Three Seconds - 1st Prize Short Film Winner

1st Prize Short Film Winner of the Film4Climate Global Video Competition 2016 presented by Connect4Climate and partners.
Author: Spencer Sharp featuring Prince Ea
Country: United States of America
Category: Short Film
About Three Seconds: An epic presentation of where humanity stands today and how we must all work together to make it to the fourth second. Climate Change is real.
Three Seconds is a short motivational piece to get younger and older generations alike to stand up for trees and a clean future. This spoken word piece by artist Prince Ea was designed to put into perspective our existence on earth’s timeline and to excite viewers for the fight against the status quo that too often disregards Mother Nature.
The Film4Climate Competition was an activation under the Film4Climate initiative of the Connect4Climate program that aims to use film and work with the film industry to inspire climate action. The competition was supported by the World Bank Group, United Nations (UNSDG, UNEP, UNFCCC), Kingdom of Morocco, Sundance Institute,Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, Vulcan Productions, Enel, The Global Brain, Concepter and more than 70 partner organizations.
At the competition’s announcement in Cannes, producer and jury member Lawrence Bender said, “In every country, every city, people have different stories on climate change...there are many stories that can be told. If this worldwide film competition creates a critical mass of ideas and energy, it could help tip the balance in terms of focusing people’s attention.”
As the next five years will be critical to advancing and scaling up climate action around the world as part of the SDGs, the COP22 climate summit aims to encourage countries to implement ambitious climate actions, with youth playing a vital role in the agenda.
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[@SarahGreen-wj7yc]

IM still watching thins in 2024 and loves it ❤

[@georgiedevitt7314]

The four people who disliked this video where blinded by the tears in their eyes. I am a 13 year old girl who’s dream is to run a environmental safe cat café, and to travel the world to see the beautiful sights and animals. I don’t think people realise just how Lucky we are to be alive to live on this planet, people need to get their heads out of the ground to see what we really are dealing with, see that the air we breath is so much better than bags and make up or video games and tv, people my age are trapped behind those things people like me try to be who they want to be but are being pulled by the river of trend, so Let’s get this trending.

[@RenataKaleah]

Thanks Russel for sending me here. This is actually really amazing. 👏🏽

[@nano10067]

RenataKaleah Same here.

[@kathgonzal2685]

The fact that he narrated the whole thing through something that sounds to me like rapping, damn. This is so freaking great.

[@SeedOfEarth]

Kath Gonzal poetry that’s called

[@carsonb6136]

Impressive. Good voice too

[@cscottlvn2]

It's called spoken word, and it's a beautiful art.

[@cassismountedgames127]

I think that’s the point, and yes

[@swan98]

Russel, this some deep sht, thanks man. I nearly cried...we're destroying our own home 😩.

[@scoobydoo7559]

best video i've seen in years...

[@carsonb6136]

No doubt.

[@claudelebel49]

Creative, yes, but spouting out facts is the easy part. The real question is what will you do after you take out your next latte in a throwaway cup? We are entertained and inspired and then just go on to the next thing for the most part. Sorry, gotta run!!

[@jaysondenham]

Excellent job Mr. Sharp and Prince Ea! I truly hope more people see this and consider why we do what we do, then change.

[@Lobstermonty]

This is as brilliant in its creative production as it is in its importance. A belief in human propelled climate change or not, this makes an irrefutable point about us!

[@WARLINNIRLAW]

Congratulations to a brilliant minifilm!

[@cassismountedgames127]

This is the most powerful video I’ve seen... this is the message I’m trying to convey... I just don’t have the words to do it... and people wonder why I don’t eat meat... why I would rather walk... why I don’t like to travel... why I hate sea world... etc etc

[@lucapeyrefitte6899]

I'm here because of Russel from the gorillaz

[@dellwalker430]

If the programs on TV were always this good, the world wouldn't be the place it is.

[@yasmeeng2991]

💓 Most touching video I've seen in A LONG TIME! Had me in tears... Truly moving 🙌🏽

[@AgroSuede]

love this one! great video my friend! And the info was impressive!

[@user11195]

This is all true and more needs to be done

[@mmoseley1983]

Every human needs to see this, and take it to heart. Act on it.

[@dilekcermik2949]

I wish we could all do something about it

[@dilekcermik2949]

You are totally right

[@giacomorambaldi576]

Hi Prince, really great!!!

