The First Light Awards were the pinnacle of the First Light program, an initiative supported by the British Film Institute (BFI). The goal was simple yet ambitious: to give children and young people aged 5 to 25 the resources and funding to make their own short films.
Many young actors who are household names today, such as Will Poulter , were frequent attendees and supporters of these awards.
Showing aspiring students that their work can lead to real-world recognition. Why Digital Preservation Matters
Providing historical context for a filmmaker’s early career.