DIY Film Challenge: The Winners

Join us for BFI Film Academy Plus Showcase: a celebration of some of the best films made by young, Northern filmmakers as part of our DIY Filmmaking Challenge: Action and Adventure, alongside some of our commissioned shorts through the Micro Short Film Fund.

We're excited to head to Hyde Park Picture House for this showcase, taking place from 11:30 on Sunday 23 March. For the past 3 months, filmmakers aged 16-25 have been making no-budget, micro-short films exploring stories of freedom and creative expression, in response to the theme of Action and Adventure. At this event, we’ll showcase the shortlisted entries and announce the winning filmmaker, who will receive £1,000 development funding to make their next short.

Our film line-up is:

● The Wilds – directed by Greig Johnson (BFI Network)

● Bonfire – written and directed by Jake Mark (Micro Short Film Fund)

● Canvas of Roots – written and directed by Muhammed Bittaye (Micro Short Film Fund)

● Paper Doll – written and directed by Taylor Clarke (Micro Short Film Fund)

Action and Adventure Entries:

● El Pero – directed by Elliot Hearld

● Hold On – directed by Molly Newberry

● The String – directed by Ava Lockey

● Wheel Escape – directed by Mae Agnew

● Double Booked – directed by Ruben Gray

● The Dispatch – directed by Mikey Pugh

This screening will be followed by a discussion with Leeds-based filmmaker Greig Johnson (The Wilds) alongside the recipients of our Micro Short Film Fund. The panel will discuss the process of DIY filmmaking, provide advice for filmmakers, and answer questions about the film industry.