Our film students have a fantastic opportunity. The organization DIRECTING CHANGE is hosting a competition. But this isn’t like other competitions in film; this one empowers young filmmakers to make a difference by creating a PSA that addresses mental health issues. Students can help others through a ONE MINUTE film.
Students who participate are eligible to win:
- 1st place: $500
- 2nd place: $250
- 3rd place: $250
Schools associated with the first place winning film in each category, in each region, are eligible to receive $500 to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness programs and activities at their school (subject to availability of funding and one prize per school). A short narrative outlining planned activities will be required.
Up to two participants from the first place regional film team will be provided with travel stipends to attend the award ceremony (subject to availability of funding).
Schools and organizations associated with the first place regional film in each category will receive a trophy.
Winning films will be featured on the Directing Change website.
To enroll for this opportunity, learners should go to the iLEAD Online Course Catalog and choose ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ for Quarter 3. Films must be completed and submitted by March 1st.