"What better way to gauge WhatOnEarthIsGoingOn? than to ask
'filmakas' around the world to answer the question in a series of
short films. As a creative director born in the land of the boomerang
it is not surprising that I have always enjoyed throwing ideas out
there and seeing what comes back. Filmaka is a wonderful open source
way of accessing new ideas and new talent from new places."
-David Alberts, Founder, WhatOnEarthIsGoingOn?
We received almost 100 entries from across the globe, in every style -
documentary, narrative, experimental, animation - and on almost every
topic - swinging Cholitas, dating in the cyber age, nature, family,
and religion. You can view all of them below.
Filmaka Member votes helped determine our 15 Finalists who were
featured on MSN.com. Those films can be viewed at www.whatonearth.msn.com
David Alberts and the WhatOnEarth Jury then chose
First and Second Place winners to receive $7500 cash each, a Third Place
Winner to
receive $5000 and one Special Jury Mention.
Click here
to watch the WhatOnEarth Winners (and Finalists) on our
site.
Quadriplegic I Am
INSPIRATION / MORE INFO: He broke his neck in 1990, but Slammin' John Kraimer, a poet, musican and disability advocate from Butler County, Ohio, has not slowed down.
What an inspiring story, showing us the power of the human spirit. When faced with adversity, John shows us his ability to persevere the many obstacles and face life with an incredibly optomistic attitude and lively spirit.
Great job capturing this Richard.
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