WA secondary students have been invited to explore the topic of online addiction and its physical and emotional effects in a short film.
The Youth Choices Film Competition, run in conjunction with WA Police and the Commissioner for Children and Young People, will focus on issues such as gaming, gambling, social media addiction, screen time, cybersex addiction, dating app scams and cyber-criminality.
Students aged 12-18 will work in teams of three to research and create a film of up to three minutes, exploring the risks of internet addiction and cyber crime and finding solutions in a safe environment.
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“Through their exploration of this topic, students will learn to identify how not to become addicted or be involved in or victimised by unpleasant activities such as cyber-crime,” Constable Care Foundation chief executive David Gribble said.
“Giving students a voice through film will empower them to make safer choices.”
Registrations are now open, with films due by October 11.
The top three will share in a prize pool of more than $5000, with the winning team to collaborate with professional filmmakers to develop their vision into the latest Youth Choices interactive game.
