High School Video Contest

2018 WaterWise High School Video Contest

Students can compete to create an entertaining and informational videos that convey the importance of water use efficiency in Santa Barbara County. The 19^th Annual Contest challenges high school filmmakers to produce fun, creative, and professional quality videos that follow this year's theme: "Water Use Myths at Home and in the Garden".

Congratulations to the 2018 Student Winners! Thanks to all students who participated in this year's contest. View all 16 video submissions here.

Prizes for the Student Winners

Cash prizes are awarded to the winning schools and the top student winners:

	Student Winners	Award for School	Award for Students	Sponsor
1st Place	*"You Can Make A Difference"* by Kyril van Schendel and Diarra Pouye Cate School	$1000	$500
2nd Place	*"Facts First"* by Jeanette Fantone Carpinteria High School	$500	$250
3rd Place	"Be An Angel, Save Water!" by Adam Shmorhun, Dylan Nebeker, Elizabeth Shmorhun, Hal Schabert, Yannick Gloster and Phoenix Jones Dos Pueblos High School	$300	$150
People's Choice	*"The Silent Leak"* by Ryder Rivadeneyra and Clay Nerdin San Marcos High School	$500	$500
Honorable Mention	*"Water YOU Doing to Save Water?"* by Adela Molitor, Ellee Braniff, and Emilee Escamilla Bishop Garcia Diego High School	$100	2019 Film Festival Tickets
Honorable Mention	*"The Leak Ghost"* by Connor Perkins and Jesus Figueroa Santa Ynez Valley Union High School	$100	2019 Film Festival Tickets

Prizes for Teacher Participants

Prize Category	Award for Teachers	Sponsor
Participation in Teacher Questionnaire	Movie Tickets

View the award-winning videos from previous contests here.

California State Content Standards The following standards are met through participation in this contest. Science 9-12: 9c, Performing Arts 9-12: Visual & Performing 5.2, English/Language Arts 9-10: Listening & Speaking 1.1, 1.7, 1.9, 2.2d-f, 2.5b-d, 2.6a-c and 11-12 - 1.4, 1.6, 2.1b, 2.4a, c, d.