Oxford youngsters asked to make a film for future selves

‘Dear Future Self’ is a new short film challenge open to anyone aged 18 or under across the UK.

Run by the Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA) of Performing Arts, the competition asks young people to film a message for themselves 10 years from now, capturing what they would want to remember about who they are today.

Nick Pilton, head of film and television at PQA, said: “Dear Future Self is all about encouraging young people to reflect on who they are and what is important to them.

“Film is a powerful storytelling tool, and we can’t wait to see the creativity and imagination that participants bring to the challenge.”

The filmmaker should be the subject of the film, featuring either on screen or through voiceover narration.

Two winners will be selected – one under the age of 12 and one aged 12 or over.

Each will receive a £150 voucher of their choice, and four runners-up will receive £20 cinema vouchers.

The winning and runner-up films will also be shown at the PQA Film Festival in London on November 15 and in Sheffield on November 29.

Entries must be submitted by midnight on Monday, August 31.

Full competition guidelines are available via PQA.

PQA offers performing arts training across acting, comedy, story writing, TV, film, and more for students aged four to 18.