RTA is turning a bright spotlight on road safety – and they want the students of Dubai behind the camera! The Road Safety Film Festival is a competition aimed at university and postgraduate students, inviting them to create short films that raise awareness about the causes, dangers and severities of traffic accidents. Not only will this platform give young talent the opportunity to showcase their abilities but their powerful messages will also help keep the roads of Dubai much safer for everyone.
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Who Can Enter & How To Join
If you’re a university student aged between 18 and 35, you’re welcome to participate. You can take part solo or in a team of up to 3 people. Got more than one idea? No problem! You can submit multiple films, as long as each film fits a different category. Submissions open on 7 April 2025 and close on 14 July 2025. To upload your films and check all the details – including who can apply, how entries will be judged, and what the rules are – visit RTA’s official competition portal.
The Theme: Lights, Camera, Safety!
This year’s competition focuses on 3 specific traffic issues:
- Sudden lane departures: a major cause of dangerous road situations
- Driving distractions: think mobile phones, loud music, eating, doing makeup – really anything that takes your eyes off the road
- Unsafe riding of bicycles and e-scooters: a growing concern as more people use these soft mobility options
RTA has hand-picked these themes based on recent traffic data showing that these 3 factors are among the top contributors to road accidents in the city.
What’s In It for You?
Besides the chance to make a real impact, the top winners in each category will receive certificates of achievement, recognition, and cash prizes. So, it’s not only about making a difference – there’s also much reward in it for you, to celebrate your efforts.
Ready To Make A Difference On The Road?
The Director of Traffic at RTA shared how this initiative is all about giving young people a voice and a creative outlet to promote safer roads. “University students are an important part of the community. They have the creativity and the potential to bring positive change, especially when working alongside the public and private sectors.”
So, if you’re passionate about filmmaking and care about making a difference on the roads, this is your moment to bring it all together! Don’t forget to checkout RTA’s competition portal for all the eligibility details you need to know.
