Exciting new developments

First and second prizes of $7,500 and $2,500 respectively, will be awarded in two categories of Drama and Documentary.

For the first time, an encouragement prize is being offered. The ‘Committee’s Choice’ Award of $2,500 will be awarded by the Steering Committee, to an inexperienced film-maker whose work is compelling and shows promise.

The initiative seeks short films that contain a clear message of hope for people with mental illness, and their families and carers.

The 2007/08 program is extended to people aged 16 years and over. This allows senior schools and colleges, as well as individuals, to submit an entry.

Helping to make a great film

This year, additional support is provided to assist entrants in making their film.

We’ve added a comprehensive FAQ to answer some of the main questions you may have. On top of that, there’s some great expert advice on the creative and practical aspects of filmmaking – click here to check it out.

Importantly, the Arts Law Centre of Australia (Arts Law) will provide a free seminar on the legal aspects of making a short film. This is ideal for first-timers! Click here for more information.

Arts Law has generously agreed to make its Producers’ Guide to Short-Film Making available free of charge to Hope Awards entrants – please email us at: hopeawards@lilly.com or ph: 02 9325 4444 if you would like a copy of this useful booklet.

How to enter

Download an entry form from the website.

Entries close Friday 28 March 2008. Winners will be announced at a presentation in July 2008.

DVDs

The 2007/08 short-listed films will be available on a new compilation DVD in time for Mental Health Week in October 2008. Email: hopeawards@lilly.com if you would like to pre-order your 2007/08 DVD or if you would like to view a copy of the 2005/06 finalists.


The Hope Awards is an initiative of Eli Lilly Australia in collaboration with the Mental Health Council of Australia and supported by Australian Mental Health Consumer Network, Mental Health Carers (ARAFMI) Australia, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, Multicultural Mental Health Australia and SANE Australia.