What is split second?
Split Second is a unique competition for young people, created to help save young lives on our roads. If you’re aged 18-30, live in Victoria and want the opportunity to create a short film to help young people like you, then this is your chance.
Young drivers have a high risk of road crash involvement and continue to be overrepresented in road trauma statistics. The Split Second competition empowers you to be part of the solution, by coming up with an idea for a short film that you think will help raise awareness of road safety issues and change behaviours among young drivers.
Split Second has successfully run for over 5 years, but this year, it’s expanding. To encourage and celebrate as many new and diverse voices as possible, we’re adding a brand new prize for young people with a multicultural background.
The Prize
Thanks to the new prize, this year there will be two winners, each getting to make their Road Safety idea with a $35,000 film production budget and a professional crew to help bring it to life! And did we mention winners will also receive a $5,000 cash prize each? Yep, real money! They’ll also receive potentially career-changing access and mentoring from film company Truce Films and creative ad agency TABOO.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to all 18-30 year-olds currently living in Victoria. If you meet the criteria, you can submit as many ideas as you like across the road safety topics below.
Brief 1
If you’re a content creator, budding creative or film maker, we want to hear your ideas that can connect with your mates/friends/family to promote road safety and educate others on driving while tired.
Come up with an idea about the problem with Driving Tired - find out more.
Brief 2
This brief is for young content creators, storytellers and budding filmmakers who may offer a different perspective. If you were born or have a parent who was born in a country where English is not the main language, this brief is for you. We want to hear your ideas that can connect with your mates, friends or family to promote road safety and educate others about the importance of wearing a seatbelt.
Come up with a film idea about the importance of Seatbelt Usage - find out more.
Creative tips
Split Second is all about creativity. We’re looking for the most original and compelling idea across all the briefs. We recommend you watch the previous Split Second winning films to see the kind of ideas that have been successful in the past and see how a storyline can effectively fit into a 45 second film/advertisement.
Here are some general tips to help get your creative juices flowing:
Frequently asked questions
Who can submit an idea?
The competition is open to all 18-30 year-olds currently living in Victoria. This includes those on a skilled migrant visa, refugee visa or family visa and international students.
Do I have to be a professional filmmaker or content creator?
No, not at all. We want to hear from all young people living in Victoria
Is there a submission entry fee?
No.
Do entries have to be in English?
Yes, entries have to be submitted in English.
How many ideas can I submit?
As long as your ideas match the brief, and you meet the criteria, you can submit as many unique ideas as you like across the road safety topics.
Do I have to have a Victorian driver’s licence to enter?
No, you are not required to have a driver's licence to enter.
If you do have a driver's licence, you must have a good driver record and consent to TAC conducting a check.
Am I eligible for the Multicultural Youth Prize?
To be eligible for the Multicultural Youth Prize you must be born, or have a parent who was born, in a country where English is not the main language.
Countries where English is the main language include Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the United States of America.
