Films inspiring students to transition

Kaia Nightingale, from Transition Ottawa, worked with two profs. of media studies at a local university. As part of their course work, the two classes of students were tasked with creating a short film, less than 5 minutes, to convey a powerful, practical message that would inspire university students to live more simply, sustainably and joyously. Students were given a choice of six topics - food, water, energy, transport, garbage, and simple living, and supplied with local organizations working towards sustainability in these fields. Their task was to make their message fun, cool, intelligent, and inspiring for their age group.

 This university curriculum course assessed their ability to communicate with their client, Kaia from Transition Ottawa, and deliver the required message. Few of these students were interested in environmental issues, so there was much learning.

The 14 films these students have made will be premiered on November 25th at a film competition. There will be clickers for the audience with the hope that these students will bring their friends to vote for them (thereby increasing the audience seeing their messages.) These films can be shown at Transition events providing focus and discussion points. It may be these films will be available to the greater transition network. Please inquire if interested.