The Sundance Institute Short Film Challenge is a competition in search for people who demonstrate “an optimistic story about individuals and communities who are overcoming poverty and, hunger, combating diseases, or improving health.” It’s an organization in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in hopes to start a conversation about the affects of poverty and hunger around the globe. This article particularly peaked my interest, as it should yours (I’m talking to all you film and T.V. people out there) because it combines filmmaking and world issues.
As you advance through what ever you wish to pursue in life, you should never be closed off to what is going on outside of your personal bubble. What this competition is to me is a way to use my passion for the bettering of the world.
There will be five chosen films which will premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, and each of which will receive a $10,000 grand prize, as well as a trip the film festival as a guest of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
There will be five chosen films which will premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, and each of which will receive a $10,000 grand prize, as well as a trip the film festival as a guest of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
As an Ithaca college student, it is very easy to be cut off, or not care, about the harsh realities outside of our “bubble”, or the subjugated communities in which so many reside.
You have till July 1st, 2014 to submit a short of your interested!
It is our obligation as human beings to utilize the opportunities you have been given, achieve your most optimal version of success, and share you prosperity with those who are not as fortunate as you.
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