Susan Wokoma to host the 2024 Into Film Awards in London

Into Film, a prominent educational charity in the UK, has announced Susan Wokoma as the host for the upcoming 2024 Into Film Awards. Scheduled for the afternoon of 25^th June at ODEON LUXE, Leicester Square, London, the ceremony is a significant event that showcases the talents of young filmmakers across the country. Wokoma, known for her roles in Enola Holmes, The Beautiful Game and Crazyhead, expressed her enthusiasm and honour in hosting the awards, recalling her past experience presenting at the event as “truly inspirational” due to the creativity and brilliance of the young participants.

The Into Film Awards, returning with a star-studded event, aim to celebrate the creativity of young individuals in film. The nominees, to be announced on 7^th May, will compete in 10 different categories catering to various age groups. These include Best Film, Documentary, Animated Film, Filmmaking Champion, Audience Choice Award, and Ones To Watch. Winners will be celebrated and awarded by notable figures from the film and entertainment industry.

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of the Into Film Awards, which have seen an unprecedented number of film submissions from children and young people across the UK. Into Film, supported by the BFI with National Lottery Good Cause funding, emphasises the importance of providing children with the opportunity to learn filmmaking skills and to express themselves through film. This initiative is part of the charity’s broader mission to embed the power of film into education and the community, offering free resources to state schools, colleges, and youth settings in the UK.

The event not only highlights the burgeoning talent within the country but also receives backing from the UK film industry, including support from celebrities like Daniel Craig, Eddie Redmayne and Naomie Harris in previous years. 

Into Film continues to lead as a charity dedicated to film in education and the community, striving to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. The 2024 Into Film Awards promises to be a significant event, celebrating the achievements of young filmmakers and furthering the charity’s mission to harness the educational power of film.

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