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More international nominations than ever before for Someday films

07 Sep 2016
Eleven films by young New Zealanders have been selected by international film festivals from around the world.

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Day One Hāpai te Haeata
Sep 8, 2016

Eleven films by young New Zealanders have been selected by international film festivals from around the world.

That's over half of the 20 winning films from The Outlook for Someday sustainability film challenge in 2015.

The young film-makers being recognised internationally are from all over the country: Invercargill, Timaru, Tokoroa, Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North and Auckland.

Their films offer diverse takes on sustainability - young voices speaking out about what matters to them. The subjects range from conservation and care for resources to culture and community values, social justice, healthy living and human rights.

"I'm proud of what's been achieved here. Last year the tally of internationally nominated films was five. To have eleven this year is awesome,"  said David Jacobs, director of The Outlook for Someday.

"These young film-makers are harnessing the power of film to help build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities. And they're cutting it on the world stage."

"It's a tribute to the wisdom, insight and creativity of young New Zealanders."

Now in its 10th year The Outlook for Someday is Aotearoa's New Zealand's sustainability film project for young people.

For young New Zealanders aged up to 24 the annual Someday Challenge is to make a sustainability-related film of any genre, filmed with any camera and any length up to 5 minutes.

The entry deadline in 2016 is 9 September.

As in previous years the prize package for each winning film includes a commitment it will be entered into at least one international film festival next year.

To enter the Someday Challenge go to http://www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/about/film-challenge

See below for information and links for each of the eleven internationally nominated films.

EUTHA-NATION 
Made by Mason Cade Packer (16) from Kapiti.
Synopsis: Imagine a future where compulsory euthanasia has been introduced to combat over-population.
Selected by All American High School Film Festival in New York. 
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/127/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-eutha-nation-2.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015:www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-eutha-nation-with-special-guest-hon-maggie-barry-and-dale-corlett-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

HOME
Made by a team from Auckland (aged 16-18).
Synopsis: A young poet tells us a story about the challenges of life on the Southside.
Selected by Māoriland Film Festival in Ōtaki.
Winner of Best Camera Award and Best Original Music Award.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/013/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-home-2.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015:www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-home-with-special-guest-hon-maggie-barry-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Made by Liam van Eeden (17) and Jean-Martin Fabre (17) from Invercargill.
Synopsis: The true cost of bottled water for both the consumer and the planet.
Selected by Green Screen International Wildlife Film Festival in Germany and All American High School Film Festival in New York.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/078/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-message-in-a-bottle-2.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015:www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-message-in-a-bottle-2-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

MOUNTAINS FOR MALAWI
Made by Henry Donald (18) from Auckland.
Synopsis: Three young men undertake the challenge of cycling the height of Mount Everest to raise money for a community in Malawi.
Selected by All American High School Film Festival in New York.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/008/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-mountains-for-malawi-3.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015:www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-mountains-for-malawi-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

NVADER
Made by Hunter Williams (16) from Auckland.
Synopsis: A covert mission to save young girls from sex slavery leads to an organisation that empowers local people to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Selected by Uni Shorts International Student Film Festival in Auckland.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/013/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-nvader-3.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015:www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-nvader-with-special-guest-maggie-barry-1-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

ORIGINAL
Made by a team from Timaru (aged 14-15). 
Synopsis: A young woman challenges stifling social pressures and speaks out for authenticity.
Selected by All American High School Film Festival in New York.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/106/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-original-3.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015:www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-original-with-special-guest-hon-maggie-barry-and-jackie-van-beek-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

THE BIRDWOOD WAY
Made by a team from Auckland (aged 7-8).
Synopsis: Birdwood students demonstrate the values at the heart of their school.
Selected by Seoul International Youth Film Festival in Korea.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/009/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-the-birdwood-way-2.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-the-birdwood-way-with-special-guest-hon-maggie-barry-and-ben-tafau-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

THE HEALTHY WRAP
Made by a team from Lower Hutt (aged 11-13).
Synopsis: The rhyme and reason of good nutrition for healthy living.
Selected by All American High School Film Festival in New York and Māoriland Film Festival in Ōtaki.
Winner of Best Innovation Award and Best Original Music Award at Māoriland Film Festival.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/117/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-the-healthy-wrap-1.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-the-healthy-wrap-1-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

THE JAYKE HOPA STORY
Made by a team from Putaruru (aged 14).
Synopsis: An insight into the life of Jayke Hopa, and how he has taught his school to include those who can't see.
Selected by All American High School Film Festival in New York.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/095/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-the-jayke-hopa-story-4.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-the-jayke-hopa-story-with-special-guest-hon-maggie-barry-and-rebecca-kamm-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

THE PLASTIC REDUCERS
Made by a team from Lower Hutt (aged 8-14).
Synopsis: A rapper's guide on taking steps to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Selected by All American High School Film Festival in New York.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/116/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-the-plastic-reducers-4.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-the-plastic-reducers-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

WHENUA FINDS A FUTURE
Made by Sarah Ridsdale (14) from Palmerston North.
Synopsis: Curious Whenua the Whio learns about his species from his DOC ranger friend.
Selected by Mississauga Youth Film Festival in Canada.
Watch film: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/films/2015/014/
High Resolution Image: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/winning-films/the-outlook-for-someday-2015-whenua-finds-a-future-4.jpg.php
High Resolution Image of Film-maker at The Someday Awards 2015: www.theoutlookforsomeday.net/gallery/2015/awards/winning-film-whenua-finds-a-future-with-special-guest-hon-maggie-barry-and-judy-speight-the-someday-awards-2015.jpg.php

THE OUTLOOK FOR SOMEDAY PARTNERS:
The Outlook for Someday in 2016 is based on partnerships between Connected Media Charitable Trust and The Body Shop New ZealandNew Zealand Film CommissionMinistry of Youth DevelopmentDepartment of Conservation (through the DOC Community Fund), Health Promotion Agency and Auckland Council.

Media Partners are Māori TelevisionThe WirelessThe CoconetThe Adam & Eve ShowWhat NowTearawayUpstart and Screenz.

Funding Partners are Te Māngai PāhoCreative New Zealand's Creative Communities SchemeThe Trusts Community FoundationFour Winds Foundation and Dragon Community Trust.

Regional Partners are Foundation NorthTrust WaikatoRotorua Energy Charitable TrustEastern and Central Community TrustWellington Community TrustRātā FoundationWest Coast Community TrustOtago Community Trust and Community Trust of Southland.

Rockstock and Soar Printing are Paper and Print Partners.

Auckland LiveKarma Cola and Austin's are Event Partners.

Photogear is Technology Partner and the Directors and Editors Guild of New Zealand is Industry Partner.

O'Halloran North Shore is Accountancy Partner and Stephens Lawyers is Honorary Legal Advisor.

Hello Monday is HR Partner and Toimata Foundation is Supporting Partner.