BY ALEXANDRA REES
High school students across the Hunter are being urged to enter the 2022 Parli-Flicks short film competition.
Students must creatively express their views in a one-minute video, answering the question of "what democracy means to them".
Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison says the competition is a fun way for students to learn about politics.
"It's a great program engaging people with politics," she said.
"I think it also has that broader help where it actually makes people think how do you explain a complex topic to people.
"That's a benefit of it as well."
Finalists will be invited to an awards night at Parliament House, with the overall winner to receive two hundred and fifty dollars.
Last year's competition saw students at Hunter Callaghan College Waratah win Best Regional Film, and at St Joseph's College Lochinvar win Best Senior Secondary.
It's the competition's second year after launching in 2021.
Ms Aitchison says she'd love to see more local students get involved.
"If you've had idea that you might be interested in this, definitely look into it," she said.
"I think for students it's a great learning opportunity for teachers and parents to be on board from the get go, but for young people it's always good if they can have a crack."
Students have until the first of July to get their entries in, with winners to be announced by August.
If you're interested in finding out, visit the Parli-Flicks website here.
