The First Light Awards 2010
Please click here to watch the good luck message from Matt Lucas & David Walliams at this years ceremony 2010.
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.”
Best Comedy sponsored by Sony
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Winner! Happy Cloud Kids TV show, Happy Cloud, is losing viewers.
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Flukey Finn
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Show and Tell
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Best Animation
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Mary and the Miners
Mary Watkins is 10 years old and works in a coalmine.
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Binn Bunny Goes Green
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Wonderful World
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Best Screenplay sponsored by EON
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Winner!
Backfire
When someone asks for a favour how can you refuse?
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A Single Trace
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The Bacon Boy
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Best Original Music sponsored by PRS For Music
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The Pirate and the Mermaid
A pirate and a mermaid fall in love, but events take a turn for the worse when they return to dry land!
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The Bacon Boy
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The Greatest Football Match in the ...
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Best Drama sponsored by Time Warner
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Broken Circle
Everyone had a motive, but only one person had the nerve.
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Double Take
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Outbreak
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Best Film by Under 12s sponsored by Independent Talent
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Winner!
Secrets from the Saz
A boy discovers more about his grandpa.
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Binderella
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Don't Go Down Through the Woods
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Best Film by Over 13s sponsored by HBO
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Winner!
One Man's Walk
A window on the wonderful world of Kenneth Mitchell, his brother, friends and favourite things.
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Chucks
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Prehistoric Pet Shop
