Student films discourage drug use
The annual Kings Park "In The Know" high school student film festival was held May 9, 2010, at Kings Park High School. The festival is one way the organization tries to provide a hands-on approach to helping teens avoid destructive decisions. Credit: Kings Park In The Know, 2010
A student film festival Friday night at Kings Park High School will screen movies with anti-drug themes.
Students were asked to make short movies — such as commercials, music videos and educational films — with the theme “Destructive Decisions.” The film fest is sponsored by Kings Park in the kNOw, a community group that discourages drug abuse.
All movies submitted by students will be screened at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, said Jamie Bula, an art teacher at the school. Prizes will be awarded in categories such as cinematography, message and overall quality, she said.
Sign-in starts at 6:30 p.m. The competition is open to students in grades 9 to 12.
The public is invited to attend, Bula said. Admission is free.
Photo: Students pose on the red carpet at last year's film festival.
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