Filmmakers of the future celebrated at Eduqas’ Moving Image Awards
Budding young filmmakers were celebrated at our 11th annual Moving Image Awards ceremony held at the British Film Institute on 10 February.
The Moving Image Awards, which launched in 2014 in collaboration with the British Film Institute, recognises and celebrates the best moving image productions from students undertaking WJEC qualifications in Film and Media across the UK.
The 2025 categories included Short Film, Music Video, Screenplay, Film/TV Extract, Animation, One to Watch and the Student Jury Prize.
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Thomas Langridge from Twyford Church of England High School in London, took home the coveted Student Jury Prize title at this year’s awards, as well as winning in the Animation category for their film titled ‘The Landlord's Inspection’, following a landlord inspecting his various tenants, paying homage to Keaton and Hitchcock as two seemingly disconnected stories link together.
Judges’ comments: “The Landlord’s Inspection offers a multi-layered comical story. With interesting construction of characters and humorous scenarios, the audience are taken on a tumultuous journey through this lively apartment block through the eyes of its staunch, stickler landlord. The film employs a myriad of creative storytelling techniques and is superbly executed. The jury felt that the visual design was imaginative, with a striking unique style and secure understanding of how to create comedic results. Just fantastic. A true feat. Following his win, Thomas said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed today. It’s been really lovely and such a welcoming, creative atmosphere. It’s so great to be in a room where everyone is on the same page, the same sort of drive. The fact that we are all here demonstrates a level of ambition that I think is very commendable. “I am so pleased to have won these awards and have loved networking with the other entrants. It’s all very fun, very creative and industry forward. Those are the two words; ‘Industry Forward’.” |
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Short Film Kateryna Iwasko from Ashbourne College in London won the short film category for their film titled ‘Ikebana’, following a young girl as she processes the death of her mother by expressing her grief through the art of flower arrangement, ikebana. Judges’ comments: “This sustained a highly emotional and thoughtful tone throughout, the approach to the sensitive topic was mature and very moving. It has some beautiful cinematography, as well as considered narrative construction, excellent in every way.” |
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Music Video Mark Bratkin from DLD College London, won the music video category for their piece titled ‘Misbehaving’ using unusual styles of montage and camera angles. Judges’ comments: “A very impressive production that constructs a real sense of the artist. There is an excellent awareness of how visual codes including setting and clothing contribute to the construction of a star persona. A very professional looking product, well filmed and edited.” |
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Screenplay Lucy Robinson from The Sixth Form College in Farnborough won the Screenplay award for their piece titled ‘Disappointed’. The piece follows two polar opposite families responding to a deadly disease in different ways, battling with stereotypes and ideals of good and bad to remain safe and unaffected. Judges’ comments: “A mature and convincing construction of a pandemic-struck future. Strong binary opposition is created between two families and their experiences in this world - confident and mature structure, with skilfully written characters.” |
The winning videos are available to view on the Moving Image Awards YouTube channel.
The event has garnered acknowledgment from educators and professors of film and media studies at various institutions throughout the UK, along with prominent figures within the film industry. Among this year's guest speakers were Anna Smith, one of the UK’s leading film critics and broadcasters, Kate Leys, script and story editor, Amrou Al-Kadhi, writer, filmmaker, and performer and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Chief Film Critic at Metro.
Amrou Al-Kadhi said: “Today’s award ceremony has been absolutely amazing - so inspiring! Hopefully, the students have taken away a lot of tangible tips about how to progress through their careers. We have discussed everything from the benefits of networking to believing in yourself, and I hope today has demystified the ways of getting into the industry.”
Dr. Jenny Stewart, WJEC Film Studies Subject Officer, said: “It’s been a joy to see such innovative moving image productions and screenplays and celebrate with budding media producers and filmmakers at this year's Moving Image Awards. We wish all applicants and those shortlisted the very best for the future. Congratulations to all those who entered.
“Thank you to our judges who had the rewarding job of shortlisting and had to make difficult discussions regarding winners, as the calibre of work was so high. Thank you to teachers, parents and guardians for nurturing and supporting young filmmaking and media talent.”
Ian Morgan, WJEC Chief Executive, added: “In no difference to previous years, we have been blown away by the standard and talent shown by the entries in his year’s Moving Image Awards. The stellar talent displayed only reflects the growth in the WJEC Film and Media qualifications and would not be made possible without the hard work of young filmmakers and their teachers.
“I always look forward to this event as it is such a tremendous display of how talented the younger generation are. We wish all entrants a huge congratulations, and all the best for a bright future in film and media production.”