In an innovative effort to combat cyber crime, the Tamil Nadu Police’s Cyber Crime Wing has announced a short film competition aimed at raising public awareness about various cyber scams. The initiative invites individuals of all experience levels, who are passionate about visual storytelling, to participate.
Participants are encouraged to create short films that highlight awareness on several prevalent cyber crimes, including the FedEx courier scam, trading investment scam, electricity bill scam, and digital arrest scam, among others. The competition not only aims to educate the public but also to engage creative minds in the fight against cyber crime.
The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of Rs. 30,000, while the first and second runners-up will be awarded Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000, respectively.
To participate, interested individuals can register online through a Google form link available from June 12, 2024, to June 25, 2024. Participants must submit their original films by uploading them to Google Drive and sharing the link in the Google form by June 27, 2024. The winners of the competition will be announced on July 5, 2024.
For updates and exclusive content related to the competition, participants and interested individuals can follow the Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Wing on social media at [@tncybercrimeoff].
This initiative is part of the Tamil Nadu Police’s broader strategy to leverage creative and community-driven approaches to tackle cyber crime, encouraging proactive public participation in maintaining cyber safety.
