Last Call for Submissions: Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival

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Jordan Glover
Wed, Nov 13, 2024 10:15 PM

Last Call for Submissions: Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival

Last chance for filmmakers and artists to submit their works

Tacoma, WA: The Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival, a collaborative
initiative by the City of Tacoma Environmental Services
https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices
and Foster’s Creative https://www.fosterscreative.com/, is back for its
second year, and time is running out to submit your creative works! This is
the final reminder for filmmakers, artists, and environmental advocates to
showcase their talent and passion for a sustainable future.

Submissions Deadline: December 1, 2024

This year’s festival theme, “Healthy Sound. Better Tacoma. Now and Forever,”
emphasizes the importance of protecting our environment, with a particular
focus on reducing stormwater pollution to safeguard Tacoma's waterways and
communities. The City of Tacoma Environmental Services and Foster’s
Creative are calling on creatives and community members to inspire change
through their art, celebrating efforts that keep Tacoma’s waterways clean,
safe, and thriving.

Submission Categories:

Elementary (K - 5/6th Grade)

Junior High/Middle School (6/7th - 8/9th Grade)

High School (9/10th - 12th Grade)

Adult (18+, not graduated or no longer attending high school)

Prizes:

First Place $750

Runner Up $500

3rd Place $250

4th Place $200

5th Place $100

Top entries in each category will win cash prizes, an award certificate, a
G2S tee, and VIP bag. With first-place films from each category being
screened at the film festival on March 14th, 2025. Additionally, there will
be a “People’s Choice Award” offering a $500 cash prize.

The festival will culminate in a live screening event at the Foss Waterway
Seaport on March 14, 2025, where winners will be celebrated. The event
promises exciting pop-ups, local artists, and community partnerships,
making it a memorable celebration of art, community, and environmental
stewardship.

How to Submit:

All films must be submitted by December 1, 2024. For detailed submission
guidelines, judging criteria, and additional information, visit the
official festival website:

www.groundtosoundfilmandartfest.com/submission-requirements

Do not miss your chance to be part of this creative movement that blends
art with activism. Let’s continue to protect and celebrate the natural
beauty of Tacoma, together.

Jordan Glover

MARKETING COORDINATOR

jordang@fosterscreative.com

253.507.7872

221 S 28th St. Ste., 102 Tacoma, Wa 98402

www.fosterscreative.com / Do Good & Document It.

Last Call for Submissions: Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival Last chance for filmmakers and artists to submit their works Tacoma, WA: The Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival, a collaborative initiative by the City of Tacoma Environmental Services <https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices> and Foster’s Creative <https://www.fosterscreative.com/>, is back for its second year, and time is running out to submit your creative works! This is the final reminder for filmmakers, artists, and environmental advocates to showcase their talent and passion for a sustainable future. Submissions Deadline: December 1, 2024 This year’s festival theme, “Healthy Sound. Better Tacoma. Now and Forever,” emphasizes the importance of protecting our environment, with a particular focus on reducing stormwater pollution to safeguard Tacoma's waterways and communities. The City of Tacoma Environmental Services and Foster’s Creative are calling on creatives and community members to inspire change through their art, celebrating efforts that keep Tacoma’s waterways clean, safe, and thriving. Submission Categories: - Elementary (K - 5/6th Grade) - Junior High/Middle School (6/7th - 8/9th Grade) - High School (9/10th - 12th Grade) - Adult (18+, not graduated or no longer attending high school) Prizes: - First Place $750 - Runner Up $500 - 3rd Place $250 - 4th Place $200 - 5th Place $100 Top entries in each category will win cash prizes, an award certificate, a G2S tee, and VIP bag. With first-place films from each category being screened at the film festival on March 14th, 2025. Additionally, there will be a “People’s Choice Award” offering a $500 cash prize. The festival will culminate in a live screening event at the Foss Waterway Seaport on March 14, 2025, where winners will be celebrated. The event promises exciting pop-ups, local artists, and community partnerships, making it a memorable celebration of art, community, and environmental stewardship. How to Submit: All films must be submitted by December 1, 2024. For detailed submission guidelines, judging criteria, and additional information, visit the official festival website: www.groundtosoundfilmandartfest.com/submission-requirements Do not miss your chance to be part of this creative movement that blends art with activism. Let’s continue to protect and celebrate the natural beauty of Tacoma, together. Jordan Glover MARKETING COORDINATOR jordang@fosterscreative.com 253.507.7872 221 S 28th St. Ste., 102 Tacoma, Wa 98402 www.fosterscreative.com / Do Good & Document It.