The UK Kids for Kids Film Festival is now seeking submissions of short films made by children and young people of up to 10 minutes in any of the following 3 categories:

* Live Action  * Animation * One Minute Films

Selected films for the competition section will be screened at our festival events either at the BFI Southbank (6-12 years) on Saturday 27th October 2012 or the Gala Cinema, Durham (13-19 years) date to be confirmed in Autumn 2012.  Full details of festival events to follow.

The festival team will appoint a professional jury and a children’s jury. The jury will award the following prizes:
Best Film in each age group and in each category, and one Grand Prize for Outstanding Achievement for a film made by children and young people from each age group. Awards and Prizes will be announced at the conclusion of the festival.

Deadline for entries is July 31st, 2012

Please download a film submission form and competition guidelines below.  Please email us at info@kidsforkidsuk.org if you have any queries or questions.

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NB: we are only accepting films from UK based filmmakers for our competition section.  If you have films made by young people from outside the UK please email us for a different submission form as we are also looking for films for our international film festival screenings.

Such wonderful feedback from a parent needs sharing!!

“Kids for Kids UK has given Jade a unique opportunity to experience filmmaking first hand and discover new skills.  The organization has created a lasting impression on the lives of children from all walks of life and academic ability.  The staff are amazing and brilliant at treating each child as an individual and bringing the best out of each and every one of them.

My daughter Jade has an incredible thirst for knowledge and always tries her best in everything she does. Having the opportunity to get involved in filmmaking is so inspiring to her and the other children.  Out of all the activities Jade has done Kids for Kids projects remains an all time favourite.  It has given her confidence and developed skills she did not know she had.  She has a new understanding of the filmmaking process and is able to take an active role in operating the equipment.  Being involved in animation has also improved Jade’s literacy work at school by her being able to approach the planning process in a more imaginative way.

As a parent I will be eternally grateful to Kids for Kids UK for the amazing opportunities they have given my daughter.  Who knows where this may lead in the future?  Where else can children learn these kind of skills, have the use of professional equipment and work with artists who capture their imagination?  This can only enhance their secondary education.

Childhood is about memories, our job as parents is to create them.  Kids for Kids UK create lasting memories that we as parents are all very proud of.  The proof of this is in the finished films to treasure and see for ever.”

Irene MacGregor, parent

Details are as follows:

Thursdays 6pm to 8pm at St Patricks Church Hall in Consett

Cost is £3 per session and minimum age is 10

Please get in touch if you like a place as we can only allow maximum 15 young people

KFK UK PROFESSIONAL JURY WINNERS

6 – 12 YEARS

LIVE ACTION

3005 by Creative Arts East and Robert Kett Junior School

The jury thought this is a very polished and well-made film and a stark and interested take on the Sci-Fi genre. The young lead actors are great in their roles and there is a fantastic depiction of a haunting atmosphere with startling imagery such as the fog and the child wearing a gasmask.

ANIMATION

THE VERY GRUMPY GIRL by Asher Williams

The jury were all agreed that ‘The Very Grumpy Girl’ should win the Best Animation.  It is a really funny film, well-executed using simple animation techniques that are perfect for the story.  This film will hopefully stop people from being grumpy!

1 MINUTE FILM

SERIOUSLY BAD LUCK by Jacob Crow

The comic timing and creative use of Lego made ‘Seriously Bad Luck’ an obvious winner and had us all in stitches.  It was well edited and clearly demonstrated not only how animation gives us the means to do things we can’t in real life, like re-attach our legs, but how funny it can be

GRAND PRIZE

I WISH I WENT TO ECUADOR by David Bunting and Bricknell Primary School

There were several contributing factors that made this film stand out from the rest in its category. The level of detail in the set design and the clever use of materials created a fantastic landscape with lots of depth. This combined with the imaginative use of the camera to really get down into the world made the viewing of the film feel like a really immersive experience. Most importantly the overall environmental message was handled very intelligently without it feeling like you were being lectured to, more like you were part of a discussion.

13 -19 YEARS

LIVE ACTION

WITNESS by Alfie Barker

The jury agreed that this was a clever yet simple idea really well executed, with a very cute dog to top it off. Clever and evocative use of sound with the radio commentary and well edited to put together the performance from the dog. Great solo effort and memorable story told in just a few minutes of screen time.

ANIMATION

WALLMATION – POV by Suited and Booted Studios

Wall-Mation POV is a hugely imaginative film containing scene after scene of fantastic animation. The varied style and content transition beautifully from one location to another.  It’s clear that an amazing amount of work and dedication went into making this. The relentless visual feast and epic undertaking of animating this film made it a clear winner.

1 MINUTE FILM

DREAM UP A REALITY by Will Freeman

This film, with its great use of visuals and narration, captured the attention of all the Jury; the sound track was blended perfectly.  The use of close-ups as the film began were used to great effect, giving the viewer an instant empathy with the subject.  The montage of visuals with clever use of environments were edited together with precision.   Congratulations.

