RainBirds Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition

August 1st is the deadline for your 2011 Intelligent Use of Water™ Film Competition entries. So if you've been slacking, it's time to cram and put whatever filmmaking talents you've got towards a worthy cause by creating a short film promoting water conservation awareness. Not only will you demonstrate how diligently golf course superintendents manage their water resources, but you'll have a chance to win one of three great awards presented by conservation legend Jack Hanna in Los Angeles.


Three Awards are offered:

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARD ($6,000)
Those employed in the Green Industry will choose the winner of this award. Once finalist videos have been selected, landscapers, architects, water managers and other professionals will be encouraged to watch the videos and vote for their favorite on a site managed by contest partner Questex Media.

JURY AWARD ($6,000)
During a special screening event held in September in Los Angeles, a panel of film and water conservation experts will select the winner of the Jury Prize from a group of finalists.

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD ($3,000)
Recognizing the biggest crowd-pleaser, the Audience Choice Award will go to the finalist whose film receives the most votes from those in attendance at the Los Angeles screening.

In order for you to qualify for one of these prizes, You'll need to send in your video by August 1, 2011. Ready to make a difference? Click here to get started. Watch previous years winners here.


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