TAC seeks talent to make films with impact

24 Apr 2009

MEDIA RELEASE:  24th April 2009

Creative young people have one month to put their ideas forward for the Make a Film, Make a Difference short-film competition.

MAFMAD is a chance for young people aged under 25 to help their mates think twice about taking risks on the road.

All you need to enter is a good idea.

The TAC is looking for fresh ideas for road safety films that will get young people to look out for each other.

The short film competition is now in its 7th year of encouraging young people to learn film-making skills and build lasting industry contacts.

One of the 2008 winners, Kayla Robertson has already been working with a film-making company in Melbourne.

The film student said her MAFMAD experience had opened many doors to the industry.
“Working with respected filmmakers I learnt so much about the craft of making films as well as making valuable contacts,” Ms Robertson said.

The other 2008 winner Matthew Goodrich said anyone with a good idea should put in an entry.

“You don’t need to have film-making experience, just a good idea that will remind drivers that ‘your mate’s life is in your hands’”.

“My film has been playing throughout cinemas all summer and the exposure has been a boost to my career.”

In 2008, a quarter of those killed on Victorian roads were under 25.
This competition calls on young people to make a film that will get the road safety message through to their peers and reduce road trauma.

The winners receive a $20,000 production budget, access to film industry experts and $5,000 prize money.

Competition entries close on 29 May 2009. Details at www.mafmad.com.au