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

Team: JOEover
School: Nanyang Polytechnic (School of Design and Media)

A young bright and ordinary man who is easily influenced yearns for something exciting to happen in his life by getting hooked on drugs, however he struggles to let go of his addiction while his life takes a complete turn for the worse, will he be able to break free from the throes of his decisions?

Team: Erica Lee YQ
School: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

19-year-old Megan is torn between the carefree lifestyle of her peers and the crushing weight of family responsibility after her mother’s death. As she’s drawn deeper into the glamorised drug culture around her, a chilling vision confronts her with the devastating consequences of escape, forcing her to make an impossible choice between responsibility and escapism before it’s too late.

Team: No Drugs
School: Jurong Pioneer Junior College

A promising basketball star at a junior college found his future in the National School Games at risk of cutting short when he suffered a serious injury during a crucial season. Desperate to recover quickly and return to peak performance, he felt immense pressure to prove himself not only to his teammates but also to bring the school pride, he made the decision to turn to performance-enhancing drugs in hopes of speeding up his recovery and boosting his abilities on the court. At first, the drugs seemed to work, and his performance improved, but the physical and emotional toll that followed began to weigh heavily on him. During the break of a match, the coach found him and confronted him about the drug use in the toilet, leading to a painful but necessary conversation. Faced with the harsh reality of his actions and its consequences, including suspension, getting removed from the school team, and the disgrace brought to himself, the player could only reflect deeply on his choices. The confrontation shows how drastic drugs can affect an athlete desperate for victory while getting influenced by his closest friends.

Team: Soulscapes Production
School: ITE College Central

In a world where drug use is common and accepted, a young woman feels pressure from her friends to try it. As she hesitates, she suddenly sees a vivid vision of her future. She watches her life slowly taken over by addiction, her daily routine focused on the drug, her relationships fading, and her dependence hidden behind normal behavior. What seemed like freedom turns into loneliness and loss. Just as everything was going south, time goes back, and she’s back in the moment. Now, knowing what could happen, she faces one important choice that could change her whole life.

Team: Studio Helpme
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

After her sister, Diana, passed away from a fatal overdose of drugs, Ariel tries to reflect on her attempts at helping Diana in the past but the overwhelming trauma and grief keeps coming back to haunt her. Was she truly helping Diana or was she only making her condition worse?

Team: Justfilmla Prod
School: ITE College Central

After losing his mother, Steve lives with his father, who enforces strict rules. Their disagreements are frequent, and he experiences confusion. At school, he makes friends with people who have been together for many years. The drug activities of these friends attract his attention. Steve shows reluctance toward taking the ecstasy despite the peer pressure. His need to belong and seek solace from his suffering leads him to agree finally. Steve faces a decision between fighting against his challenges or proceeding towards the familiar direction of his peers during his internal struggles and the external pressure from his classmates.

Team: Backpain Productions
School: Jurong Pioneer Jurong College

Jessica gets swept up in a lifestyle of partying, experimenting with alcohol, pills, and eventually a K-Pod. As her drug use escalates, her grip on reality begins to slip. And it slips fast. Haunted by a hallucination of the TV character she looks up to, her world unravels and spirals. One night, everything goes too far, and the consequences are irreversible.

Team: FeelEm Productions
School: Republic Polytechnic

“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: No Sleep
School: Nanyang Polytechnic

Ashley, 18, is dragged to a wild party by her friend Sam, only to find drugs, livestreams, and social media influencers spiraling out of control. Having lost her parents recently, Ashley now finds herself lost and gives in to peer pressure. With the help of her sister, Sheryl, Ashley must find it within herself to not give in to temptation. She must ultimately choose between fitting in or staying true to herself.

Team: freshgrads

A man, influenced by his friends at a club, gives in to peer pressure and approaches a mysterious woman for drugs. Thinking it was just one time, the Man falls into a relentless cycle of addiction and self-destruction. By day, he wakes in sweat, trapped in a fevered nightmare that feels less like a dream and more like a warning. By night, he returns to her, desperate for more. As the cycle repeats and the drugs kick in, memory and nightmare blur, pulling him back to where it all began — the mocking voices of his peers still echoing in his mind, and the darkness closing in. They say drugs make you feel alive, do they really?