What is the Great Barrier Reef, and what makes it special? Find out about all of the wildlife that make the Great Barrier Reef their home. Learn about all of the threats that are facing the reef, and what we can do to help.
2nd Place – HEARTSTRINGS by Team Heartstrings
Learn about stray dogs and cats, including how to identify them, the difference between strays and feral animals, and what we can do to help.
2023 MSFC – 6-8 Division
1st Place – FIGHT-FLIGHT-FREEZE-FAWN by Team Brain and Emotion
This film explores the fight, flight, freeze and fawn response in both humans and dogs. It informs viewers about how the brain develops and responds to different situations. Learn about exactly what happens in the human body when fear or stress is present.
2nd Place – WOLVES IN MAINE: THE FACTS, THE DNA, THE POLITICS by Northside Homeschool
Evidence supporting the presence of canids with wolf DNA in New England has been building for years. Why is this not being addressed regarding laws and reasonable protections and hunting limits, considering gray wolves are listed on the federal Endangered Species Act?
2023 MSFC – 9-12 Division
1st Place – PROMETHEUS UNCHAINED by Joshua Placides Productions
Biotechnology may be a buzzword nowadays, but it evidently has roots all the way back to the dawn of civilization. This film is about the history of biotech. From ancient times to modern advancements, the film asks hard questions about ethical implications of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
2nd Place – HOW ANIMALS SURVIVE MAINE’S WINTER by Feathery Films
To people who were born and raised in cold climates, it may not seem very puzzling or surprising that wildlife is able to survive the harsh winter. Maine’s winter is harsh and long, as humans we can survive by using artificial heating and wearing warm clothing. How can animals survive Maine’s winter without these luxuries.
