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DeforestAction: Project Borneo

25 young leaders have been selected for the pioneer DeforestACTION project aimed at protecting forests, working with local communities and saving orangutans.
DeforestACTION is a global action project involving millions of students from around the world who want to play an active role in stopping deforestation. The project is supported by TakingITGlobal and Microsoft Partners in Learning. We've teamed up with acclaimed conservationist Dr. Willie Smits to create awareness about the destruction caused by deforestation, restore a full forest eco-system and provide a sustainable livelihood for the local community.

Award-winning production company Virgo Productions is developing a 3D feature documentary about the project in collaboration with National Geographic Entertainment. Shooting will take place over 100 days in Borneo. Cathy Henkel, (The Burning Season, The Man who Stole my Mother’s Face) will produce and direct 100 Days in the Jungle: Project Borneo 3D, to be shot by acclaimed cinematographer Don McAlpine (Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, Wolverine) and Paul Nichola (Cane Toads: The Conquest 3D). A TV series is in development with National Geographic for the second 100 days.

DeforestACTION is selecting 12 young team leaders to lead this global action project - and feature in the 3D movie. Submissions and voting for the applicants have now closed!

A short list of 50 was announced in early May. A top 25 was announced in early June.

All 25 will have a leading role in the project. A smaller group will head to Borneo in September for an orientation and reconniassance trip to meet the local communities and assess the scale of the challenge. They will return in February next year for 80 days to implement their action plans. Throughout the project, they will connect with the world though the web, providing updates to the millions of students across the globe who are responsible for developing and driving the project.

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Lucy Meyer

Wow! So much anticipation! Good luck everyone! I just wanted to let you guys know that the article I'm writing about orangutans will be published in next week's issue of The Week Magazine, in Australia. I mentioned it was in the works a couple of weeks ago, but I now know the publication date (next Friday). It will be a full-page news briefing on the threats to the species, with an emphasis on the palm oil industry and its impact. I hope it will help to raise awareness in Australia. Thanks for your comment Steve – that’s great that you enjoy the mag. Good luck again everyone!

Kodi Twiner

Does anyone know when the winners get announced, it wasn't may the 1st?

Gabrielle Wheaton

Hey! I think the date was May 2 - today!!! Can't wait to find out :)

claire

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !!!!

Perry Schumacher

If the term insanity means to continually repeat the same action in hopes for a new outcome, then i am going insane by continually checking my emails all day lol. I'm sure that I'm not alone in this either.

Lucy Meyer

Haha, me too!

claire

ohh its terrible lol the last 2 days im checking every 10 mins evan of a night time lol

Michael

I know...I just keep 'refreshing' the page haha. An incredible day!!!

Dan Pask

its good to hear im not the only one hahaha :D

claire

well i guess they do need to pick the right ppls maby thats why they are taking a lil longer cuz there is so many fantastic video on hear :)

Rebecca

Looks like we might have a few more days of insanity yet guys...see message from Cathy from Facebook:
"To all the action agent applicants - you will be receiving an email soon letting you know what is happening with the selection process. The quality of applicants was so high and so amazing, we are having a hard time choosing. We love you all. But we will announce the Top 50 this week. Thanks for your patience."
Good luck everyone!! xo

Dan Pask

what are they called on facebook??

Rebecca

Hi Dan,
They're called "Borneo 3D: An Action Movie".
Good Luck :)

Dan Pask

Thanks heaps :D

Toby Crocker

Good Luck Everyone:)

Laura

Well done everyone for your dedication and passion, good luck to all!! :)

Laura

Well done everyone for your dedication and passion, good luck to all!! :)

Sinead Reynolds

Suspense!!! Good luck to all the the Action Agents! :) xx

Georgia

Join the Borneo 3D facebook page for regular updates! Follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150447704989673

Gabrielle Wheaton

Thinking of you all - I bet you're as anxious as I am! xo

Billie

GOOD LUCK,GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!! :)

Gareth O'Connor

May The Force be with us :)

Gabrielle Wheaton

Apparently all applicants have a chance to visit Borneo! More details coming this week...check your emails folks!

Lauren Ivery

THANKYOU, THANKYOU, THANKYOU for allowing all applicants a chance to go to Borneo. It was the best email I have ever received, THANKYOU

Molly O'Ray

seriously thank you so much!!! AHHH! I can't wait to go no matter what the out come! :D :D

Sara Carmona

seems it's going to be the longest week of 2011...

Laura

Looks like theres 218 people going to Borneo one way or another! Well done everyone - the suspense is killing me!!!

Daniel Carter

It is definitely great news that everyone in the competition will have some opportunity to be involved.

Naturally everyone hopes to be one of the chosen ten, but even for those who do miss out, there still remains the opportunity to do something very real that our families, friends and communities cannot help but take notice of. At the end of the day, that's what I feel we should be in this for - not only to make a difference but to demonstrate in a practical way that absolutely anyone can do the same!

Of course we don't know the details yet, but I would like to preemptively encourage everyone to join forces and "do their best"!

{:(|} <3 (-8

Mette Kristine Oustrup

Meanwhile....

Qi 2011 will be held in Singapore from 13-14 October and will bring together Asia's best minds on Innovation including Film Director Cathy Henkel from DeforestAction: 3D Project Borneo.

Special offer for friends of DeforestAction:: 20% off tickets to Qi 2011!

Meet Film Director Cathy Henkel, get 10% off PLUS donate 10% to DeforestAction: Project Borneo 3D Movie every time you use promotion code: friendsQi11Borneo on http://www.qi-global.com/register

Hope to see you all in Singapore and on Borneo!

Michelle Simpson

Exciting that we all get the chance to be involved, im sure everyone will love to take up this opportunity! Will be awesome to get to know like minded passionate people!!!

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