The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has launched its annual competition for 2020 giving aspiring young filmmakers the chance to bring their ideas to the screen and cast a spotlight on road safety.
The Commission said it has partnered with Village Cinemas for the third annual Split Second youth film competition, encouraging young Victorian filmmakers to tackle distracted driving.
“According to findings from TAC’s Road Safety Monitor, younger drivers (aged 18-25 years) are significantly more likely than older drivers to be distracted while driving (82 per cent compared to 76 per cent),” the TAC said.
“Victorian filmmakers aged between 18 and 25 are eligible to enter the competition, which opened on 6 August and are required to submit an outline of a 45-second film idea addressing the issue of distracted driving,” it said.
The Commission said a panel of judges from the TAC and the film and advertising industry would select a winner.
It said the winner would receive a $50,000 production budget to make their film, with the help of actor Firass Dirani and award-winning production company Airbag.
“The winner will also receive $5,000 in prize money and their film will feature during Village Cinema screenings across Victoria,” it said.
TAC said last year’s winner, Alyssa De Leo, achieved an internship with creative agency Taboo following her winning entry The Afterlife Bar, which depicted well-known historical figures who were taken before their time.
It said the competition would be open until 23 September, with the winner announced on 16 October.
Further information about the Split Second youth film competition, including how to apply, can be accessed at this PS News link.