Final Winners Kids For Kids - Awards & Justification
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Our first Kids for Kids UK Film Festival took place on the 17th and 18th October 2009 at the Durham Gala Cinema. The festival was a great success and the quality of the films in all categories competing for this year’s awards were extremely high.
The winners for 2009 are…
Professional Jury
6-12 years
Live Action
DON’T
GO DOWN THROUGH THE WOODS
by Royd Nursery Infant School working with C Media Productions
This magical story tells the tale of the danger that two young children
face on their way to Grandma’s house to deliver her buns!
The two main leads are absolutely fantastic and the brilliantly evocative
music and mix of animation and live action make this an engaging, thoroughly
enjoyable film. The woods are a place where all manner of beings may
lurk and the animated characters the children encounter are brilliantly
drawn and imaginatively realised. Both young actors display the right
blend of horror and dismay at the obstacles to their path to Grandma’s!
Animation
WHAT’S IN STORE
by young people working with the Showroom Cinema and C Media Productions
It’s rare to see a film with so much vibrancy and skill from such young filmmakers. It’s inspiring and shows that talent can cross all boundaries. What’s in store is a brave little film which keeps the audience glued to the box. Well done to the makers of “What’s in Store.
1 Minute
HOORAY FOR FISH
by St Nicholas School East Challow
Hooray for Fish was the perfect example of a 1 minute film; well
structured, engaging and inventive. As well as being funny and creative
the film was also brilliantly performed and animated by the team.
Grand Prize for Outstanding Film
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG CARER
by Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers
This is an incredibly moving, honest and thought provoking film. Although not sophisticated in its production it is a wonderful example of how to tell a story in 1 minute and demonstrates how accessible filmmaking is for children and young people.
13-16 years
Live Action
WE’RE OK, AREN’T WE?
by young people working with PVA Media Lab
The starting point for We’re Okay, Aren’t We? is familiar enough: a family teeter of the verge of breakdown. But where it could so easily have fallen into cliché and soap opera melodrama, the filmmakers use a formally inventive mix of live action, stop-motion animation, flashback and fantasy sequences to elevate their material into a uniquely cinematic experience. Driven by a strong central performance and characterised by fragmented visuals and a highly effective use of sound, this excellent short film reveals itself to have both depth and maturity.
Animation
ANIMATE IT!
by Haltwhistle Film Project
Animate It was a hilarious mix of short sketches showing a real range of skills from the animators. The young people involved showed great imagination and flair!
1 Minute
HANGING BOY
by PVA Media Lab Filmclub
Hanging Boy is an inventive and very creative short film. A good idea and great storytelling devices throughout make it an intriguing watch.
Grand Prize for Outstanding Film
THE STUTE
by Cineteg
With a sophisticated blend of live action, photographs and animation, and a lively piano score, the makers of The ‘Stute have known how to bring a piece of social history wonderfully to life. This is a hugely accomplished film, by turns funny and touching – a fitting tribute to a much-loved institution.
Youth Jury
6-12 years
Live Action
DON’T GO DOWN THROUGH THE WOODS
by Royd Nursery Infant School working with C Media Productions
The youth jury thought this film had a very strong and enjoyable story. They loved the special effects and were really impressed that the plasticine monsters were designed and made by the young people.
Animation
THE ADVENTURES OF SIR LINGEYLOT
by Lingey House Primary School
The jury chose Sir Lingeylot because they all appreciated the slapstick style of humour in the animation and in particular the title song. They could tell that the young people complete control over their project and had a lot of fun creating the film.
1 Minute
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG CARER
by Gateshead Crossroads Caring for Carers
The youth jury found this film very hard-hitting and moving. A member commented that ‘the subject matter was very profound for the age group’. They also admired the complete honesty of the piece.
Grand Prize for Outstanding Film
WHAT’S IN STORE
by the Showroom Cinema and C Media Productions
The youth jury were incredibly enthusiastic about this film, calling
it ‘awesomely epic’! They especially loved the part when
the
needle-nose pliers ate the flump!
13-16 years
Live Action
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
by young people working with Strangeboat Films
The youth jury liked the funny and obscure take on traditional stories. They loved the media smart contemporary references and said it had the feeling of a ‘homemade scary movie’.
Animation
BURIED ABOVE GROUND
by young people working with Eek Films
The youth jury thought this piece was centred around an excellent story. They were also very impressed with the hand drawn artwork in the animation.
1 Minute
HANGING BOY
by PVA Media Lab Filmclub
One jury member said ‘It made my mind melt’. They enjoyed the unexpected premise, the clever twist and the excellent cinematography of this piece.
Grand Prize for Outstanding Film
ANIMATE IT!
by young people working with Haltwhistle Film Project
The jury thought that the animation in this film was excellent. They all loved the use of colour and the eccentric storyline.