These films are intended to galvanize discussion on an issue that touches all walks of life. In addition, winners will have the opportunity to work with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America and further develop their films for use in both traditional and new media, public service announcements, programs in middle and high schools, and the Partnership's Web site. Filmmakers must agree to edit their work and allow the Partnership to edit the films as required for other media such as public service announcements, CD-ROM, and the Internet.
Filmmakers retain ownership of the films.
The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films Designated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an award-qualifying festival and accredited by the International Short Film Conference, the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films is the largest short film showcase in North America. Locally, the festival, attended by more than 6,000 people in 2000, is recognized as a cornerstone in the Palm Springs' campaign to evolve from seasonal tourism to a thriving year-round economy. Since 1989, the organization's impact on the Coachella Valley and the film industry has grown exponentially.