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Ripple Effect Film Project 2020
World Water Day
Calling all young, budding filmmakers! We are planting the seeds of filmmaking, now just add water and watch you grow: Join the Ripple Effect Film Project by creating a short film about water. Finalists submissions will be shown at The Morton Theater on World Water Day, March 22, 2020.
This year the film contest is open to Pre-K through 12th-grade filmmakers of all experience levels in Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties. Entries can be submitted by an individual or team. Films must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on February 2, 2020. No entry fees; cash prizes will be awarded!
Drought
A drought is a prolonged period of time with abnormally low rainfall. Drought conditions can lead to water shortages in Athens and require restrictions on water use. Other communities may need to travel far distances to access fresh water when a drought occurs.
Ideas to get you started: What would a drought mean to you and your community? How can being water-efficient during times of non-drought help a community when drought hits? What tips or suggestions would you suggest during drought?
RESOURCES:
United States Drought Monitor
Weather Wiz Kids
University of Nebraska National Drought Mitigation Center
Drought in Georgia
Outdoor Water Use Schedule
Regular rainfall keeps the North and Middle Oconee rivers full of water for us and other living things to use. But what happens to the raindrop after it has fallen? Where does it go after it has left the clouds?
RESOURCES:
The Fundamentals of the Water Cycle
The Water Cycle for Schools and Students
Southeast Water
Prevent Litter
Litter has a nasty way of getting into our water. Sometimes trash finds its way into water intentionally, such as when it is thrown directly into the water. Other times it occurs unintentionally, such as when carelessly discarded trash is carried by wind or stormwater runoff. Either way, we need to do what we can to put trash in its place.
RESOURCES:
Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful
Rivers Alive Athens
Rivers Alive
NOAA Marine Debris Program
EPA's Trash-Free Waters
Litter Fact Sheet, Carmel, IN
The World's Children's Prize - Litter Facts
Best Overall Award Winner 2019
Congratulations to Alora Plemmons, winner of the Best Overall Award. In her video, Ocean View, Alora used humor to alert people to the dangers plastic straws create for sea life when not disposed of properly.
Visit the Lily Anne Phibian YouTube channel to view the entire playlist of 2019 Ripple Effect Film Project Finalist films.