The Moon Hall School Film Festival is a nationwide event dedicated to showcasing student films in schools across the UK. Our goal is to inspire young filmmakers and provide a platform for students to share their creative work with a wider audience.

Open to schools across the country, the festival celebrates the storytelling talent of students through a variety of genres, from short films and animations to documentaries and dramas. By bringing these films into schools, we aim to encourage creativity, collaboration, and a deeper appreciation of filmmaking among young people.

A panel of industry professionals and teachers will judge the entries, providing valuable feedback and awarding prizes for outstanding films. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to see their work recognised, gain experience in filmmaking, and connect with other young creatives.

🏆 Main Award Categories
Best Film (Overall Winner)
Best Storytelling
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Audience Choice Award
🎖 Special Mentions
Best Comedy
Best Horror/Thriller
Best Animation
Most Creative Idea
Rising Star (for effort and potential)

Eligibility: The film festival is open to all students aged 8 to 16 years old at Moon Hall School including any other school in the United Kingdom.
Film Duration: Films or animations must be no longer than (5 Minutes) in duration.
Theme: Films Any film ideas, please all at the themes on
Content: Films must be appropriate for all ages and must not contain any violence or adult themes.
Originality: Films must be the original work of the student or group of students submitting the film.
Credits: All films must include credits at the end, which must include the names of all participants and their roles in the making of the film.
Format: Films must be submitted in a digital format, such as mp4 or mov. A Films to be recorded and edited in HD or 4K formats and in 16:9 aspect ratio (wide screen).
All submitted films, should be sent via OneDrive or WeTransfer must allow downloading by us in HD or 4K formats an in 16:9 aspect ratio.

Student can make any film, although here are some ideas.

🎬 Moon Hall Film Festival Themes 2025
🎭 Emotional & Relational

Friendship Lost and Found

The Secret I Never Told

The Day Everything Changed

🪐 Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Portal to Another World

The Last Robot on Earth

The Time-Traveling Backpack

Secret Powers

🔍 Genre-Based Prompts

Mini Mystery

Comedy of Errors

Silent Film Challenge

🌍 Topical & Social

Saving the Planet
Voices Not Heard
Life in 2050
Offline for a Day

🎨 Visual & Style-Based
Told in Reverse
No Dialogue
🌀 Surreal & Imaginative
The Day Time Froze
Talking Objects
The World Without Gravity
Dream or Reality?