4th Annual PSA Competition

The Austin Film Festival and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office announce the 4th Annual Awareness PSA contest highlighting Teen Dating Violence and Substance Abuse.

Teens around Travis County are encouraged to submit a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of growing teen problems, teen dating violence, underage drinking and drug use. The winning films will be played on local TV and screened at the Austin Film Festival Student Film Expo in April. Winning filmmakers will also receive a prize package from contest sponsors, including passes to the 17th Annual Austin Film Festival.

DEADLINE: December 18, 2009

· The competition is open to high school students currently enrolled in Travis County schools.

· Production teams are limited to 5 students or less.

· All projects must be final - no works in progress will be accepted.

· No excessive violence, weapons, drugs, sex, nudity or profane language is allowed.

· Use a separate form for each submission.

· All submitted material become property of AFF and The Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Click here to download an entry form.

Click here to download a flyer.

Mail entries in DVD format with completed entry forms to:

Austin Film Festival

Attn: YFP

1801 Salina Street

Austin, TX 78702

Questions? Contact Alissa Ziemianski at alissa@austinfilmfestival.com or at 478-4795.

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Winning PSAs for 2009 Competition:

Teen Dating Violence Awareness

1st Place, Sean Elwood and Valerie James, Westlake High School
2nd Place, Matthew Gary and Alastair Winston, Westlake High School
Excellence in REEL Messaging, Cary Berryhill and Jackson Wimberly, Westlake High School

Substance Abuse Awareness