Streets, Art, SAFE high school film and poster competitions

Learn, Create, Advocate:

Through Two Unique Competitions

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Traffic violence is the leading cause of death for United States teens (13-19).

Streets, Art, SAFE is a fun and creative program that educates high school students about traffic safety through the arts - film, posters, and visual storytelling.

Along the way, students build real skills in media and the visual arts.

The program was created by the nonprofit Streets Are For Everyone, an organization working to make streets safer for everyone—whether you walk, bike, roll, or drive.

What is Streets, Art, SAFE?

Creativity and Change Through Public Service Announcements

Public Service Announcements (PSAs) use the power of communication to raise awareness on important issues needing a change in our society. They are a fun, creative, educational, and informative way to bring about that change. 

Film Competition

In its 10th year, the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition tasks high school students to research a traffic safety issue or transportation topic of their choice, and produce a filmed Public Service Announcement about what they learned.

Poster Competition

The Streets, Art, SAFE Poster Competition tasks high school students to research a traffic safety issue or transportation topic of their choice, and produce a poster and billboard Public Service Announcement about what they learned.

Program

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This program aims to educate students about road safety through creative, fun, artistic, and impactful visual storytelling, while also developing film and visual arts expertise.

Best Film PSA Gold Award Winners

“A Drive to Nowhere” - Best Film PSA Gold 2024/25!

“Dose of Reality” - Best PSA Gold Award, 2023/24

“Speed Kills” - Gold Award, Best PSA and Street Racing Kills Special Award 1st Place 2022/23.

“Missing My Butterfly” - Gold Award, Best PSA 2021/22

“Too Close For Comfort” - Gold Award, Best PSA 2020/21

“On the Curb” - Gold Award, Best PSA 2019/20

“Yearbook” - Gold Award, Best PSA 2018/19

Best Poster PSA Gold Award Winners

Best PSA Gold 2024/25 Season

Best Poster PSA Gold Award!

Best Pedestrian Safety Poster PSA

Best Pedestrian Poster PSA Gold Award!

Best Encouragement Poster PSA

Best Encouragement Poster PSA Gold Award!

Purpose

The purpose of this program is two-fold:

  • Create awareness of the importance of traffic safety for our young adults, giving them the outlet for artistic expression.

  • Foster artistic creativity, allowing students to develop expertise in visual storytelling.

Have Questions?

If you still have questions, we’re happy to help. Reach out to us at S_A_S@StreetsAreForEveryone.org or call us at (844) 884-7233, extension. 804.

Streets, Art, SAFE

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Help Educate Our Youth

  • Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition

    SPONSOR

    Help support aspiring filmmakers and arts education while also ensuring students learn valuable lessons about road safety.

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  • Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition

    VOLUNTEER

    Are you a filmmaker or street safety expert? Help volunteer as a student mentor, competition judge or at the awards ceremony.

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Streets, Art, SAFE Sponsors and Supporters

Thank you very much to Sponsors & Supporters of the 2025/2026 Streets, Art, SAFE Film competition!

Presenting Sponsor

AAA of Southern California

AAA has been working to foster a safe environment for road users since 1900. We've thrived for over a century because we’ve never lost sight of our mission to help our members and the community meet their ever-changing needs.

Website: https://www.ace.aaa.com/

Sponsors

  • Waymo Sponsors the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition

    Waymo

    Waymo’s mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to get where they’re going. The Waymo Driver can improve the world's access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. We are the driving force for the future of autonomous vehicles.

    https://waymo.com

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  • Tranzito Vector supports the Streets, Art, SAFE Competitions

    Tranzito-Vector

    Tranzito-Vector is reimagining LA’s bus stops into smart, welcoming spaces. With cool features like solar-powered shelters, real-time transit info, and even phone charging stations, they’re making waiting for the bus safer, more comfortable, and more fun for everyone.

    https://tranzito-vector.com/

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  • Davidson Bike Law Sponsors the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition

    Davidson Bike Law

    Davidson Bike Law is a law firm for bicyclists and pedestrians run by avid cyclists and lawyers.

    We advocate for safer riding and walking environments, and believe that riding a bike and walking are basic human rights and fundamental ways of living. We ride to work, depositions, hearings, mediations, on our bikes.

    https://davidsonbikelaw.com

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  • Street Racing Kills supports the Streets, Art, SAFE Competitions

    Street Racing Kills

    Lili Trujillo Puckett founded Street Racing Kills (SRK) in 2014 after her 16-year-old daughter Valentina was killed by a young man who was street racing and crashed while giving her a ride home. She knew then that her daughter’s death would not be in vain and would do everything she could to prevent another parent from losing a child. Her life changed forever that day. With Valentina by her side in spirit, her mission was born; to save lives by mentoring and creating awareness among the youth.

    https://streetracingkills.org

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  • Metrolink supports the Streets, Art, SAFE Competitions

    Metrolink

    Metrolink connects cities across Southern California with fast, reliable train service. Whether you’re heading to school, work, or an adventure, Metrolink helps you get there safely and sustainably.

    https://metrolinktrains.com/about/agency/

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Supporters

  • EditMentor Supports the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition

    EditMentor

    EditMentor is pioneering video literacy education through a cutting-edge web-based platform. We simultaneously teach the art of video storytelling and the technical skills of video creation within a self-paced, interactive curriculum.

    https://editmentor.com
    Phone: (818)-850-2514
    Email: sales@EditMentor.com, support@EditMentor.com

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  • GSTV

    GSTV is America’s Most Engaging On-The-Go Video Network. Engaging viewers at an essential waypoint on the consumer journey, GSTV drives attention, action, and measurable results for brands and retailers.

    GSTV is also committed to supporting rising artists and has partnered with Streets Are For Everyone to showcase the winning PSAs from the Streets, Art, SAFE Film Competition.

    https://www.gstv.com/

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  • Metro

    Metro

    Metro keeps LA moving! From buses to trains, Metro connects people across the county while working to make transportation safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.

    https://www.metro.net/

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  • GS-JJ

    GS-JJ

    GS-JJ is a promotional products manufacturer with over 20 years of experience, providing custom merchandise at competitive prices.

    They serve distributors, franchises, and clients across the U.S. and internationally.

    https://www.gs-jj.com/
    Phone: 1-866-573-4920
    Email: Info@GS-JJ.com

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