Released 25/07/2017
Several young Canberrans have been awarded for their creative short films that raise awareness on issues affecting them and the local community.
Over 80 high school students across the ACT attended the Youth Tube Screening at Dendy Cinema on 28 June.
Nineteen films were screened and awards have been given to the best films in each category for their creativity, originality and message delivery.
I’m pleased to announce the following winners:
- ‘Gender Diversity’ by Urvi and Lily (Canberra High School)
This film addresses gender diversity through various colours and shapes and encourages young people to accept diversity. - ‘Drugs and Alcohol Abuse’ by Jasmin, Michael and Jas (Gold Creek School)
This film highlights the effects of drugs and alcohol through scenarios that young people face in their daily life. - ‘Home Not a House’ by Ella, Alissa, Amy, Naomi and Ashleigh (Canberra High School)
This film addresses youth homelessness by a narrator telling her story of experiencing homelessness. - ‘Lego Mental Health’ by Alicia, Judy, Sally, Saskia, Aahed and Urvi (Canberra High School)
This film defines good and bad mental health through animated Lego characters and encourages young people to seek support.
The People’s Choice Award has been given to ‘Refuse to Lose’ by Milni, Zara, Dylan, Phillip and Jakayah (Gold Creek School), for addressing youth mental health in black and white cinematography film.
Congratulations to all the film-makers.
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Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA | Media Releases