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Enter
the competitions in 2006.
Open to 18-25yr olds in NSW.
What part does alcohol play in your life?
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The
Play Now/Act Now Festival recognises that young
people will and do drink alcohol and sets out
to minimise the harms associated with this.
In it's 4th year, Play Now/Act Now incorporates
four competitions: video/film, graphics, logo
design, creative writing, as well as the production
of a resource kit.
Open
to NSW residents between 18 - 25 yrs of age.
Entrants were asked to examine issues around
the harms/hazards associated with drinking alcohol
e.g: social, moral or ethical issues where the
questions posed in the work are far more thought
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Welcome
to the online magazine for Play Now/Act Now.
Play
Now/Act Now is a harm minimisation alcohol
education project that centres on raising
awareness, sharing of information and conveying
personal stories, ideas and opinions about
the Australian youth drinking culture.
Play Now/Act Now is an education initiative that explores the values, attitudes and behaviours young people have towards alcohol. The project recognises that 18-25 year olds will and do drink alcohol, so the focus is on encouraging young people to think about their drinking patterns, do their own research on alcohol and to make informed drinking choices.
Play Now/Act Now celebrates the rich and diverse talent of filmmakers, graphic artists, storytellers and logo designers from across NSW. This talent confirms that the Australian arts industry is in good hands.
I
would like to thank our entrants for their
time, effort and generosity in providing us
with a window into their lives. I invite you
to engage with the work, learn from their
stories, be inspired and entertained.
I
would also like to make mention of our state
wide tour which screens finalist films alongside
other video/film entries. This tour will travel
through western Sydney and rural and regional
NSW.
For details of venues and times please check
the ON TOUR link at the top of the page.
For all enquiries please contact:
Thalie Martini
NSW Health
P: 02.9391 9038
F: 02.9391 9599
E: tmart@doh.health.nsw.gov.au
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Play Now/Act Now recognises that it takes a lot of
effort and organisation to produce a short film and
that not everyone can be selected for screening at
the Sydney awards night. So we have decided to reward
everyone. If you produce a film and it isn't selected
for screening in Sydney and your area hosts a tour
date then your film will also be screened on this
date. This way everyone will have a chance to see
their work on the big screen in front of the general
public.
VIEW THE FINALIST VIDZ 
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In
past years Play Now/Act Now has been exclusively held
as a film and video competition. In 2005, to allow
for greater accessibility to all 18-25yr olds, the
competition has been expanded to include graphics,
creative writing and logo re-branding design.
READ
THE FINALIST PROSE
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A Free Sydney event - November 10 2005.
View the awards night and party snaps from The Metro Theatre.
ONLINE THIS WEEKEND |
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We asked you to re-brand the Play Now/ Act Now project
with a new name and logo for 2006.
The re-branding of the project for 2006 is to ensure
the initiative remains fresh and culturally relevant
to young people.
The winning entry might include the following references;
* youth culture
* title incorporating alcohol/ drinking / action reference
(subtlety is not a bad thing!!)
* logo that can work across mediums eg. print, web,
screen, etc.
VIEW
THE FINALIST LOGOS
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It
is important to us that everyone has a chance to tell
their story and have their voice heard. Even though
video and filmmaking is seen as accessible and cheap
in many cases it is not easy to find the equipment
or know how to use it. So we have opened our competition
up to accept more forms of expression. We will accept
any type of writing, including short stories and poetry,
we will also accept any type of graphics, which includes,
photography, painting, drawing, comic strips, etc.
VIEW
THE FINALIST GRAPHICS
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Under
18 and have a message to tell?
Check out the GET
REEL Video/Film Competition coordinated by Father
Chris Riley's Youth Off The Streets.
Need some help?
Reach
Out! is a web-based service that inspires young
people to help themselves through tough times.
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