Furness Youth Film Festival 2011

The MediaShip Youth Furness Youth Film festival was a free, two-day media event programmed and organised by a committee of local young people with the help of Signal Films. It took place at the Forum in Barrow on Friday 28^th and Saturday 29^th January and was packed full of activities and opportunities to meet filmmaking professionals. Over 250 people attended the 2 day festival.

John Woodcock, Barrow and Furness MP presented an award during the festival competition showcase. He said "I've been really impressed with what Signal Films have done encouraging young people to express themselves. Projects like this are incredibly valuable and need to be protected."

Callum, a 15 year old member of the Mediabox youth committee said, "being able to talk to the tutors was really valuable and has helped me gain direction in what I want to do."

Hayley, 15, who helped lead the Youth Film Festival, said "This project has increased my confidence and I've made loads of new friends. I felt really proud of myself"

Lachlan Nieboer, a London based actor most recognised for his role in the BBC'sTorchwoodseries, attended the Festival as a special guest and wrote to us after the event commenting: 'Thank you so very much for the day on Saturday. It was truly wonderfulto be around the bright, young, energetic Barrow youth.'