The Aquarium of the Pacific is now accepting submissions for its second annual High Tide Film Festival. The festival, presented by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, encourages students in ninth to twelfth grade to explore science and conservation through creative visual storytelling.
Individuals or small teams of up to four participants may submit videos up to three minutes long on one of three topics: Ocean Innovation, Local Treasures, or Coral Reefs. Submissions will be accepted until March 28, 2022, and the Aquarium will host a screening and award ceremony on June 1, 2022.
Film experience is not required to participate. Resources can be found on the Aquarium’s website for each of the three topics. Cash prizes will be awarded to three winners: $2,000 for the Gold Award, $1,500 for the Silver Award, and $1,000 for the Bronze Award. For more details and submission guidelines, please visit aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/hightide.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, Honda Pacific Visions Theater, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 90802 / Presentation will be live streamed at: aquariumofpacific.org
COST: This event is free with reservations. Parking with Aquarium validation is $8.
INFO: (562) 590-3100 / aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/hightide
Advance reservations are required for everyone and safety protocol requirements are in place, which currently include proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test. Please visit the event webpage for the latest and full details.
SPONSORS: Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg
The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored.
The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities, Pacific Visions, Shark Lagoon, and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, including First Wednesdays featuring guest speakers.
The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months and other special benefits. For additional information, contact us at: HighTideFilmFestival@lbaop.org To visit, advance reservations are required for everyone and can be made at aquariumofpacific.org or by calling (562) 590-3100. The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.
