Mion Footwear said it is now accepting entries for the second annual Mion Solutions Environmental Film Award Program.
Through Mion Solutions, Mion recognizes three outstanding environmental “short-films” each year. The award committee, composed of environmentalists, film experts and Mion team members, will review film submissions. Because Mion shoes are designed for amphibious athletes, Mion Solutions' awards will give preference to those stories dealing with the health of rivers, lakes, oceans, and coastal areas. Awards also will be based on the artistry and inspirational nature of the films.
“The goal of the program is to use the power and artistry of film to recognize, celebrate and support the efforts of individuals and grassroots organizations who through vision and personal conviction have been able to positively affect their local environment,” says Mion Footwear General Manager Erik Burbank. “Ultimately, we want to inspire others to get involved and make a difference in their own communities.
Award winners will be announced at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August 2007. In addition, winning films will be continually played at Mion's booth during the OR show and will be featured in special screenings at participating Mion(TM) footwear retailers throughout the Fall 2007 season.
Mion will award $1,500 to the first place winner to help fund future environmental films and donate $1,500 to the environmental non-profit of the award winner's choice, for a total of $3,000. Second and third place winners will receive $2,000 and $1,000 (split between award to winner and donation), respectively.
Award winners will be announced at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August 2007. In addition, winning films will be continually played at Mion's booth during the OR show and will be featured in special screenings at participating Mion(TM) footwear retailers throughout the Fall 2007 season.
A progressive entry process for the program has been established at www.withoutabox.com with an early-bird deadline of March 9. The early-bird entrance fee for a submission will be $25. The regular submissions deadline is April 6 with an entry fee of $35, while the late deadline is May 11 with a $45 submission fee. Film submissions should be no longer than 60 minutes in length. Entry forms and rules and regulations for the Mion Solutions film award program can be obtained at www.withoutabox.com.
Mion is a division of Timberland Co.
