Time Extended for newportFILM High School Short Film Contest

There's still some time for one high school student and aspiring filmmaker to win the chance to sail on board an Atlantic Cup race boat as a media crew maker and the contest takes just five minutes to enter.

Five minutes of film, to be exact.

It's the Ripple Effect Short Film Contest and it's open to all Rhode Island high school students.

"I live in Rhode Island, the Ocean State."

Take that statment and make a five-minute film emphasizing the coastline and waterways of Rhode Island.

Winners will get the chance to ride along in the INshore Series in Narragansett Bay. And winning films will be shown at the newportFILM Atlatic Cup co-event Thursday, May 22.

The contest is sponsored by both newportFILM and the Atlantic Cup in conjunction with  Clean Ocean Access and Sailors for the Sea. Atlantic Cup race organizers along with Joe Cooper, a former America’s Cup sailor, high school coach, and consultant for Hood Sailmakers, created the Ripple Effect Video Contest to raise awareness for Rhode Island’s coastline and waterways as told through the eyes of Rhode Island’s high school students.

The Atlantic Cup is the U.S.’ only dedicated Class 40 race and is designed to grow the audience for short-handed, offshore racing with hard fought competition and exciting shore based events. Held annually in May, the race travels the eastern seaboard stopping in three iconic cities: Charleston, New York and Newport. Since its inception, 11th Hour Racing has been the Atlantic Cup’s presenting sponsor helping to grow it into the most sustainable sailing race in the United States.

For official rules and entry instructions, click HERE.