And the nominations are...
This year, we had more competition entries than ever, and our judges were very impressed with the creativity and skill shown by all the teenage animators who entered.
Our industry judges have been scoring the entries, which they've found extremely difficult when all the films have strong, unique qualities. But the judging has completed, resulting in this final selection of films.
The winning films be shown on the big screen at Manchester Animation Festival on Sunday 9th November, and the winners of each category will be announced.
Congratulations to all of the nominees!
Stop-Motion, Age 11-14, 2025
Caitlin, Age 11, Rossendale
Frankie, Age 11, Sheffield
Gabriel, Age 11, Godalming
Magi, Age 11, Cardiff
Sophie, Age 12, Sheffield
2D Animation, Age 11-14, 2025
Amerlie, Age 14, Watton/Norwich
Charlotte, Age 13, Halifax
Hailey, Age 13, Milton Keynes
Lizzie, Age 13, Abingdon
Nelson, Age 13, Rochdale
3D Animation, Age 11-14, 2025
Chase, Age 14, Llanelli
Timothy, Age 14, York
Stop-Motion, Age 15-18, 2025
Ben, Age 16, Radcliffe
Eliana, Age 17, Ipswich, Suffolk
Henry, Age 15, Manchester
Judah, Age 15, South Shields
Matthew, Age 18, Helston
Ptolemy, Age 16, Exeter
2D Animation, Age 15-18, 2025
Billy, Age 17, WOLVERHAMPTON
Cameron, Age 18, Biggleswade
Imogen, Age 17, Nottingham
Lewis, Age 18, Ely
Pavlos, Age 16, London
3D Animation, Age 15-18, 2025
Arinze, Age 17, Gravesend
Arthur, Age 18, Winchester
Ezra, Age 16, Harrow
Morgan, Age 18, Crediton
Stop-Motion, Age 19-22, 2025
Ben, Age 21, Swindon
Ben, Age 20, Bedford
Daisy, Age 21, King's Lynn
George, Age 20, Farnham
Katie, Age 20, Bristol
Kayal, Age 21, Surbiton
2D Animation, Age 19-22, 2025
Ava, Age 21, Derry
Isobel, Age 19, Farnham
Oliver, Age 22, Southampton
Sebrina, Age 20, Birmingham
Vincent, Age 21, Bristol
Zachary, Age 21, Bicester
3D Animation, Age 19-22, 2025
Bahar, Age 22, London
Hollie, Age 21, Dungannon
Isaac, Age 22, Bournemouth
Joshua, Age 22, Dundee
Nishaan, Age 20, London
Attend the awards ceremony
Like the look of them? Watch all the films in their entirety on the big screen at the Manchester Animation Festival on Sunday 10th November!
If your film is nominated, you will be emailed two complimentary tickets to the screening. Additional tickets can be bought on the MAF website below.