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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Into film awards: Northern Irish pupils win big in London
"Superheroes" from a Belfast Special School have struck gold at the prestigious UK-wide Into Film awards in School, made by pupils from Park School in Belfast, won the Best Film in the aged 12-15 St. Colmcille's High School in Crossgar were named Filmmaking Champions at the Into Film awards were held at the Odeon in London's Leicester Square, just yards away from where Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise appeared at the premiere of F1 the movie on Monday. The awards promote film education in schools, and the award ceremonies attract hundreds of entries from across the UK every Grant, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Andy Serkis and Sharon Horgan were among the stars presenting at the ceremony, which was hosted by actress and former Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis. Park School's film, Superhero School, was filmed in the school on Belfast's Ravenhill Road and was written and filmed by staff and pupils, with help from Into Film experts Will McConnell and Michael school was transformed into a superhero school where every pupil had a unique power, and the film portrays the rivalry between two pupils called Speedy and Quicklight. 'Pretty unbelievable' The film featured 11 pupils in acting roles and teacher Jon McKinley as "Super Tea".Mr McKinley accompanied the pupils to the ceremony and told BBC News NI that it had been "a great experience for all the kids.""To think that we were just making a wee movie before Christmas and now they've just won an award, it's pretty unbelievable," he said the pupils had brainstormed the story and then received help from Mr McConnell and Mr MacBroom to film and produce it."All the practical parts were done by all the children and all the acting as well," he said. The Park School pupils were presented with their award by Sharon Horgan and also met Barbara Broccoli, the famous producer of the James Bond School's principal Bernie Davis, who also attended the awards, said she was "totally overjoyed for the children"."The children are just totally shocked, they're actually saying 'we can't believe this,'" she said."They've met so many stars today as well and they've actually been invited to Paramount studios."Meanwhile, St Colmcille's High School in Crossgar has had previous success at the Into Film 2024 their comedy film Cereal Killers won the Audience Choice Award at the school also uses film in a range of subjects and teaches its pupils film work was rewarded with it being one of only three schools in the UK named as Filmmaking Champions. In a statement released by Into Film, St Colmcille's teacher Victoria Polly said they were "absolutely delighted" with the award."Our young people have faced a range of challenges in recent years," she said."We have witnessed an increased number of pupils seeking support for anxiety and mental health concerns, which are exacerbated by the current economic and social climate.""Against the backdrop of dwindling budgets and a cost-of-living crisis, our young people have experienced a significant reduction in the provisions and opportunities for challenging creative skills," she added."It is inspirational to watch our young people letting their imaginations sing and we are privileged to work with them."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots teen filmmaker wins top award at star-studded ceremony
Edward Ryan, 14, from, has been praised for his powerful short film More Than One Way To Go Homeat the Into Film Awards. A talented young filmmaker from Scotland has captured hearts across the UK with his own story to win a top prize at an annual star-studded film awards ceremony at Leicester Square. Edward Ryan, 14, from Sanquhar, in Dumfries and Galloway, took home the coveted Audience Award—voted for by the public and sponsored by Universal Pictures International—for his powerful short film More Than One Way To Go Home at the Into Film Awards. Edward's deeply personal film follows a young autistic girl who must navigate her way home alone after her brother leaves her behind—an emotional and thought-provoking story inspired by Edward's own experiences. Autistic himself, Edward drew on a distressing real-life incident in which he was bullied by an adult while filming in his community, forcing him to find a new and unfamiliar way home. The film which was written, directed, acted, editied and produced by Edward alone, was also nominated for Best Story, sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios. Speaking after the awards on Tuesday, Edward said: 'I put a lot of hard work and effort into this film but none of it would have been possible without the help of my friends and all the support from my parents and family. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Especially from my mum for entering me into this amazing competition. I would also like to thank the whole of my community in Sanquhar for their unwavering encouragement. I feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to have this opportunity and to receive this award.' The film has been praised for its emotional depth, sensitive storytelling, and powerful message about understanding and supporting autistic individuals. The award was presented by actor Andy Serkis and broadcaster Edith Bowman during Monday's glittering ceremony celebrating the best in young UK filmmaking. Edward first discovered a passion for filmmaking during lockdown. What began as stop-motion animations using Lego soon developed into short live-action films featuring friends and family. With a growing interest in cameras and editing software, Edward quickly became a skilled filmmaker and storyteller. His YouTube channel, Mr Porridge —named after his love of the breakfast dish—is run by his parents and showcases a wide range of content, from short films and reels to reviews and documentaries. His earlier work includes Forward to the Past, which premiered at a local community centre, and a documentary for arts hub A' the Airts, created when he was just 12. That project earned him the title of Young Community Champion at the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards. Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film, praised Edward and his fellow nominees, saying: 'These Awards are both a celebration of their talent and a clear statement of intent: that the UK film industry values, nurtures and believes in the voices of the next generation.' The Into Film Awards, sponsored by the UK film industry and supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery Good Cause funding, celebrate young people's creativity in film, showcasing and highlighting the wealth of tomorrow's creative talent.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anais Gallagher makes rare public appearance with boyfriend Callum Scott Howells as they cosy up at the Into Film Awards
