Young Filmmakers Contest Shorts @BUILD Chicago

Doors Open at 12:30 PM (CST). Film Starts Promptly at 1:00 (CST).

Especially for youth and families, these acclaimed short films are a curated selection of winning One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest films from over the years by and for youth looking to celebrate our planet and be inspired to protect it.

Presented by the One Earth Youth Advisory Council, in partnership with BUILD Chicago

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Rating, Audience & Advisory Info

• Recommended for all ages
• We will be screening One Earth Young Filmmakers’ winning films in a compilation of shorts for and by environmentally engaged youth.

Program Description: Arrive early when doors open, and stay after the film for enlightening facilitated dialogue with relevant experts and advocates. Additional program details forthcoming.

• 1-2P Young Filmmakers Contest Winner Shorts Program for families with children ages 4-7+
  (films, discussion, activities, snacks).
• 2-3:30P Young Filmmakers Contest Winner Shorts Program for families with children ages 7-11+
  (films, discussion, activities, snacks).

Wayfinding/Transit/Parking Info: TBD

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