“Dear Keiki,” Sustainability Pitch and Media Competition 2024 Winner
Aspiring filmmakers are invited to submit a short film pitch for the Sustainability Pitch and Media Competition 2025. Hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi System Office of Sustainability and the UH Mānoa School of Cinematic Arts, this year’s theme is Local Food Production and Consumption.
The competition encourages filmmakers to turn their creativity into impact by using storytelling skills to pitch eye-catching short films that do good for the planet. Three pitches will be chosen. Winning pitches will earn $200 each. Those produced within the academic year will earn an additional $800.
Apply online. Submissions are due November 20, at 11:55 p.m.
Application requirements
- Written pitch for a short film between 15 seconds and 2 minutes long.
- A written description of your idea (100–300 words max).
- A single PDF (4–8 images) showing your concept, visual style, and story progression.
- Pitches must be original (no overlap with class assignments).
Pitches will be judged by community professionals, and finished films will be shared with the UH community and beyond.
For more information, contact Associate Professor Laura Margulies at lmarguli@hawaii.edu.
