FIRST LIGHT’S AWARDS CEREMONY.

Young film-makers from across the country, many from disadvantaged and minority ethnic backgrounds, gathered today at the glittering awards ceremony at Odeon Leicester Square for the FIRST LIGHT AWARDS 2010.

The country’s next generation of film makers, all between the ages of five and nineteen triumphed across the nine categories.

Hosted by Dick and Dom, the ceremony was attended by a mix of celebrities and film industry luminaries and those who presented the awards included; Ian McKellen, Bill Nighy, Nicholas Hoult, Bonnie Wright, James Corden, Jason Isaacs and Gemma Arterton.

The winning films can be watched below, please scroll down.

Dick and Dom said: “We’ve really enjoyed presenting the First Light Awards – it was a lot of fun; all of the nominated films are fantastic and the awards were a great celebration for everyone involved.”

Barbara Broccoli, First Light Chair remarked: “First Light does a hugely important job in nurturing young people’s creativity. The quality of this year’s nominations is impressive and highlights the enormous amount of young talent within this country. Through First Light young people are given an opportunity to have their voices heard by telling their stories through film. This process enables them to learn important skills and build confidence and self esteem”

John Woodward, Chief Executive Officer of the UK Film Council commented: “Congratulations and good luck to all the young people whose excellent films have been nominated for this year’s awards. First Light is a hugely valuable organisation that the UK Film Council is proud to support. It does great work right across the UK, teaching young people from all kinds of backgrounds to work together creatively, make films and learn valuable digital skills.”