LYFF Giant Jury
Love movies? Think you know what makes a great film?Join the LYFF Giant Jury, where young film fans aged 8-12 get to become movie critics for the festival; watching, reviewing and voting on a selection of films at LYFF 2025 for free!
As a jury member, you’ll help decide the LYFF Youth Jury Award, watching at least three of the four available films at Leeds Young Film Festival 2025. No experience is needed, just a love for films and being happy to share your thoughts and opinions.
Signing up is free, with 20 places available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents don’t need to stay during the screenings as LYFF and Hyde Park Picture House staff will be supervising at all times, but if they’d like to watch along, they can attend with a paid ticket.
SIGN UP FOR THE LYFF GIANT JURY
Signups will close on at 5pm, Friday 11 April 2025
GIANT JURY FILMS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before signing up, please make sure you are able to attend at least 3 of the Giant Jury screenings.
Jury members should arrive 20 minutes before each screening and be picked up 20 minutes after the film ends. After watching and discussing the films, the jury will vote for a winner which will be announced on our website and social media, with feedback shared with the filmmakers.
All the films are recommended U, PG and 12A and are suitable for children aged 8+ (many are suitable for younger viewers but some may contain scenes of mild threat or themes that may be unsuitable for young children). If you are unsure as to whether your child should watch a specific film please contact leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk for advice.
If succesful, you will be sent a registration & consent form to fill in all the details of your child such as name, age, emergency contact information and any access requirements. You must fill in the information for your child to participate in the Giant Jury.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do participants have to attend all the films?
We ask that they attend at least three films to take part in the voting process.
Where do they write their reviews, and will they be used?
Participants will take notes during the screenings and share their thoughts afterward. We’ll capture their feedback, and if there’s enough material, we’ll publish highlights on our website.
Do parents need to attend the films with their children?
Parents do not need to attend, but if a child would feel more comfortable with an adult present, parents can join, they must purchase their own ticket.
Is there any activity outside the film screenings?
Yes, after each film, there will be discussion time for the Youth Jury to share their thoughts and help decide the winner.
Do they need to bring anything?
No, everything they need will be provided. However, they can bring a drink and a snack to enjoy during the film.
Our core film programme takes place at the beautiful Hyde Park Picture House, a longtime collaborator and friend of Leeds Young Film Festival. HPPH regularly spotlights family-friendly cinema with their Hyde and Seek programme, from magnificent animations to spellbinding classics.
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