2013 and Powered by 75,000+ global filmmakers, AudPop is committed to facilitating collaboration and creating meaningful change

Become a PRO member of AudPop and submit to every opportunity for free. Up to 20GB a week of upload space + 4K/1080p uploads. PRO members receive opportunities to license and monetize their films. PROs are connected to brands looking to hire local filmmakers. Other opportunities for PRO filmmakers include production funding for feature documentaries, narratives, and animations. $14/month or $140 paid annual (2 months free). Go PRO here: https://audpop.com/upgrade

The finalist films in this challenge may be used across additional multiple distribution channels

Your film may have been previously screened and distributed.

Your film will be publicly viewed, so make sure it’s the right time for your film to gain an online audience. If it's too early for the public to watch your short film online, we invite you to come back next year and submit.

SUBMISSIONS DUE BY

Submissions Closed

VOTING OPENS

Apr 11, 2022 at 12:00pm MDT (America/Denver)

VOTING CLOSES

Apr 18, 2022 at 12:00pm MDT (America/Denver)

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Apr 22, 2022 at 12:00pm MDT (America/Denver)

PRIZE DESCRIPTION

The winning film will win $300 and Premium Filmmaker Status

FINAL ROUND PRIZE DESCRIPTION

The winning film will win $300 and Premium Filmmaker Status

FINAL TEAM AWARDS

Grand Prize Jury Award: $300

2nd Place Jury Award: $150

Honorable Mention: $50