This competition is now closed.
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) Short Film Competition gives young people aged between the ages of 16 and 25 years the opportunity to showcase their creative talent and express their thoughts and ideas about cannabis. This year the competition will focus on cannabis and its impact upon young people and their educational achievements.
The film can be in any style or genre (i.e. drama, comedy, documentary, science-fiction, etc.), but must creatively explore the issues associated with the use of cannabis and its impact upon educational achievement. Research shows that young people’s cannabis use may lead to an increased risk of problems such as dropping out of school or university, low exam results, etc.
Although most Australian teenagers have not tried cannabis, one in five teenagers have used the drug in the last 12 months, with males more likely to smoke than females. Cannabis use is more likely to occur in their 20s and some people become regular users.
Unfortunately some of those young people experience a range of problems after using the drug. They may feel sick, become paranoid and even worse, unlock pre-existing mental health problems like schizophrenia. They could also get into trouble with the law, as cannabis is illegal right across Australia.
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) was established in 2008 to provide information about cannabis to the Australian community and also assist people who may have problems with the drug.
Click here to download an entry form
Conditions of entry:
- The short film may be shot on any format and be between 30 seconds and five minutes in length, including titles and credits.
- The film will need to convey a message about how the use of cannabis may impact upon young people and their educational achievements.
- The film must be in English or have English subtitles.
- The competition is open to 16-25 year olds across Australia.
- Two DVD copies of the entry must be received by the due date (do not send your master copy).
- Entries must include the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) logo. This is available below.
- Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form.
- Full terms and conditions are included in the PDF that can be downloaded from this page.
Prize money
There will be one national winner selected with prize money offered of $5,000 for the winning entry. There will be two runner-up prizes of $2,000 each.
Closing date:
All entries must be received by 20 October 2010 and be accompanied by an entry form.
A submission will not be accepted unless the entrant has agreed to the terms and conditions.
Announcement of winner:
The national winner and runner ups will be notified on Friday 3 December 2010 by 5pm and their names will appear in the Public Notices section of the Weekend Australian on Saturday 11th December 2010.
