WELCOME TO THE
GROUND TO SOUND FILM FESTIVAL
March 1st, 2024
Dive into an ocean of inspiration, as we come together to celebrate our shared mission of protecting and restoring our precious natural resources. Ground to Sound Film Fest is a call to action by the City of Tacoma for the health of our neighborhoods, our marine ecosystems, and Tacoma’s future.
All submissions are due by
Jan. 26, 2024
Environmental Services protects and restores natural resources, keeping our city clean, safe and livable through garbage and recycling pickup, wastewater treatment, household hazardous waste disposal, protection from stormwater pollution and much more.
We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all.
Provides garbage, recycling and yard/food waste services
Operates a full-service transfer station, with recycling center, household hazardous waste collection facility, and residential bulk item disposal service
Concentrates on preventing pollution before it reaches our waters and restoring sites already affected by industry and urbanization
Maintains more than 500 miles of public stormwater pipe, 22,000-plus storm drains (catch basins), four pump stations and numerous detention ponds/structures
Operates and maintains two wastewater treatment plants, 45 pumping stations and more than 700 miles of sewer pipe
The treatment plants clean about 10 billion gallons of wastewater each year, ensuring that only clean water is released into Commencement Bay
GET INVOLVED
We are inviting all filmmakers, storytellers, and environmental enthusiasts to submit your cinematic creations! Your film should highlight the urgent need to reduce stormwater drain pollution that can impair and damage our valuable ecosystems and the environment we
all cherish.
YOUR creation IS
the catalyst that
motivates positive change.
winning submissions from each tier (20 films in total) will be selected to win prizes. The top 3 from each tier will be screened at Ground to Sound Film Fest on March 1st.
PRIZES & JUDGING
5
ALL WINNERS IN ALL TIERS
Certificate award
G2S tee
VIP bag
YOUTH (0-12)
1st Place = $750
2nd Place = $500
3rd Place = $250
4th Place = $200
5th Place = $100
TEEN YOUTH (13-19)
1st Place = $750
2nd Place = $500
3rd Place = $250
4th Place = $200
5th Place = $100
AMATEUR ADULT
1st Place = $750
2nd Place = $500
3rd Place = $250
4th Place = $200
5th Place = $100
PROFESSIONAL ADULT
*defined as someone who earns an income in the photo/video industry
1st Place = $750
2nd Place = $500
3rd Place = $250
4th Place = $200
5th Place = $100
PHOTO
Four winners = $75 each
Share your photos with us on Instagram using #Ground2Sound for a chance to WIN!
JUDGING CRITERIA
JUDGING CRITERIA
The 20 winning submissions will be based on the following criteria by a panel of selected judges:
G2SFF strives to set a space for films that are as unique and diverse as our community of creatives. Play, explore, and take us on a journey with you!
ORIGINALITY & CREATIVITY
G2SFF is dedicated to showcasing short films centering on themes of caring for our oceanic friends and neighbors by reducing stormwater pollution that can impair and damage valuable ecosystems and the environment. Messaging should aim to amplify mission statement, inspire activism and motivate a shift towards taking action and finding solutions.