Film of the Month: Filmmaking for Good

1. Enter your film using the 'Enter Competition' button above.
2. The deadlinefor entries is 12:00pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025.
3. In the ‘Making Of' section of the entry form, please tell us why you made your film and what the theme means to you.
4. Once entries close, our panel will judge the films. We'll contact all entrants on Monday 13 October 2025 with the results and next steps.
5. The winning filmmaker(s) will receive £400 in filmmaking vouchers to help bring their next ideas to life.
6. The young filmmakers behind each entry will be invited to a filmmaking masterclass online, to be hosted by Into Film and the British Red Cross later in the year. The session will explore how to tell powerful, human stories through film.

Note: if you are aged 17 or under, you will need a responsible adult to enter your film on your behalf.

In order to be shortlisted for the judges' consideration, films submitted must meet the following criteria:

• Filmmakers must be aged between 5 and 19 years at the time of submission
• If aged 17 or under, your film must be submitted by a responsible adult on your behalf
• Your film should be no longer than 10 minutes in duration, including title and credits
• Any music, images and video content from a third party must be cleared for use by the copyright holder. We suggest only using free library music that can be easily sourced online. Please see our Top Tips for Young Filmmakers sheet for guidance on how to source copyright free music
• No surnames of young people aged 17 or under should be used in the film, including the title and end credits. Into Film are committed to the protection and safety of young people, and the addition of surnames in your films can compromise this
• Films submitted must not be currently being graded as part of any film qualification Non-Exam Assessment (NEA), or as coursework on a film qualification course (e.g. A Level Film Studies, etc).

We share many of the films we receive from young filmmakers on the Into Film website and on our YouTube channel for other young people to enjoy. Therefore, it is important that the content of your film is appropriate for all audiences. Please keep the following in mind:

• We cannot accept films that include swearing and offensive language
• Avoid showing risky behaviours, such as drug taking, smoking or excessive violence
• If depicting risky behaviour is part of your story, consider whether it is necessary to depict the behaviour explicitly on screen for the audience to understand what is happening.

While technical filmmaking ability will be considered, we will mainly judge your films on story, creativity and relevance to theme. You don't need expensive equipment to tell an impactful story. In fact, some of the best films we receive are made using only a phone! Judges will use the following criteria to decide on the winning film:

• Relevance to Theme - how effectively does your film responds to the theme?
• Story and Impact - does your film tell a powerful story that connects with our audiences?
• Creativity and Originality - how creatively have you interpreted the theme?
• Technical Ability - how well do the visuals, sound and editing support your story?

Disclosure of AI (Artificial Intelligence) Use
If AI tools (e.g. for writing scripts, generating visuals or voices, enhancing editing, or composing music) were used in the making of your film, you must disclose this at the time of submission. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Generative AI (e.g. ChatGPT, DALL·E, Runway, Synthesia, Veo etc.)
• AI-assisted editing (e.g. Adobe Sensei features)
• AI-generated music or voiceovers

Permissible Use
We encourage creative experimentation, but the use of AI should support your own original ideas and not replace the core creative work of young filmmakers. Examples of acceptable use:

• Using AI to generate sound effects or background music in line with copyright compliance
• Experimenting with AI-generated imagery as part of a live-action film (e.g. dream sequences, concept visuals)
• Using AI as a writing prompt, then adapting it into a wholly original script

Non-Permissible Use
Submissions may be disqualified or marked down if:

• Most of the film (e.g. full scripts, animation, voices, music, or visuals) is generated by AI without significant authentic creative input from the entrant
• The film includes likenesses or impersonations of real people or existing fictional characters. With the execption of likenesses to historical figures where their inclusion supports the narrative of your film
• There is no disclosure of AI use, but judges identify clear signs of significant AI-generated content

Judging Considerations
Judges will take AI use into account as part of their assessment. Films that demonstrate clear creative decisions, personal voice, and originality will be rated more highly than those relying heavily on generative tools.

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We'll let them tell you in their own words:

"The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and 190 countries around the world get the support they need when disaster strikes. Together, we are the world's emergency responders.

At the British Red Cross, we aim to increase resilience. We help people and communities become stronger in the face of crisis.

Our approach is to educate young people and adults in the UK on topics such as:

• First Aid
• Migration and displacement
• Global conflicts and International Humanitarian Law
• Personal resilience
• Climate and extreme weather preparedness

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and we put human stories first."

When we say your film should be impartial and neutral, we mean that it should treat everyone fairly and with respect, no matter who they are or where they're from.

The British Red Cross helps people based on need, not their nationality, background, or beliefs. In the same way, your film should focus on human stories without taking sides in political, religious, or controversial debates.

That doesn't mean avoiding difficult topics - it just means telling stories in a way that promotes understanding, kindness, and unity, rather than division.

Read more about what it means to be impartial and neutral.