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We are very happy to share that this month's Film of the Month winner is Insomnia, a tense and atmospheric short film made by three young people aged 11 to 16 from Reading in Berkshire. Our Special Mention this month goes to Chlorophyll, a thoughtful and visually striking short film made by Izzy and Joseph, both aged between 15 and 19, from Lewes in East Sussex.
Following Isabelle, an exhausted student who has been staying up late night after night, Insomnia explores the pressure of exams through the horror genre.
The judges were particularly impressed by the film's ambitious camerawork, editing, sound design and use of lighting. Through effective use of point-of-view shots to obscure the mysterious entity following the protagonist, the filmmakers created suspense that keeps the audience hooked throughout. The film's creeping ambience, sound design and lighting helped to build tension, creating an immersive and unsettling atmosphere.
Reflecting on the filmmaking process, the young filmmakers said they found the experience highly entertaining, especially the production stage. They were able to direct, film, act and spend time together doing something they love. They also shared that editing was one of the biggest challenges, particularly learning colour grading through free online courses, but that ultimately they were proud of what they achieved.
Congratulations to the team behind Insomnia on being named this month's Film of the Month winner. We can't wait to see what they make next!
Special Mention: Chlorophyll
Each month, we select a film that we feel deserves to be celebrated alongside the winning film. This month, we are delighted to give our Special Mention to Chlorophyll, made by Izzy and Joseph, both aged between 15 and 19, from Lewes in East Sussex.
The film focuses on two people who live different lives but both have the similarity of loneliness. One person lives in poverty, the other seemingly opposite. We view them completing similar daily tasks and at various points their lives cross yet they continue on their own individual paths, lonely.
