Competition Concept

Through the production of microfilms, this competition guides young people to reflect on the harm of drug abuse to individuals and society, resist negative temptations, and promote anti-drug and healthy lifestyle messages via the medium of film.

Competition Theme

Healthy, free life. Reject drugs. Unleash anti-drug creativity.

Key Dates & Schedule

• Registration Deadline for Training Classes: November 30, 2014 (21:30)
• Anti-Drug Knowledge Training Class (Macau): December 13, 2014 (14:30–17:30)
• Microfilm Production Training Classes (Hong Kong): January 4, 2015 & January 18, 2015 (10:00–17:00 each day)
• Submission & Registration Deadline: April 30, 2015 (23:59)
• Awards Ceremony (Macau Forum): June 26, 2015 (19:00)

Eligibility & Rules

• Categories: Youth Group (12-20 years old) & Open Group (21-29 years old). Age is determined by the director's age.
• All entries must be themed "Free啲 Drug Free".
• Participants may enter as a team or individually. Only one submission per team/individual.
• All works must be original and unpublished. Participants bear full responsibility for any intellectual property disputes.
• The copyright and usage rights of winning entries belong to the organizer.
• Entries that do not comply with the theme or contain inappropriate content may be disqualified.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

Training Classes

Anti-Drug Knowledge Training Class

• Date: December 13, 2014 (Saturday)
• Time: 14:30–17:30
• Venue: YMCA of Macau Youth Community Centre (4th Floor, Sun Shing Court, Mei Kui Square Phase 2, 281 Rua de Volong)
• Instructors: Experienced social workers and nurses in the field of drug prevention.
• Content: Drug education covering types of drugs, paraphernalia, methods of use, and physical/mental effects of abuse.
• Fee: Free (limited spots, first-come-first-served).

Microfilm Production Training Class

• Dates: January 4, 2015 OR January 18, 2015 (Sunday)
• Time: 10:00–17:00
• Venue: The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Jockey Club M21 Media Space (Hong Kong).
• Instructors: Professional instructors from M21 Media Space.
• Content: Basics of using filming equipment, conceptualizing, shooting, and editing microfilms.
• Fee: MOP 300 (includes round-trip Macau-Hong Kong ferry ticket, insurance, and lunch. The fee will be fully refunded upon completion of the training).
• Prerequisite: Completion of the Anti-Drug Knowledge Training Class. Maximum 2 members per team.

Judging Criteria

• Relevance of content to the theme.
• Novelty and creativity of the concept.
• Clarity in expressing anti-drug elements through filming.

Submission Format

• Video length: Minimum 1.5 minutes, maximum 3 minutes.
• Acceptable formats: MPEG4, WMV, MPEGPS, FLV, 3GPP, WEBM, MOV, AVI.
• Submit via the official website www.drug-free.org.mo. Video quality must be at least YouTube 360p standard.

Prizes (Awarded in both Youth and Open Groups)

• Best Film: MOP 7,000
• Best Anti-Drug Message Award: MOP 4,000
• Most Creative Award: MOP 4,000
• Best Director Award: MOP 4,000
• Outstanding Actor/Actress Award (5 winners): MOP 1,000 each
• Most Popular Video Award: MOP 1,000

Registration & Submission

• Register online at www.drug-free.org.mo.
• Submit the completed registration form to the SKH Northern District Youth Service Team via email ([email protected]) or fax (28265408).
• Upload your video to the designated online platform.
• Technical Support: Phone: 2847-0802 (Mr. Sheh) / Email: [email protected]

Contact Information

• Phone: 28266012 (Contact: Mr. Wu or Ms. Ho)
• Address: SKH Northern District Youth Service Team (Shop L, G/F, Lei Fai Kok, Pou Chui Garden, 329, 343 Rua de Ferreira do Amaral, Rua Sul do Patane, Macau)
• Office Hours: 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00, 19:00–22:00