The prize awards short films about water and science in Latin America and the Carribean. We are looking for 3-minute (max) short films that raise awareness and inspire action on water issues, and promote a wider understanding of water as a resource.

From rivers to basins, mountains to aquifers, water is interconnected, just like us. The waters we share cross borders and boundaries. But how well do we care for this vital resource? It’s a question that demands an understanding of the shared water connections of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Communicating stories is one way of sharing ideas, solving problems, and finding solutions together. We are looking for local stories that can be applied to a regional or global context, stories that inspire action towards water crisis or promote understanding of how we use water. Be creative!

Whether you are a student, filmmaker, artist, activist, hydrologist, ecologist, geographer, or social scientist: grab a camera or your phone, and share your water story.

For more information visit our website: mayorsmakemovies.org/prize-page

Awards & Prizes

The Latin American Prize for Short Films about Water and Science will award films that best communicate local water-issues or solutions that can be applied globally or regionally.

The films will be assessed by an international panel of film and water experts. The prize categories are:

Winner - $3,000 | Runner-up - $2,000 | 5 finalists - $1,000

Rules & Terms

Short film submission content must aim to share ideas about water awareness and solutions and to inspire action or allow for the 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 between 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.

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

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 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.

For more information visit our website: mayorsmakemovies.org/prize-page

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  • Carolina Feity

    Thank you so much for this nomination! We are very proud that your prestigious festival has given this recognition to our short film "The Beach".

    October 2024
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  • Elmer Zambrano Audiovisual

    Thank you for selecting our short film "Karachy", I wish you success and many more editions of the festival.

    October 2024
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  • Wilson Fabio Godofredo

    A fantastic initiative to give a voice to the planet's waters. Raising awareness and rewarding projects that contribute to the sustainability of communities.

    October 2024
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