Young Film Critic

Young Film Critic 2010

Open to all Students 4-19 yrs in the UK

The Young Film Critic of the Year competition is open to any student aged 4-19yrs that is resident in Great Britain or Northern Ireland. There are four age ranges, with matching categories for those with a sensory impairment. Teachers normally submit entries as part of a whole-class activity.

The winners are announced every October during a ceremony at BAFTA. The 2009 event was hosted by BBC Blue Peter presenter Joel Defries and featured appearances by a range of film personalities, including the actor Tom Felton.

The competition aims to empower young people of all ages to become their own critics of film. It also provides teachers with a powerful and engaging activity that is used in several different ways.

Young Film Critic of the Year is produced as part of National Schools Film Week by our charity, Film Education. The 2010 competition is currently open for entries in all categories.

This website provides resources for teachers about the competition, suggested classroom activities and notes.

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