Committee of Environmental Improvement's Film Competition

The American Chemical Society’s Committee on Environmental Improvement (CEI) will host an Environmental Film Competition at the upcoming ACS National Meeting in San Diego, CA, August 25 – 29, 2019. The selection committee seeks quality films focused on environmental issues that provide meaningful, constructive and encouraging entertainment, while harnessing the transformative power of film. MISSION At first glance, the chemistry of water may seem simple: H2O. But water’s connection with almost everything in the world necessitates that our understanding of water’s chemistry is broadened and that we find impactful ways to communicate that chemistry. Our dependence on clean water for drinking, production of food and energy, and environmental health requires that environmental chemists and engineers advance the public understanding of the Chemistry of Water and its importance for our future. Much of the world lives without access to safe water. Earth’s water cycle is in danger due to climate changes. There is an urgent need to address water scarcity by delivering integrated solutions that ensure a sustainable future. CEI strives to address the major challenges of energy, food for today’s growing population, and clean water without compromising progress and the success of future generations. Together with the Division of Environmental Chemistry, CEI presents the 2019 Environmental Film Competition as a way for environmental scientists, students, and environmental enthusiasts to tackle the complex task of communicating the Chemistry of Water using the transformative power of film. This competition opens opportunities for scientists to showcase complexity of water in ways appreciated by the public. CATEGORIES The 2019 ACS Fall National Meeting theme is “Chemistry of Water”; therefore, the film must focus on an environmental topic and consider the following categories: Water’s Impact on Land Water’s Impact on People Water’s Impact on Chemistry Environmental Issues JUDGING This competition is open to anyone with creative ideas on the Chemistry of Water, and entries will be judged on their overall artistic and technical quality. Captivating stories that are entertaining, meaningful, create awareness of the theme, and connect viewers to emotions while presenting balanced perspectives are encouraged. The films will go through a rigorous judging process by members of the screening committee, programming staff, and juries. Up to eight (8) finalists will be selected for screening at the Showcase during the 2019 ACS National Meeting in San Diego, CA.