Entries have now closed.
All winners will be announced here in June 2008.
How will the National Talent Comps work?
From all the entries we receive, our judges will select a winner in each age group and competition category to receive an Industry Award.
They will then select another four entries in each age group and competition category to be in the running for the People's Choice Award. You'll be able to check out the four entries and vote for your favourite to decide who those winners will be.
The three finalists in the People's Choice Awards will each receive a prize also.
Check out last year's winners.
National Talent Comps
As part of National Youth Week 2008 five National Talent Competitions were held as a way of unearthing some of Australia’s youngest and most dynamic musicians, writers, film-makers, designers and photographers.
The RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT competitions closed on 14 April 2008 and winners will be announced here in June 2008.
RockIT
Sponsored by Allans Music
The Theme
Write and record an original piece no longer than 5 minutes that incorporates the theme ‘Make a Move’.
Industry Award Prize
A $5,000 Allan's Music voucher
The Judges
WriteIT
Sponsored by Beyond Blue
The Theme
Look for signs of depression,
Listen to your friends experiences
Talk about what’s going on and
Seek help together
Using these messages about improving mental health as a theme, compose a piece of creative writing in the format of a short film script, short story or poem of no more than 1,500 words.
Industry Award Prize
A $5,000 Apple Computer package
The Judge
ShootIT
Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank Foundation and Ted's Cameras
The Theme
Lose the L plates when it comes to money – making smart financial decisions.
Figuring out how to use your money wisely can be tricky. It’s important to equip yourself with the appropriate advice to make sure you make the most of your money.
Shoot a two and a half minute short film about what can happen in a young person’s life when they are smart with their money.
Industry Award Prize
A $5,000 Sony cinematography pack
The Judge
DesignIT
Sponsored by The Source
The Theme
Create a digital static design that incorporates the theme
‘Make a Move’
Industry Award Prize
A $5,000 Apple Computer package
The Judge
SnapIT
The Theme
Snap a photo that incorporates the theme ‘Action and adventure in the outdoors’.
Entries that have been digitaly manipulated will not be accepted.
Industry Award Prize
A $5,000 Nikon photography pack
The Judge
How do I enter?
Competition entries have now closed. Winners will be announced here in June 2008. The following is for information only and no further entries will be accepted.
- Read the Conditions of Entry
- Fill in the entry form - PDF [79kb] | DOC [450kb] and attach a short biography of yourself or your group, a colour photo of yourself and a list of credits if necessary.
If you’re entering the 12-17 years category, make sure you get a parent or legal guardian to sign your entry form - If your entry contains images of people who are not entrants in the National Talent Competitions, you must get their permission to use their image. A personal image consent form - PDF [47kb] | RTF [20kb] must be filled out by each relevant person and sent in with your entry
- Email or post your entry to NYW so that we receive it by 5.00pm AEST, 14 April 2008.
National Youth Week Team
Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
P: 1300 663 500
E: nationalyouthweek@deewr.gov.au
Contact Us
More questions? You might want to check out the National Talent Competition FAQ.
If you can’t find the answer to your question, let us know by sending an email to youthweek@facsia.gov.au.