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Earn $10,000 For Anti-Drug Film

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Psst. Want to score $10,000 on a deal related to drugs?

Editorial

Psst. Want to score $10,000 on a deal related to drugs? Far from condoning illegal activities, this highly lucrative yet faintly suspicious-sounding offer is open to any aspiring young Australian filmmakers keen to create a mini Trainspotting or Requiem For A Dream. Or Candy, Heath Ledger's junkie drama which should have inspired no one to want to get on the gear.

Backed by the Australian Government, the new national Face Facts Short Film Competition is looking to give someone $10,000 for creating a short about the risks of drug use.

No longer than 60 seconds, each film must appeal to the Australian youth culture and address dangers of using ecstasy. In particular, the film needs to focus on the hazardous ingredients of MDMA and the dirty locales in which it can be produced, as well as the health risks presented by doing ecstasy. Yes, kids, say no to drugs.

Entries can be submitted up until April 30. Six entrants will be chosen for the final round of this online competition and Joe and Jane Public will then vote for their favourite film on the Face Facts site. The five runner-ups wil receive $1,000 each and the grand prize winner will pocket the $10k. In addition, anyone who votes in the online competition has a chance to win $5000. Seems so good there should be a law against it, right?

For more information about the competition and the campaign, visit www.facefactsfilms.com.au

Sarah Sanders