Highschoolers invited to enter Parli-Flicks short film competition Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 14, 2023 Parli-Flicks 2022 overall winner was Ava Groves, a student at Northmead Creative & Performing Arts High School, addressing the theme ‘Parliament! Why do we need it?’ HIGH school students are invited to enter a short, one-minute, film competition that gets them thinking about how government works. Called Parli-Flicks the film-making competition is open to years 7 to 12 with entries required by midnight Friday 7 August 2023. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Founded in 2021, Parli-Flicks Short Film Award is sponsored by the Australasian Study of Parliament Group and NSW Parliamentary Education and Engagement. Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh is keen for Coffs Coast students to have a go creating a mini film addressing this year’s theme ‘Should the voting age be lowered?’. “The question they’ll be addressing is topical, and one of the best ways we can get to the nub of an issue is through mediums like this, where students are able to express their thoughts and opinions in creative ways,” Mr Singh told News Of The Area. “Parli-Flicks is a creative way for students to get involved in learning about and expressing their understanding of our democratic system and engage in the parliamentary process. “On the Coffs Coast we’ve got an amazing youth film industry with the work being done by SWIFF and the group, amongst others, to teach these skills into our schools and I want to see some of these skills put into practice so hopefully we have some Parli-Flicks finalists and award winners from the Coffs Coast.” Mr Singh encouraged students to be imaginative. “Your entry can be comical, fictional or take more of a documentary style. “Judges will be looking for entries that stand out from the crowd,” he said. “Entries should reflect your understanding of Australian democracy and could also reference history, cultural traditions and pride in being an Australian.” The winning entry will receive a cash prize and all finalists will be invited to an awards night at Parliament House later in the year with financial assistance with travel and accommodation provided. Information about how to enter can be found at the Parliamentary Education and Engagement website – https://education.parliament.nsw.gov.au/parli-flicks-short-film-award-2023/ By Andrea FERRARI High School students are invited to enter Parli-Flicks short film competition, closing on Friday 7 August.
