Consumers Get Chance to Give Drug Companies a Taste of Their Own Medicine

Film launches contest that lets consumers create their own TV drug commercial.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- Film launches contest that lets consumers create their own tv drug commercial.

Mo Productions, the production company of the independent feature film "Side Effects," gives consumers a chance to bite back at big pharma and the deluge of drug ads bombarding television screens. Consumers can submit their own 30 second drug commercial with a chance to win $1000 cash and the opportunity for their commercial to be included on the "Side Effects" DVD.

"We think the contest will be a fun way for the American Public to fight back with some humor and ambiguity of their own," said Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau, director and writer of "Side Effects." "Were dying to see what they can come up with."

Parties must register online at www.sideeffectsthemovie.com and send in their 30 second commercials. Contest begins August 1, 2005. Those who pass the preliminary round will have their commercials posted on the Side Effects website for public voting.

"Side Effects" is an eye opening, insiders look at the pill-pushing tactics of the pharmaceutical industry. The film is closely based on the writer/directors (Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau) ten years of experience working directly for the pharmaceutical industry as a sales representative. Side Effects stars Katherine Heigl ("Greys Anatomy") and will be in select theaters this fall.

About the Contest

When:            

August 1, 2005 through October 1, 2005

Where:        

www.sideeffectsthemovie.com

Contacts:        

Holly Mosher

310-902-8303

Interview opportunities with director Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau are available.

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