Anais Gallagher looked smitten with her boyfriend Callum Scott Howells as they attended the Into Film Awards at the Odeon in Leicester Square on Tuesday. The daughter of Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher, 25, looked more loved-up than ever as she cosied up with her man on a rare joint outing. For the occasion, Anais looked effortlessly stylish in a pink and white striped shirt layered over blue jeans. She teamed the look with burgundy loafers and accesorised with a pair of gold frame sunglasses which sat on top her head. Meanwhile It's A Sin star Callum, looked cool in double denim consisting of a structured jacket and matching jeans. The pair appeared in good spirits as they posed for sweet snaps together at the celebratory event. Also at the awards ceremony was James Norton, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Olivia Cooke, and Elizabeth McGovern. The Into Film Awards is an annual celebration of the filmmaking of pupils and educators from across the UK. Categories are designed to highlight the many young creatives in the country, with hundreds of films being submitted each year. Awards are presented by a range of film industry talent, with previous guests including Eddie Redmayne, Daniel Craig, Lily James, Amma Asante and Martin Freeman. Anais and Callum have reportedly been seeing each other romantically since the autumn of 2023. Callum previously confirmed he identifies as queer, telling Pink News: 'I've always been happy to say to people. So for me, it was just part of it. 'I wouldn't like to speak for anyone else on that matter. But for me it was kind of: "It is what it is".' Anais had been spending quality time with Callum in the wake of her split from her long-term boyfriend Julius Roberts. She was in a relationship with the farmer for three years after they got together two days before Christmas in 2019. But a source revealed they have 'ended their relationship' in late 2022 and she was moving back up to London, after splitting her time between the city and his family farm in Dorset. It comes after Anais hit back at those branding her a nepo baby in an impassioned interview. Speaking to H! Fashion magazine, the influencer thanked her Oasis icon father Noel for the 'financial stability' he gave her early in life, but insisted she had paved out her own success. She said: 'There are a lot more dangerous industries in which nepotism is around – look at Donald Trump's sons. 'I would be far more concerned with people making legislation than an actor wanting to help out their daughter who wants to be an actress. 'All my privilege and, in quotation marks, "luck" has come from my financial stability – not my dad's fame.' The model, who Noel had with his first wife Meg Mathews just a year before their divorce in 2001, suggested that children of singers were more likely to come under fire over nepotism than those with parents successful in other professions. 'I went to school with a lot of very wealthy people who probably had the exact same amount of privilege as me, but they wouldn't get called a nepo baby because their dad's a lawyer or a politician. 'My dad paid for my private education, he paid for my university degree. I was given money to live on so I didn't have to get a job when I was at university. 'If I needed a new camera, he would buy me a new camera to help with my studies – all of those things made my life so much easier than my friends who had to struggle whilst they were studying. 'But I never wanted to be a musician, so him writing Wonderwall never really helped me out. But him having money? Yes.' Anais boasts 269,000 followers on her Instagram account but accepted that she owes at least part of her rapid rise to her rock legend father. 'You have to look at social media as fun,' she said. 'I think I'm in a really unique position in that I never decided I wanted to be an influencer. 'I posted on my Instagram as a normal teenager would, and then, because of who my dad was, initially, I got a lot of followers. I try to navigate social media exactly the same way as my friends who would have a private account of 100 people following it. 'My biggest criticism of certain influencers is that their feed feels like a magazine.' Of her famous dad, who is getting ready to reunite with brother Liam this summer for the first time in more than 15 years, Anais said: 'With my family, what you see is what you get. They are really hard-working people. 'With my dad, I would always go to him for help or advice – it's very funny that a rock star from the 90s is like the most level-headed person I know. He's definitely the guiding force in my life.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wales is 'powerhouse of young creative talent' with record film nominations
Young filmmakers are making their mark on the industry with a record number of nominations at this year's Into Film Awards. Wales has received seven nominations across 11 categories for the 2025 awards, the highest of any Celtic nation, with nominees from Cardiff, Conwy, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, and Swansea. The nominees will attend the ceremony in London's Leicester Square on June 24. Jack Sargeant, Welsh minister for culture, said: "Wales is showing itself to be a powerhouse of young creative talent, as can clearly be seen by the record-breaking number of Welsh nominees this year." The Into Film Awards celebrate the creativity of young people in film and are supported by the UK film industry. This year's nominations highlight the growing strength of Wales' film sector, following the recent success of productions like Netflix's Havoc and Mr Burton. The nominated films reflect a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Animated Voices, made by young people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Cardiff, explores their lives in the UK, while Mariupol tells the story of the war in Ukraine through the eyes of a displaced individual. Non Stevens, head of Into Film Cymru, said: "We're thrilled to see diverse young Welsh voices achieving record-breaking recognition at this year's Into Film Awards. "From Penygroes to Cardiff, from animation to documentary, these young creators are telling authentic stories with exceptional creativity and technical skill. "The record number of nominations this year not only reflects growing confidence and talent but also shows how film education can inspire the next generation of Welsh storytellers."
South Wales Argus
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Record number of Welsh nominees at Into Film Awards 2025
Wales has received seven nominations across 11 categories for the 2025 awards, the highest of any Celtic nation, with nominees from Cardiff, Conwy, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, and Swansea. The nominees will attend the ceremony in London's Leicester Square on June 24. Jack Sargeant, Welsh minister for culture, said: "Wales is showing itself to be a powerhouse of young creative talent, as can clearly be seen by the record-breaking number of Welsh nominees this year." The Into Film Awards celebrate the creativity of young people in film and are supported by the UK film industry. This year's nominations highlight the growing strength of Wales' film sector, following the recent success of productions like Netflix's Havoc and Mr Burton. The nominated films reflect a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Animated Voices, made by young people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Cardiff, explores their lives in the UK, while Mariupol tells the story of the war in Ukraine through the eyes of a displaced individual. Non Stevens, head of Into Film Cymru, said: "We're thrilled to see diverse young Welsh voices achieving record-breaking recognition at this year's Into Film Awards. "From Penygroes to Cardiff, from animation to documentary, these young creators are telling authentic stories with exceptional creativity and technical skill. "The record number of nominations this year not only reflects growing confidence and talent but also shows how film education can inspire the next generation of Welsh storytellers."
