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Liverpool pupils win overall
anti smoking film awards at Curzon Soho
12 students from Academy of St Francis
of Assisi won the overall National Cut Films Award 2017 for their film:-
'Tar Noire'. The awards took place at the Curzon Soho on Friday, 7 July 2017.
The Overall Judges' Choice Award was presented by BAFTA and Golden Globe
nominated director, Oliver Parker.
The students also won the 12 to 15 Age Category Award, which was presented to
them by Liverpool actor, Kieron Bimpson.
4music presenter Jimmy Hill hosted the award ceremony at the Curzon Soho.
The competition run by Cut Films (the education and prevention arm of Roy Castle
Lung Cancer Foundation) asks young people across the UK to research smoking and
tobacco. They then make a 2 minute advert to persuade their friends not to
smoke, upload it to the Cut Films competition website and share it on their
social media. It is their take on the issues associated with smoking.
Films made for the competition include issues like lung cancer, peer pressure,
death, health impacts, child labour, shisha and tobacco marketing.
Academy of St Francis of Assisi's film 'Tar Noire', won the judges'
choice in the National Cut Films competition after an impressive 162 films were
submitted from schools, youth projects and individuals from across the UK. The
prize was the latest brand new iPads. The film is a satirical take on an
anti smoking advert. A very original idea which stood out to judges.
Young filmmaker, Guan Hong Zhao (aged 15) from Academy of St Francis of Assisi
said:- "It's been a great day and we are feeling proud but really it
doesn't matter who wins, it matters that we stop people from smoking"
Nicola Ousey, Drama teacher at Academy of St Francis of Assisi said:- "Cut
Films is a really worthwhile project for any School to get involved in. Students
learn a lot about smoking and filmmaking. The students are made up with the
win!"
Jimmy Hill, 4music presenter and Cut Films Awards host said:- "I was
genuinely blown away by the quality of the films and the passion. It's exciting
to see so many young people really engaged with such an important cause. It's a
pleasure to be involved"
In total 3 Schools from Liverpool won awards at the National Cut Films Awards
2017:-
Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Overall National Cut Films Judges' Choice Winners 2017
12 to 15 Age Category - Winners
Greenbank College
20 to 25 Age Category - Finalist
Enterprise South Liverpool Academy
16 to 19 Age Category - Finalist
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