What is the Young Film category?
The Young Film Award is a special category designed specifically for the youngest storytellers. It is exclusively open to filmmakers aged 16 and under, providing a dedicated platform for children and teenagers to express their environmental concerns through film. The category carries a prize of £250.
This category was created to ensure that younger voices are not overshadowed by older participants, allowing them to showcase their unique perspectives on the climate crisis, nature, and sustainability alongside international submissions.
Key Rules and Eligibility
If you are considering submitting to this category, here are the essential requirements:
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Requirement |
Details |
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Age |
Exclusively open to filmmakers aged 16 and under (unique among categories, as most require entrants to be 17-25) |
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Duration |
Films must be between 1 and 10 minutes long |
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Language |
Must be in English or include accurate English subtitles (British Sign Language interpretation encouraged) |
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Content |
Any genre accepted; films with strong adult elements (profanity, sex, gore, drugs, violence) will be rejected |
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Originality |
You must be the copyright holder of your original work |
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Entry Fee |
Submissions are free |
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Submission Platform |
Online only via FilmFreeway |
In essence, the Young Film Award is an opportunity for the youngest filmmakers to have their environmental stories recognised on an international stage, celebrating fresh perspectives and nurturing the next generation of environmental storytellers.
