Howard County Film Festival

First Place: Patapsco Middle School
Energy Conservation Around the House
Like so many of us, the character in this masterful film suffers from high energy bills. We deeply empathize as he struggles to calculate his massive bills, and discover why they take him such epic amounts of time. But help comes in the form of Super Energy Saver, who makes it his mission to save our protagonist’s time, money…and of course, energy. Together, the pair travels through the house searching for energy-saving methods. Based on true, energy-saving events, Energy Conservation Around the House is packed with humor, special effects, and an unforgettable story.

Watch Energy Conservation Around the House

Second Place: Clarksville Middle School
Every Day is Earth Day
Drawing on the optimism of kids, Every Day is Earth Day captures the truth behind its own title. The huge cast sparkles with enthusiasm in this delightful montage of game shows, cheers, and real examples of energy-saving. The creators’ talent for involving their surrounding community gives this film a unique energy and a message of hope. The film is as fun to watch as it seems like it was to make.

Watch Every Day is Earth Day

Third Place: River Hill High School
We’ve Got Trouble
The moving and startling lyrics of this well-crafted rap music video brings attention to the immediacy and locality of climate change. Following in the tradition of 2Pac Shakur, the artists call on ordinary people to make changes in order to change society. In this case, the message is one of energy efficiency, and the musical group makes their point clearly and powerfully. With catchy rhymes and harmonies, We’ve Got Trouble sends an urgent call to action for energy users everywhere.

Watch We've Got Trouble

Honorable Mention: Elkridge Landing Middle School
Extreme Energy Makeover
A clever remake of the popular “Extreme Makeover” television show, this film enters the home of an average American energy user. True to form, effervescent energy makeover artists pay a surprise visit to a text book energy hog, and send her on vacation while they revamp her home. This exciting look into a real energy upgrade shows the audience the trendy side of energy efficiency, along with simple possibilities that they can implement in their own homes.

Watch Extreme Energy Makeover

privacy statement | feedback | home