Calling all young filmmakers!

Make a short film (up to 5 mins) about an outdoor space near you — a place you love, hang out in, or dream about.

Tell us why it matters, show us the plants, animals, people, or vibes – fact or fiction, it’s your story to tell.

📸 Who Can Enter?

Young people aged 7 to 24 — no experience needed!

Categories:

• Junior (7–9)
• Pre-Teen (10–12)
• Early Teens (13–15)
• Later Teens (16–18)
• New Voices (19–24)

Note: Younger entrants should work with a grown-up.

🛠️ Use What You’ve Got

• Phone, tablet, or laptop – it’s about ideas, not fancy gear.
• Free editing apps: CapCut, InShot, iMovie, FlipaClip, DaVinci Resolve & more.

🎥 Your Film Can Be

• Documentary or drama
• Music video or animation
• Funny, serious, experimental — whatever suits your style!

🌍 Things to Think About

• A green space you love
• Somewhere new you’ve explored
• Time outside with friends or family
• Your vision for the future of that place
• What the planet or your community needs

🏆 Prizes!

• Your film on the big screen at a local cinema
• Mentoring with a professional filmmaker
• Days out + cinema tickets
• A place on a film course this Autumn

📅 Deadline: 29 August 2025

Got a green space and a story to tell? Grab your camera and get filming!

🎬 Any Questions?

Email Dawn on dawn@bfmaf.org