Davina McCall
"Year after year I am astounded by the young people's filmmaking talent and their astute ability to translate their own stories and experiences to the screen resulting in brilliant films that are thoroughly enjoyable to watch."
Pip Eldridge First Light Movies chief executive
"The quality of work produced by young filmmakers is outstanding."
Alex Zane, TV & radio presenter.
"This provides a great opportunity for young people to hone their critical skills, broaden their knowledge of world cinema and play an active part in an exciting festival."
Mark Kermode, film critic & First Light Movies Young Jurors and Consultants Patron.
"Kids are involved in all different aspects of filmmaking; the main thing is just having a go!"
Sean Bean, actor.
"It’s critical that everyone has access to the means of making art and film is the art of our time. First Light Movies is absolutely brilliant – I couldn’t be more admiring!"
Simon Callow, actor.
"I’ve had two offers from colleges to study media and moving image, and I’m probably going to go on to Exeter to study it."
A First Light Movies filmmaker
"These films are full of energy, creativity and talent in so many different areas and I'm sure the First Light Movies Awards winners will be Oscar winners at some point in the future - all down to the hard work of this organisation."
Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP.
"If you’re interested; you’re passionate; you can make a film that will be seen by professionals and the industry – it's do-able!"
Sanjeev Bhaska, actor.
"Young people are writing, producing, directing; trying to do something positive."
Noel Clarke, actor and writer.
19th June 2007