[@jannekevandamme4572]

Dank zo waar zo ernstig en Ik heb het velen doorgestuurd

[@sassysquad3992]

Well said, it really makes you think and I wish everyone could see this 🌍

[@mothmanseyes]

this....made me so fucking emotional

[@tbrownie5]

Truly inspiring! Thank you!

[@Rina-mw9dn]

This give me goosebumps!! Thanks to our teacher who made us make a reaction paper to this!

[@beatrizklink8790]

This is amazing! I hope more people see it!

[@belkismendoza3697]

Look what we done guys and we did this in 3 seconds

[@laceywhitman6014]

Great! And from the beach I grew up on...which I will keep secret about!

[@DJFuZionDnB]

This is honestly amazing! Thank you

[@EcoThink2024]

Pure motivation as a climate activist. I am 12 years old with this passion and wanting to open a non-profit for eco-friendliness.

[@agathayu6482]

Wow! So true!

[@jonnyblaze6654]

incredible!!

[@paige6864]

Watched dis at such and had to u it as an insperstion thing

[@amirmoore4002]

love this

[@lauravallverdudemmel5167]

loveit!

[@TheLord11000]

WooooW

[@MadinaG]

who else shivered?

[@GilbriarProductionsbyPaulaDSto]

Very powerful presentation!

[@cocokid115]

so powerful

[@angiefromChi]

Dope video! Truth!

[@vadaboemusic678]

Brilliant... now part of the youtube-playlist "Klimakrisensongs (International)"

[@dark_phionex0074]

I cried :)

[@ranadushyant]

Mee too 😭

[@SeedOfEarth]

It’s poetry man

[@keelan3332]

I really wish I knew the song on this video.

[@andrewcline7613]

Me too man

[@Mr.Traffic718]

That sounds so cool

[@GariepNatureConservation]

Brilliant!

[@kathleenl1616]

Russel sent me here!

[@haroldweistra6879]

Love it. Well done. Too bad it took 5 years to reach my screen. Keep spreading please!

[@DerrylCocks]

I made a transcript. Pretty powerful words. Fun fact. planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. Mankind about 140000 years old. Let me put that in perspective. If you condense the Earth's lifespan into 24 hours. That's one full day. And we have been here on this planet for: drum roll please...3 seconds. 3 seconds and look what we've done. We have modestly named ourselves Homo Sapiens meaning wise man. But is man really so wise? Smart yes. And it is good to be smart but not too smart for your own good. Yes we have split the atom. Yes we build clever machines that navigate the universe in search of new homes. But at the same time those atoms we split created nuclear warfare. In our quest to explore the galaxy, rejects and neglects the home that we have here now. So no, that cannot be wisdom. Wisdom is different. While intelligence speaks, wisdom listens and we willingly covered our ears to Mother Nature’s screams and closed our eyes to all of her help wanted signs. Wisdom knows that every action has an equal and opposite reaction so if we were wise we would not be shocked when we see storms that are stronger than ever before or more drought, hurricanes and wildfires than ever before. Because there is more pollution than ever before. More carbon, more trees cut down than ever before at a record pace. We have increased the extinction of animals by 1000 times the normal rate. What a feat. In the next 10 to 100 years every beloved animal character in every childrens book is predicted to go extinct. Lions gone, Rhinos gone, Tiger, Gorilla, Elephant, Polar Bear gone. In 3 seconds. Species that have been here longer than us will be gone because of us. In this 3 seconds. In an existing shorter than a Vine video we turn the circle of life into our own personal conveyor belt. Somebody, anybody help! But we were given so much. The only planet in this solar system with life. I mean we are one in a million. No. Actually, scientifically, we are one in a billion trillion trillion. That's a 1 followed by 33 zeroes and I don't want to get too spiritual. But how are we not a miracle? We are perfectly positioned to the Sun so we don't burn. But not too distant so we don't turn to ice. Goldilocks said it best. We are just right. This paradise where we are given medicine from trees. Not coincidentally but because like the song says we are family. Literally everything, every species is connected genetically from the sunflower to the sunfish. And this is what we must recognize before it's too late. Because the real crisis is not global warming, environmental destruction, or animal agriculture. It is us. These problems are symptoms of us. By-products of us. Our inner reflection, loss of connection has created this misdirection. We have forgotten that everything contributes to the perfection of Mother Nature. Corporations keep us unaware and disconnected. But they have underestimated our strength. Contrary to popular belief, millions are waking up out of their sleep. Saying our home being taken right from under our feet. We cannot allow our history to be written by the wicked, greedy and loony. It is our duty to protect Mother Nature from those who will refuse to see her beauty. Call me crazy but I believe we should have the right to eat food that is safe with ingredients we can pronounce, drink water that is clean, marvel at trees, breathe air free of toxins. These are natural rights. Not things that can be bargained for in Congress. See they want you to feel powerless. But it has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wings can cause a typhoon halfway around the world, well, when enough people come together, we too will make waves and wash the world into a new era through love and connection. Freedom for all without oppression. But it is up to you, yes you watching this behind this screen to make the effort because time is of the essence and only together can we make it to the fourth second.

