Here, you’ll find a rundown of all the latest happenings and achievements throughout the REEL Earth Day Challenge (April 8-22, 2025). Stay tuned as we provide morning updates on the daily winners of our team challenges and celebrate the park projects that have been funded through our initiative! Updated daily at 10am PST.
Challenges run until 11:59pm each day. Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are combined days.
Day Four Recap: April 11th
Daily Challenge: Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day. Note: Friday, Saturday & Sunday are combined days.
Daily Challenge Winners:
1st: TBA – $3,000
2nd: TBA – $1,800
3rd : TBA – $1,200
Next Challenge (April 14th): Best Reel: Create a captivating Instagram reel! Ideas: Share your favourite regional park, tell us a sustainability tip, rock a lipsync… just make it green themed! Make sure to use #ReelEarthDayChallenge and mention your team name.
Reminder: Complete your Eco-Prize Checklist for a one-time $1,000 team top up, and be entered to win a Vancouver luxury hotel getaway! Additionally, teams can schedule a set visit for another one-time $1,000 top up!
Day Three Recap: April 10th
Daily Challenge: Best Poster: Have someone from your team put their design skills to the test and create a REEL Earth Day Poster (judged by the Creative BC team). Submit your posters to jbernard@creativebc.com.
Daily Challenge Winners:
1st: Malcolm in the Middle – $3,000
2nd: Virgin River – $1,800
3rd : UNCLAIMED – $1,200
Next Challenge (April 11th): Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day. Note: Friday, Saturday & Sunday are combined days.
Reminder: Complete your Eco-Prize Checklist for a one-time $1,000 team top up, and be entered to win a Vancouver luxury hotel getaway! Additionally, teams can schedule a set visit for another one-time $1,000 top up!
Day Two Recap: April 9th
Daily Challenge: Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day.
Daily Challenge Winners:
1st: Virgin River – $3,000
2nd & 3rd tie: The Chicken Sisters & Malcolm in the Middle – $1,500 each
Next Challenge (April 10th): Best Poster: Have someone from your team put their design skills to the test and create a REEL Earth Day Poster (judged by the Creative BC team). Submit your posters to jbernard@creativebc.com.
Reminder: Complete your Eco-Prize Checklist for a one-time $1,000 team top up, and be entered to win a Vancouver luxury hotel getaway! Additionally, teams can schedule a set visit for another one-time $1,000 top up!
REEL Earth Day Challenge on Nat & Drew 103.5
Special thanks to Diana Donaldson of team Virgin River for chatting all things REEL Earth Day Challenge on the Nat & Drew radio show today!
Project 1 Funded: Picnic in the Park
Our first #REELEarthDayChallenge project has been fully funded! 🎬
Thanks to the incredible support of the BC film industry, we’ve hit our first $5,000 milestone—fully funding Picnic in the Park at Surrey Bend Regional Park!
This newcomer event will break down barriers to outdoor access, helping participants connect with nature, practice English, and build community in a safe and welcoming space. Because of you, more people will feel at home in Metro Vancouver’s regional parks.
But we’re just getting started… let’s keep the momentum going!
Day One Recap: April 8th
Daily Challenge: First Donation (The first donation after midnight on April 8th).
Daily Challenge Winners:
1st: Virgin River – $3,000
2nd: Chicken Sisters – $1,800
3rd: Malcolm in the Middle – $1,200
Next Challenge (April 9th): Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day.
Reminder: Complete your Eco-Prize Checklist for a one-time $1,000 team top up, and be entered to win a Vancouver luxury hotel getaway! Additionally, teams can schedule a set visit for another one-time $1,000 top up!
Daily Challenge Calendar
First Donation: The first donation after midnight on April 8th. | 1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Best Poster: Have someone from your team put their design skills to the test and create a REEL Earth Day Poster (judged by the Creative BC team). Can be 1-2 pages. | 1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day. | $1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Most Donors: The team with the most individual donors throughout the challenge by day 8 (not including prize top ups). | $1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Instagram Draw: Anyone can enter the Instagram Draw to support their team by posting about the event, their favourite team, or why Metro Vancouver Regional Parks are important. Use #ReelEarthDayChallenge + your favourite team’s name for a chance to win! | 1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Best Reel: Create a captivating Instagram reel! Ideas: Share your favourite regional park, tell us a sustainability tip, rock a lipsync… just make it green themed! Make sure to use #ReelEarthDayChallenge and mention your team name. | 1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Biggest Cumulative Donor: The team with the biggest cumulative donor throughout the challenge (not including prize top ups). | 1st: $3,000 2nd: $1,800 3rd: $1,200
Participating teams have the opportunity to win additional funds by completing an on-set checklist aimed at minimizing ecological footprint during film production. This checklist encompasses a range of eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainable sourcing. If a team completes a minimum of five out of the nine items listed, they become eligible for an additional one-time $1,000 top-up prize. This incentivizes participants to actively engage in sustainable filmmaking practices, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship within the industry. Visit reelearthdaychallenge.ca/checklist to complete now!
All team entries will be entered to win one of three Vancouver luxury hotel getaways!
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