Young Film Makers Awards- The Poscars

Peterborough's version of the 'Ocsars' celebrating the best of film making in Peterborough Schools, took place over two evenings, with glittering showbiz ceremonies. The secondary event  (The Peterborough Young People's Film Awards) was held on the 10th July and the primary event (The Peterborough Children's Film Awards) on the 11th July, at the Broadway Theatre.

The primary awards evening was hosted by Star Wars and Harry Potter star Warwick Davis, and the Secondardy awards evening by Michael Cross, with the shortlists being introduced by guest presenters, some via videolink including Michael Palin, holding the golden envelopes.

The winners made their way to the stage in true oscars style, with the spotlight on them to collect their trophies. The photographs and talks to the press then followed.

There were many categories across the two evenings, including Nursery/Reception Drama (Traditional Tales), years 7 and 8 Documentary (Community), as well as years 9 and 10 Drama (Detective/Mystery). Please see below for the full list of winners. Louise who is part of the Lets Get Going Group took away the Best Animation award for the second year as well as the Best Overall Film, during the primary evening.

On closing the Secondary ceremony Mr Davies said he was looking forward to working with some of the stars of the evening in the future. Chris Kastel E2BN CEO, who attended the primary awards said "It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and the level of talent very was impressive"

The stars of the show left the venues feeling inspired to continue with both the film making and the acting, looking forward to next years event. E2BN would like to congratulate all those that took part.

Winners-

• Nursery/reception Drama (Traditional Tales)-Gunthorpe Primary for The New Gingerbread Man
• Nursery/reception Documentary (People Who Help)-Heritage Park for The Postman
• Years 1 and 2 Drama (Amazing Journey)-West Town Primary for Chimp and Zee's Journey
• Years 1 and 2 Documentary (Environmental Film)-Paston Ridings for Air Pollution
• Years 3 and 4 Drama (Adventure)-Heritage Park for What's Your Adventure?
• Years 3 and 4 Documentary(Historical)-Barnack Primary for The Accidental Discovery that Saves Lifes
• Years 5 and 6 Drama (Science Fiction/Fantasy)-West Town for Odysseus Trek
• Years 5 and 6 Documentary (Global Matters)-Barnack Primary School
• Foreign Language-Newark Hill Primary for Ne Pas Polluer Notre Monde
• Special Award-Welland Primary School for their film about the Week of Action
• Best Overall-West Town for Odysseus Trek
• Years 7 and 8 Drama (Science Fiction/Fantasy)-The Voyager School for Gary's and Bert's Alien Adventure
• Years 7 and 8 Documentary (Community)-The Voyager School for Look Beyond Our Colour
• Years 9 and 10 Drama (Detective/Mystery)-Young Peoples Service for The Gum Shoe
• Years 9 and 10 Documentary (Community)-Bushfield Community College for Welcome to Peterborough
• Years 11, 12 and 13 Drama (Thriller/Suspense)-Bushfield Community College for Next of Kin
• Years 11, 12 and 13 Documentary (Community)-Bushfield Community College for Scope
• Children and Young People's Services Awards (Youth Work Award)-Unity Youth Team
• All Year Groups (Best Animation)-Lets Get Going Group
• All Year Groups (Best Production Techniques)-Orton Longueville School for I Knew a Guy
• All Year Groups (Best Acting)-Bushfield Community College for Guilty
• All Year Groups (Best Overall Film)-Lets Get Going Group