THE Government is calling on the state’s young creative minds to pitch a short film concept that promotes road safety and helps save lives.
Entries for the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) fourth annual ‘Split Second Film Competition’ have opened, offering aspiring filmmakers the chance to produce a 45-second film and have it shown on the silver screen. The competition is open for entries until Monday, August 9.
The TAC has partnered with Village Cinemas to offer a $70K production budget to all Victorians aged 18-25 to create a film that addresses low-level speeding or drink driving, which remain significant causes of injuries and deaths on our roads.
This year’s winner will work with prestigious production company Sweet Shop to bring their film concept to life and receive $5,000 prize money.
The competition also provides an opportunity to communicate directly with young Victorians who are some of the state’s most vulnerable road users due to inexperience.
“Every day we see young people showing their creativeness and their ability to share important messages in new and innovative ways,” Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Ben Carroll, said.
“We’re hoping to tap into that creativity to empower young people to connect with their peers and send a powerful road safety message that save lives.”
The winning film will be shown before movies at Village Cinemas across the state from October 21 to January 21, 2022. For more information on the competition, how to enter, and to view past winners, visit tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/split-second.