[@GilbriarProductionsbyPaulaDSto]

Very powerful presentation.

[@MisteryGrimmer]

Im here from Gorillaz

[@paintingmysky]

So moving

[@RandyBTC]

Wow so good

[@qewproduction]

Dope!!

[@realkingofwales3917]

No one ever thinks about the fact that even if when you die the earth is okay, its worse for the next generation.

[@TheRoseKitchen777]

Wowwww

[@BellePhoenixTheSubterraneanSea]

JOO! LOVE X

[@ShadsRamos]

I'm the 1,000th subscriber woo

[@sadie8635]

How was this edited? Like What apps/websites to make all the digital designing of the clock the graphs, the planets?

[@horseplayray]

Thank you

[@MrAniruddhajog]

Superb

[@shivanikaura2995]

True Dat

[@vaienkolenuhisifa8388]

I have Too do Text Analysis About this Vid And It's Making Me Cry and My text book is all wet from my tears

[@oliviahawkes9834]

I will promise I will grow more tres

[@100pingfremok]

how long will it be till 4s

[@JeffersonGray]

I do not like rap as a rule but this works, a very good video, I can see why it won.

[@DendyJungle]

this will put some hair on your chest!

[@Grass-mc9ur]

source

[@claudelebel49]

Inspiring but what will you do after you take out your next latte in a throwaway cup.?

[@Holphana]

commenting for visibility.

[@carleanie]

Heed his warning or mother nature is going to throw us off this planet!

[@selmir369]

WE ARE THAT GOD And Fully Divine......... problem is, unconsciousness,....... from there arises all negative, bad, wrong....... now, go, tell, explain that to anyone, all........... THINK................

[@t.me_s_petizioni_2220]

Ok for species KO, but no relation with global warming. ASK YOURSELF why they do not use geo-engeneering to keep regular rain cycle, instead of freezing stratosphere for millennia or drying.

[@MultiPleaser]

1935 Labor Day hurricane: 185 mph sustained winds 1968 Hurricane Camille 175 mph sustained winds 1992 Hurricane Andrew 165 mph sustained winds 2018 Hurricane Michael 160 mph sustained winds 2022 Hurricane Ian. 150 mph sustained winds When the poles warm to the same temperature as the equator, there will be no more wind.

[@terryvanniekerktinamoucott7548]

mmmm the end confuses me.. at the end of the film those wish balloons (or sky lanterns) harmful to both the environment(even the biodegradable ) and wildlife. The litter takes quite some time to decompose. They also pose a significant fire hazard.

[@user-sw3xt6lt3w]

아 머라노

[@SAMMIsLIFE]

This video came out 3 years ago and things have only gotten worse... humans suck.

[@cassismountedgames127]

I am extremely disappointed.. this only has 89K views... do better KZbin

[@Sthuthukile]

US = United States 😂

[@swan98]

I thought exactly the same ups 😅

[@blonded12]

I came here from national geographic

[@avengersfans5343]

3 seconds. We've done that. We're killing of hundreds of years old species. If there's a lord up there help us.

[@swainy1237]

you said that we are killing hundreds of animals a year but you are sitting in a leather chair and a leather brief case

[@archiehearn305]

agree u eshdog

[@markthomas5855]

Crazy with how many false statements he makes that this doesn't have a fact check from youtube

[@benmielcarek8620]

You serious??

[@velvet3591]

Then tell me, where are the false statements?

[@rachelhoward334]

Rich man's arrogance

[@jay6645]

only 2k likes ? KZbinrs and their stupid priorities.

[@willk113]

this guy reads a script really well