4th December sees the launch of the National Youth Film Awards

Partnering with ODEON Cinemas, The National Youth Film Academy has launched the National Youth Film Awards.

Hosted on the 4th of December at the iconic ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, the Home of Premieres, the awards will be a celebration of young talent in film across the UK.

11 Awards will be given out on the day, including Best Actor, Best Director, Best Cinematographer, and Best Film. The award winners have been selected by an esteemed panel of industry experts including names such as:

• Casting legends, Ros & John Hubbard
• BAFTA nominated director Ben Palmer (Inbetweeners, Bo’Selecta)
• United Agents Sean Gascoine
• Writer/Actor Alison Newman (Creator of Harlots)
• Cinematographer Phil Meheux (Casino Royale, Golden Eye)
• Actor Simon Bird (Inbetweeners, Friday Night Dinner)
• Editor Sean Barton (Return of the Jedi, Mutant Chronicles, Chaos)

Click the link below to access the full breakdown of judges for the National Youth Film Awards and find out more about each panellist.

The 50 nominees, aged 16-29, have been selected from student films that have been produced over the last two years.

There will also be two special awards being given out on the night; Outstanding Contribution to the National Youth Film Academy and Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Young Talent in Film, which will be awarded to Noel Goodwin from BFI Future in Film.

Speaking about the awards, NYFA CEO Rob Earnshaw said: “We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating the next generation of film talent and to be recognising some incredible films and performances. To have this event take place at one of the world’s most prestigious cinemas is a huge honour and we couldn’t have done it without ODEON’s support. Guests will be joined by up and coming music stars; Danny Dearden and IMOGEN, who will both be performing on the night.”

Chris Bates, Commercial Director UK & Europe, commented: “The future of the film industry is bright, and here at ODEON we are honoured to be able to champion its future stars. We can’t think of a better venue than ODEON’s flagship Luxe in Leicester Square to celebrate emerging talent in cinema, and our team cannot wait to open our doors for what is sure to be a night to remember.”