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Get your film shown at London 2012

Be part of London 2012’s short film competition

Film Nation Shorts is a film competition for young people aged 14–25 to make short films, telling their own stories in their own way.

There’s the chance to learn from experts about how to make a film from scratch – through workshops, master classes and Q&A sessions across the UK.

Plus, there’s the chance to win an award and meet filmmakers at our red carpet awards ceremony. Best of all, winners’ work will be screened in iconic London 2012 venues during the Games!

Explore this site to find out more – then get watching, voting, filming and uploading!

Latest films

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Ask our experts

We’ve teamed up with the prestigious London Film School so that you can pick the brains of their brightest graduates.

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Come to free filmmaking workshops

For those aged 14-19

4 February

Make a Film in a Day at Barmouth Youth Club

Have a look at our What's On section for more details

For those aged 19-25

9 February

Introduction to Directing workshop at The University of Newport

Go to our What's On section for more info

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Latest Film of the Month

The winner of the Film Nation Shorts Film of the Month competition for January was London Calling made by Jess Gell, James Coppin and Joe Hurley, all aged 17 and from London
 
The film has automatically been shortlisted for the Film Nation Shorts Awards in 2012.

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Highest rated 'Truce' entries

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