Category: Category II (Young Adults – aged 17 to 25)

Team: AYS PRODUCTION
School: ITE College Central

David, a young man trapped by a powerful and consuming force that disrupts his life. The video shows his inner struggle as this force pulls him into isolation, loneliness, and a fight against overwhelming darkness. Using symbolic imagery, the video explores the emotional and mental toll on David, highlighting the challenges he faces as he tries to find a way out of the despair that holds him.

Team: Echo Films
School: ITE College Central

Shafiq, is going through a dark phase of life where he had lost his mother. He thought he had failed everything in life. He gotten influenced by his friend James. His father found out about the addiction he has been facing. Will he get out of this addiction?

Team: Resonate Films
School: ITE College Central

A teenage boy, deep in the haze of drug addiction, begins seeing his deceased parents, warning him to stop before he loses himself entirely. When he blinks, they’re gone—were they ever really there? As he battles his inner demons, will he find the strength to overcome his addiction and reclaim his life?

Team: LEPAK VISIONS PRODUCTION
School: ITE College Central

Ilhan is constantly berated by his strict father, feeling crushed under the weight of impossible expectations. Desperate for relief, he turns to drugs to escape his overwhelming anxiety. What begins as a way to clear his mind quickly spirals into addiction, pushing him further away from his family and deeper into self-destruction. As ilhan’s life unravels, he must decide whether to confront the pressures that have driven him to the edge or lose himself entirely.

Team: Rigel Films
School: ITE College Central

A devoted son, Haikal, takes on multiple jobs to support his widowed father, who is battling a severe drug addiction. Despite the long hours and grueling labor, Haikal’s primary goal is to provide a stable life for his father and ensure their survival. However, instead of using the money for essentials like bills and food, Father succumbs to his addiction and spends the funds on drugs. As Haikal grapples with his responsibilities and his father’s choices, he must decide how to break free from the toxic dependency that threatens to engulf them both.

Team: –
School: AVMP Productions

“I Need More” follows Ashwin, a young man struggling with addiction. His battle with his inner demons and the fallout from his acts are depicted as his dependency grows and pushes him towards a road of desperation. This affects his relationship with his father and forces him to make risky decisions.The film captures the emotional and psychological toll of addiction, exploring themes of guilt, loss, and the struggle for redemption.

Team: Cut It Out
School: Republic Polytechnic Of Signapore

“Second Light” is a gripping tale of self-discovery, redemption, and triumph over addiction. The story sheds light on the journey of Mr Upu Badaruddin Shah, as he tells us of his first forays into the world of drugs, and his eventual recovery from them. Containing reenactments from the past, we learn about how easy it is for someone to fall prey to the allure of drugs, but also how to navigate the challenging task of leaving them behind for good. In the story, Mr Upu gives insightful advice about how to avoid drugs, fight addiction, and most importantly, help those around you who may be struggling with it, stemming from his own experiences.

Team: Team Trigonometry
School: Nan Chiau High School

The video is about a student, Javier, who had always been a great student at school until he was influenced by drugs. Throughout his journey is drug obsession, he lacked concentration and motivation, did not do well in his academics and lost both of his friends. Our video is filmed in a way where audience is able to see Javier’s health and social circle worsening a day of the month and how it gradually affects himself and his friends.

Team: Team Keng
School: SJI

An addict finds himself struggling with withdrawal symptoms and an internal battle, but resolves to change for the better to pursue his happiness. The video revolves around the idea that caring for drug addicts can be the first step to help them embrace their individuality and begin their fight against their addiction, and that happiness can be found by embracing life’s struggles and engaging with the people you care for.

Team: TLJTWWA
School: Temasek Polytechnic

Emily a single teen mother longs to be carefree. While meeting up with her friends, an escape route is presented to her in the form of Ecstasy. She ponders the possibilities of setting herself free with the drug before snapping out of it and realising the consequences on her beloved son’s life.