Children and teenagers are being invited to take part in a new national filmmaking competition.
Young people from Sussex aged 18 and under can enter 'Dear Future Self,' launched by the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA), by creating a short film addressed to themselves 10 years in the future.
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."
Entries can include favourite memories, hobbies, or anything that brings them happiness.
The filmmaker should be the subject of the film, appearing on screen or through a voiceover.
Two winners will be chosen, one under 12 and one 12 or over.
Each will receive a £150 voucher, and four runners-up will receive £20 cinema vouchers.
Winning and runner-up films will be shown at the PQA Film Festival 2026.
The festival will take place in London on November 15 and Sheffield on November 29.
Entries close at midnight on August 31, 2026.
Full competition guidelines and entry details are available via PQA.
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