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Nick has been cranking local food resilience initiatives with his Dunedin based "22 Youth" project. He's being supported by the Vodafone NZ Foundation as part of the 2010 World of Difference programme - 'local, organic, sustainable food innovation' - you can read more here.
Guy co-founded and ran the youth-led film production company Splashroom Media alongside three other graduates throughout 2010. Now having recently established the 'Inspiring Stories' Charitable Trust, Guy has just been awarded a Vodafone 'World of Difference' scholarship to head a nationwide youth-focused project for 2011. Through a nationwide roadtrip, strategic partnerships, and an international festival, he'll be supporting 150 young New Zealanders to harness the power of storytelling for a better world... ")
Now seen by more than 7,000 Kiwi's,
Carving the Future is an inspirational, internationally award-winning 25-minute documentary. The film weaves together a beautiful skateboarding aesthetic, the global 350.org movement, and four inspirational young New Zealanders leading large-scale action projects amongst their peers, schools, and communities. It's an active, solutions-focused look at how one person can make a difference!
Carving the Future was produced in 2009/2010 by Guy Ryan & Nick Holmes as the final year project for their Masters in Science Communication at The University of Otago.
For all enquires please email Guy or Nick: carvingthefuture[at]gmail.com.