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Do you know someone who could be one of this year's Ones to Watch? Someone who has creative talent and skills and deserves recognition? If so, enter on their behalf for a chance to win.
The Ones to Watch category celebrates the creative talent of young filmmakers aged 13-19 years. Every year at the Into Film Awards we strive to shine an even brighter light on three young people who have already achieved great things - to help them even further.
Three winners will be selected, they will all walk the red carpet, receive a trophy on stage at the London awards ceremony in Leicester Square, and have their work celebrated in front of some of the leading names in the UK film industry. Not only this, but they'll also get some incredible prizes and career progression opportunities.
A reminder of what the three Ones to Watch winners receive:
- A cash prize of £1,000
- Career progression support through BAFTA (including involvement with the annual Young BAFTA Showcase 2026)
- Ongoing exposure through the Into Film website, social media and communications channels with future press opportunities to showcase their work.
Entries to the 2026 Into Film Awards close at midday on Monday 23 February 2026.
How to Nominate
You will be asked to provide at least two examples of films that the young person has made. You may also include a show-reel. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to provide extra documents or web links to further evidence and support your nomination.
- To be nominated, the young person in question must be aged 13-19 years of age and reside in the UK.
- The nominee, via a nominated adult, should be advised they are being notified in advance of the submission.
- Nominations can be made by any adult on behalf of a young person aged 13-19 (with the consent of a parent or guardian to support the nomination).
You can find full terms and conditions for all categories here.
Meet the 2025 Ones To Watch Winners
Dinah Naitamu (aged 18) from London, England, Indi (aged 15) from Waterlooville, England, and Michael Smith (aged 18) from Newton Aycliffe, England, who have all been named Ones to Watch (sponsored by EON Productions) at the 2025 Into Film Awards. The award was presented by Safiyya Ingar and Ebada Hassan.
Here's what they had to say:
As a young person in film & TV, it is an honour to be recognised for my achievements in the field so far!
Dinah Naitamu, aged 18
I am so happy that I have been selected as a Ones to Watch! It gives me a lot of confidence in my filmmaking and inspires me more to pursue a career in this industry.
Indi, aged 15
The prospect of even being considered within this category has hugely impacted whether I want to make filmmaking a full-time career.
Michael Smith, aged 18
