Dubai’s RTA has launched an exciting opportunity for young filmmakers: the Road Safety Film Contest. This competition invites university and postgraduate filmmakers to use their creativity to highlight key road safety issues.
With cash prizes up for grabs, it’s a fantastic chance for participants to make a real impact while showcasing their talent.
Raising Awareness About Road Safety
The Road Safety Film Contest is designed to raise awareness about critical road safety issues. According to the RTA, the competition will focus on three major themes directly linked to recent traffic accidents:
- Sudden Lane Departure
- Driving Distractions
- Unsafe Use of Bicycles and Electric Scooters.
The RTA hopes to engage young filmmakers in promoting safer driving habits by addressing these issues through short films. The Road Safety Film Contest will play an essential role in educating the public and encouraging safer practices on the road.
How the Road Safety Film Contest Works
Who Can Enter?
The contest is for young filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 35. You can enter as an individual or part of a small team (up to 3 people).
Choose a Category
The contest has three categories:
- Sudden Lane Departure: Focus on the dangers of changing lanes unexpectedly.
- Driving Distractions: Show how distractions (like texting) can cause accidents.
- Unsafe Use of Bicycles and Electric Scooters: Highlight the risks of misusing these vehicles.
Make Your Film
Create an original short film based on one of the categories above. Keep it creative, engaging, and informative!
Submit Your Film
Upload your film on the official RTA portal between April 7 and July 14, 2025. Make sure your film follows the guidelines provided on the website.
Prizes
Win cash prizes and recognition for your film! There will be prizes for the best films in each category. It’s that simple! Get creative and make a film that could help improve road safety in Dubai! This is an excellent chance for young creatives to showcase their skills while making a meaningful contribution to road safety awareness.
The selected winners will gain recognition and take home cash prizes in each of the three competition categories.
Why This Contest Matters
The RTA’s Road Safety Film Contest focuses on issues that affect road users daily. Sudden lane changes, distracted driving, and the improper use of bicycles and electric scooters have all contributed to accidents in Dubai.
The contest uses film to highlight these risks and encourages the public to rethink their driving behaviors and adopt safer practices. Mattar Al Khzaimy, Director of Traffic at RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, emphasized the importance of these topics.
He explained, “The Road Safety Film Contest provides an excellent opportunity for young filmmakers to creatively address the road safety issues that matter most.”
Prizes and Recognition
In addition to the recognition of winning, the Road Safety Film Contest offers substantial cash prizes for the best films in each category. RTA hopes that the contest will inspire filmmakers and encourage broader participation in the ongoing efforts to improve road safety across Dubai.
Conclusion
The Road Safety Film Contest is more than just a competition—it’s a chance for filmmakers to make a difference. By creatively addressing important road safety issues, participants can help raise awareness and contribute to safer driving practices in Dubai.
If you’re a young filmmaker with a passion for road safety, this is your chance to get creative, win cash prizes, and make an impact. Thanks for reading till the end. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Keep following the Arabwheels Blog for more content like this.