About FilmG Youth

This award will be for the best overall film in the 12-17 Youth category. We are looking for a film of any genre which is imaginative, original, engaging and entertaining. Strong stories and scripts are the foundation of a good film, so we’ll be particularly interested in this as well as how the overall film comes together and connects with the audience.

Prize: £1,000 towards equipment or training

Entry Requirements:

• Entrants must be in high school
• Open to school groups and independent filmmakers
• Must be directed by the children, adults must only facilitate the filmmaking process

The CIAK Junior Film Festival runs annually in Italy, and the winner of this award will be selected from the youth category films made during the FilmG workshops process. The winning film which will go on the represent FilmG at the Festival should be well-directed, and creative.

Prize: A trip to an International Film Festival

Entry Requirements:

• Entrants must be in high school (and under 16)
• Entrants must have received FilmG workshop support

We have seen a real increase in the number of independent filmmakers wanting to take part in FilmG over the last few years. We are looking for a film, made by an individual or group of friends without adult support, which is engaging and entertaining. Films can be shot on a camera or a mobile device.

Prize: £500 towards equipment or training

Entry Requirements:

• Entrants must be in high school
• Must not have received workshop for the film 

We’re looking for a well-researched, and well-crafted and documentary film, with a good script and strong contributors, which connects with the viewers.

Prize: £500 towards equipment or training

Entry Requirements:

• Entrants must be in high school
• Open to school groups and independent filmmakers
• Must be directed by the children, adults must only facilitate the filmmaking process

Creating a film which is visually exciting and creative requires entrants to be committed and dedicated in the time leading up to the film being shot and can result in a better overall film. The winner of this award will be the film that demonstrates the most innovative use of resources in the production of the film. Attention will be given to specific areas like: lighting; locations; make-up; costume; set dressing and props.

Prize: £500 towards equipment or training

Entry Requirements:

• Open to all high school age entrants

FilmG are always looking to uncover new on-screen talent and to recognise exceptional performances. This award is for the individual that delivers their role most convincingly, within the context of the script and themes of the film.

Prize: £250 voucher

Entry Requirements:

• Open to all high school age entrants

Gaelic is integral to the competition and we want to see films with convincing delivery of lines from fluent contributors, and rich, idiomatic use of language, rewarded.

Prize: £500 towards equipment or training

Entry Requirements:

• Open to all high school age entrants

Gaelic learners make up a large portion of overall speakers and many begin their journey in high school. We’d like to reward those who are making a real effort, and have a clear understanding of their lines.

Prize: £500 towards equipment or training

Entry Requirements:

• Open to all high school age entrants
• If over half the children appearing on screen are fluent speakers, they must be entered for the fluent speakers’ award

The demand from primary school age children to enter FilmG continues to increase, and as a result we’ve created this award specifically for primary school classes and non-school related groups. As these entrants are generally younger greater input from adults will be anticipated. We are looking for the film of any genre which is imaginative, original, engaging and entertaining. Strong stories and scripts are the foundation of a good film, so we’ll be particularly interested in this as well as how the overall film comes together and connects with the audience.

Prize: £500 towards group or school funds

Entry Requirements:

• Open to primary school classes
• Open to youth groups for children of primary age
• Can have adult direction
• Entrants for this award will not be eligible for a FilmG workshop

The coveted People’s Choice Prize has seen filmmakers organising great social media campaigns. The film with most votes will win, so voting is key!

Prize: £100

Entry Requirements:

• Open to ALL youth and open entries