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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
Visions
124 views
8 likes
Individual = Beautiful
189 views
16 likes
Let’s Call It Quits
194 views
18 likes
Picture. Perfect
391 views
67 likes
The Comeback
321 views
24 likes
Ask our experts
We’ve teamed up with the prestigious London Film School so that you can pick the brains of their brightest graduates.
Ask our expertsCome to free filmmaking workshops
For those aged 14-19
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
Introduction to Directing workshop at The University of Newport
Go to our What's On section for more info
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.
Highest rated 'Truce' entries
‘The Olympics are more than just a series of games’
899 views
83 likes
A Truce with Authority
596 views
54 likes
Picture. Perfect
391 views
67 likes
'Flames of Olympia’
479 views
64 likes
Our Gold Medal
1029 views
69 likes