We’re looking for positive, inspirational short films that will encourage Sky viewers to become more climate friendly.

Our judges will be using three criteria to choose the five best entries:

1. Inspiration and creativity

No one wants to be preached at, or told they’re irresponsible. If you want people to pay attention, you need to be entertaining and creative. Sometimes, being funny about something serious can be seriously funny… and very effective.

Our expert judges will be looking for films that will grab the attention of Sky viewers, and make them really want to take action. They’re also hoping your idea says something different about being green. They want to be surprised.

At Sky we’ve learnt that the best content is positive, persuasive and passionate. Don’t be afraid of your own creativity.

2. About climate change

What can Sky viewers do about climate change? We know they’re interested in taking action, but many of them are confused about what works.

Climate change is a huge subject and it affects everyone. We all have a direct impact through the way we travel and the energy we use in our homes. But don’t forget about the wider impacts too: from the food we eat to the waste we throw away.

Sky’s Green Shoots partners, WWF and the Energy Saving Trust, have great introductions to climate change on their websites. They are also fantastic for really effective actions we can all take. Of course, if you have a fantastic new idea, we all want to hear it.

Amongst our judging panel will be climate change experts who will check the accuracy of the films. They obviously won’t accept anything that makes incorrect or outrageous claims. However, the judges will be very interested in credible and effective ideas.

3. Production quality

We know you might not be an expert, and we’re not looking for the new Scorsese or Tarantino. But if you’ve planned your film well and thought it through, you’ll probably find you’re over half way there.

This is your chance to reach millions of people with your climate message. The judges respect Sky’s 8.6 million viewers, so they will choose films where every detail has been carefully considered.

See Making Your Film to get started with a professional approach to film-making.

Eligibility

Please check that you and your film are eligible for the competition before you apply. It would be really sad to turn down a great film because you didn’t read the small print.

You need to:

• be a resident of the UK or Republic of Ireland
• be 16 years old or older – and have a parent or guardian’s permission if you are under 18
• own all the copyright to the film you submit (including any soundtrack)
• Ensure you are not a staff, permanent employee or contractor of any company within the British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc or be a person involved in the administration of the Competition. For further information contact the Green Shoots Team at environment@bskyb.com.

Your film should:

• be no more than 60 seconds long – otherwise we can’t use it
• be in a format accepted by SkyCast
• comply with SkyCast’s Usage Policy

These are just the headlines. Please read the full Terms and Conditions carefully before you submit your film.