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Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival Extends Submission Deadline to December 13th More Time to Showcase Your Creativity and Advocate for Tacoma’s Waterways! Tacoma, WA: The film submission deadline for the 2025 Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival has been extended to December 13th! The Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival, a collaborative initiative by the City of Tacoma Environmental Services <https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/environmentalservices> and Foster’s Creative <https://www.fosterscreative.com/>, has extended its film submission deadline, giving filmmakers, creatives, and environmental advocates two more weeks to showcase their talent and passion for a sustainable future in the Puget Sound. New Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024 This year’s festival theme, “Healthy Sound. Better Tacoma. Now and Forever,” highlights the importance of protecting our environment, with a focus on reducing stormwater pollution to safeguard Tacoma's waterways and communities. Creatives of all ages and abilities are invited to inspire change through their art, celebrating efforts that keep Tacoma’s waterways clean, safe, and thriving. Submission Categories: Elementary (K - 5/6th Grade) Junior High/Middle School (6/7th - 8/9th Grade) High School (9/10th - 12th Grade) Adult (18+, not graduated or no longer attending high school) Prizes: First Place: $750 Runner Up: $500 Third Place: $250 Fourth Place: $200 Fifth Place: $100 People’s Choice Award: $500 Top entries in each category will win cash prizes, an award certificate, a G2S tee, and a VIP bag. First-place winners from each category will have their films screened at the live festival event. Save the Date: The Ground to Sound Film & Art Festival will culminate in a live screening event on March 14, 2025, at the Foss Waterway Seaport <https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/>. This celebration of art, community, and environmental stewardship will feature a documentary showcasing winning films, exciting activities, local artists and vendors, and community partnerships. How to Submit: All films must now be submitted by December 13, 2024. For submission guidelines, judging criteria, and additional details, visit the official festival website: https://www.groundtosoundfilmandartfest.com/submission-requirements Don’t miss this chance to be part of a creative movement blending art with activism. Together, let’s protect and celebrate Tacoma’s natural beauty! Ashley Dotson (she/her) MARKETING COORDINATOR ashley@fosterscreative.com 253.507.7872 221 S 28th St. Ste., 102 Tacoma, Wa 98402 www.fosterscreative.com / Do Good & Document It.