GRAND PRIZE

WALLMATION – POV by Suited and Booted Studios

The jury agreed to award the Grand to Wall-Mation POV for several reasons. This is a fantastic piece of animation, skillfully planned and filmed, with some brilliantly witty sequences which flow from shot to shot.  We were really impressed with the large number of young people who had been involved in creating the work, and at the level of artistic skill and commitment to what is a time-consuming process.  Well done to all involved.

Winning films will be posted on You Tube in the next week.

KFK UK YOUTH JURY WINNERS

6 – 12 YEARS

LIVE ACTION

THE DOOR by The Hills Lower School

…for skilfully creating an atmosphere of ‘creepy suspense’ and pulling off an effective cliffhanger ending.

ANIMATION

HEDGEROW TALES by Buchlyvie Primary School

…for a creative use of materials to weave a charming and original series of stories.

1 MINUTE FILM

SEVEN OF DIAMONDS by The Hills Lower School

…for a brilliant use of special effects and a wicked comic twist.

GRAND PRIZE

I WISH I WENT TO ECUADOR by David Bunting and Bricknell Primary School

…for sharing a very personal message through excellent animation and a wonderful use of narration.

13 -19 YEARS

LIVE ACTION

BATTERED by Northern Stars

…for creating a deliciously dark morality tale that was stylish and very well shot.

ANIMATION

WALLMATION – POV by Suited and Booted Studios

…for creating a unique piece of work that flowed brilliantly, and skilfully expressed the personality and individuality of the group.

1 MINUTE FILM

DREAM UP A REALITY by Will Freeman

… for a stylish and artistic piece that effectively told the personal story of a very talented individual.

GRAND PRIZE

VOX BOXES by Charlie Hogg from Cottingham High School

… for delivering a cool colourful piece that was sophisticated in its edit and relationship to soundtrack.

Winning films will be posted on You Tube in the next week.

“LIGHT GRAFFITI”

ANIMATION PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

AGED 8 AND OVER

MONDAY 24^TH & TUESDAY 25^TH OCTOBER

10AM UNTIL 3PM WITH A SUPERVISED BREAK FOR LUNCH

Learn how to paint with light using torches and your imagination.  With the help of artists you will be shown how to use cameras and computers to create a magical film of light trails for Halloween.

The finished film will be projected in Blackhill Park as part of the Kids for Kids UK Film and Media Festival 2011 on Friday 28^th October at 6.30pm

Venue – The Store, Co-operative Villas, Dipton, DH9 9AH

Cost is £5 per day

NB: we have a number of free places for those who are unable to afford the above fee please enquire via phone or email.

PLEASE NOTE PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE

For more information and to book a place, please email: info@kidsforkidsuk.org or call the office on 01388 765002

“THE GHOSTS OF BLACKHILL PARK”

FILMMAKING PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

AGED 10 AND OVER

MONDAY 24^TH, TUESDAY 25^TH AND WEDNESDAY 27^TH OCTOBER

10AM UNTIL 4PM WITH A SUPERVISED BREAK FOR LUNCH

Learn about storytelling, camera, sound, directing, editing & how to produce a short film with the help of a professional filmmaker and animator.

The finished film will be projected in Blackhill Park as part of the Kids UK Film and Media Festival 2011 on Friday 28^th October at 6.30pm

Venue – St Patrick’s Hall, Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5AX

Cost is £15 for 3 days

NB: we have a number of free places for those who are unable to afford the above fee please enquire via phone or email.

PLEASE NOTE PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE

For more information and to book a place, please email: info@kidsforkidsuk.org or call the office on 01388 765002

Ever wanted to prove to the world how you are the next Quentin Tarantino or Steven Spielberg?

Well now is your chance to write, film and edit a film in 10 hours

DATE: Thursday 27th October

TIME: 9am until 8pm

LOCATION: Lamplight Arts Centre, Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NA

AGE: 13+

Cinemasports rules dictate three ingredients must be used to build your film around, these ingredients will not be revealed until the day of filming. The theme of this year’s competition is the environment, whether it be a film about extreme weather, or re-cycling all ideas are welcome.

Some computer and film equipment can be provided but if you have your own please bring it along

To sign up please call Robert Galbraith 0n 07780292825 or email info@kidsforkidsuk.org

Feel free to come on your own and we can match you with a team

August 30th: Young filmmakers notified of selection

October 1st: Festival programme announced

October 6th: Professional Jury Meeting

October 15th: Youth Jury Meeting

October 23rd: KFK UK 2011 Film Festival Opening Event at the Empire Cinema in Consett

October 24th to October 28th: Festival workshops and screenings in and around Consett and Stanley

October 29th: KFK UK Film Festival National Competition Screening at the Empire Cinema in Consett