Student Work

A semester-long project based learning unit exploring how economic growth and sustainability can co-exist. Students used knowledge and skills traditionally found in Physics, Geography, and Economics to learn about current issues surrounding renewable energy and electric vehicles, and to produce a six-minute film highlighting key takeaways and various perspectives.

Hangzhou 10 (2022-2023)

For this year, the maximum film length was extended from 3 to 6 minutes (to allow for greater exploration of the plot and themes). In addition, maximum team size was expanded from 2 to 5 to allow for more specialization in roles like lighting, sound, editing, animating, etc.

2023 Green is Gold Film Festival finalists for BEST PICTURE

1st Place

Lying Dead

A detective is called to investigate the murder of an environmental innovator. Details begin to emerge that raise questions about the truth of these seemingly sustainable practices.MosesColinMaeAshleyCeleste

2nd Place

Greentocracy

In a future world where environmental protection comes at the expense of social welfare, one individual tries to avenge her sister and bring start about change BrookeAmyWilliamAudrey

3rd Place

ICE/EV Rap Battle

Two friends debate the merits of electric vehicles and those powered by internal combustion engines (or ICEs), and settle their squabble in an unconventional wayEmmaBerniceAvaElizabeth

Honorable Mentions

Ride or Die

Two investigative journalists infiltrate the offices of an electric and non-electric car company, where they discover some shocking information that ultimately puts them in dangerAndreaAmeliaAadiNick