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FILM & PHOTO SUBMISSION

FILM SUBMISSION

DECLARATION OF INTENT TO SUBMIT

Deadline: October 31, 2023

Click button below to fill out the intent to submit form:

(for film submissions only)

FILM DETAILS

  • Submission Deadline: October 31, 2022 at 11:59pm.

    • Before you submit, fill out an intent form! We use this to keep track of who is submitting films.

    • If you miss the deadline please still submit! However, your work may not be shown at film night.

  • Time: 7 min or less. If over 7 minutes your video could still possibly be shown at film night but may not qualify for the Esker nomination.

  • 150 word write up/description must accompany the film submission in addition to a land acknowledgement.

  • Music must be PUBLIC DOMAIN and follow MRU Copyright Policy.

  • Be appropriate, this means no profanity, swearing, nudity, or alcohol/drugs in your video.

  • This is a competitive process meaning even though you submit a film, it does not mean it will be accepted.

  • Must be outdoor recreation/tourism based.

  • Follow outdoor ethics such as LNT principles.

  • Field school and expeditions will get first priority for being accepted, however, films which are focused on environmental stewardship, climate change, reconciliation, and current environmental issues/ activism will also be given priority.

  • Format: .mp4 or .mov work fine. 1080p will suffice. Do not submit videos in 4K. Works best if you upload your film onto google drive and then share a link. If your film is chosen we may ask for a higher quality film submission.

  • If you want your work to qualify for the Esker Award, it must follow the guidelines.

  • Send us a link or copy of your film to: etolfilmnight@gmail.com

PHOTO SUBMISSION

  • Deadline to submit: October 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm.

  • Two photo submission is allowed per person among two different categories.

  • 3 photos in each category selected by ETOL 4270 class will be showcased at Film Night.

  • PHOTOS MUST HAVE A TITLE, DESCRIPTION, AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  • Categories for photos:

    • "Sense of Place": Any photo that gives a sense of place and showcases the world around. may contain humans and wildlife, but the main focous should be the scenery, surroundings, and landscapes. 

    • "Wildlife & Wildflowers": Any photo where the main focous is either wildlife, wildflowers (or any natural flora/ fauna).

    • "Our Changing Environment": Any photo that showcases our changing landscapes and highlights the effects of climate change. 

    • "Back to ACTION": Any photo that showcases an action shot in the outdoors, can be wildlife shots or human.

  • Submit your photo, category, description, and land acknowledgement to etolfilmnight@gmail.com and follow the above criteria.

OTHER QUESTIONS?

Please send any unanswered questions to etolfilmnight@gmail.com

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