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To promote the Fatal 5 message, schools, colleges and youth organisations are invited to devise, perform and record a short film that will warn of the dangers and consequences of drink/drug driving, excess speed, careless driving, not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone whilst driving.  The winning entries will be shared on Road Safety Wales Partner social media channels to raise awareness about the Fatal 5.

Competition Guidelines

• Team members should be aged between 11 and 25.
• The presentation must be under 30 seconds in length and can include any of the following:
  - Musical performance
  - Drama/Sketch
  - Poetry/Oration
  - Animation
  - Documentary
  - Comedy
  - Dance
• Entries should be submitted to Road Safety Wales, 2 Cwrt-y-Parc, Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5GH on DVD or to communication@roadsafetywales.org.uk in MP4/WMV format via WeTransfer.
• Entries should be accompanied by a short written summary describing the experience of creating the film and how it could be used to raise awareness of the Fatal 5.
• Any music, product or artwork included must be original and not subject to copyright laws or discriminate toward any individual, company or organisation (such as showing alcohol or cigarette brands).
• The presentation will be judged on originality, performance, impact and the message being portrayed.

Winning entries will be selected up to 4 times a year and successful teams will receive £250 for the school, college or organisation in Wales that they represent along with a commemorative plaque.  Where appropriate, other entries may be rolled over for consideration within the next round of judging.

Closing dates for entries are as follows:

• Friday 3rd July 2020
• Friday 23rd October 2020
• Friday 15th January 2021

At the discretion of Road Safety Wales, exceptional entries will be considered for an annual prize consisting of an additional £250.