Due October 4th, 2010 - Mash up the classic drug education films provided here to create a persuasive short film.  The challenge is compete against other filmmakers in transforming this dated material into something that speaks to contemporary audiences – and convinces them to vote for or against legalizing marijuana.

You pay a $4.99 fee to enter the Marijuana Mash-Up and download the contest materials  we provide.  Then use your own editing system – along with your sense of humor, filmmaking ability, and storytelling skill – to create a persuasive short film that runs between one and two minutes.

You could lace your film with comedy or drama, thrills or chills, parody or satire – or something else entirely. But because everyone is using the same materials, you’ll be judged not by your budget, connections, or stars, but by your skill, creativity, and persuasiveness.

We’ll post every entry on the web and decide on a top ten – and then a panel of news and entertainment professionals will choose the Marijuana Mash-up’s best short film. 

What’s more, we’ll use our entertainment and journalism connections to market, promote, and sell the best contest entries to audiences and broadcasters worldwide, giving the filmmakers most of the profit. 

Click 'Visit Contest' below for complete details.

Prizes
The winner will be awarded $500 dollars in prize money. 

The licensing agreement establishes you as the owner of your creation and grants Tyro TV and its parent company, Mercury Productions LLC, the exclusive right to represent and sell the short film.  You will receive 75% of the revenue after costs have been subtracted. 

Eligibility
To enter the Contest you must be a legal resident of United States or the District of Columbia, 18 years of age or older and have a valid user account with Tyro TV.