Burnham Market Primary's Ash Williams wins prestigious film award at a red-carpet ceremony in London
“It was a pretty amazing feeling,” Ash says, who's been awarded Filmmaking Champion, at the annual Into Film Awards in London.
“I’ve been making films on my own since I was a kid myself, and have been working with young people to produce their own short films for 16 years."
The accolade recognises ‘individuals or groups that facilitate and support young filmmakers to find an outlet through filmmaking’, and was presented by Bafta-winning director Akinola Davies.
Akinola Davies with Ash Williams at the ceremony
Ash Williams, from Burnham Market Primary, adds, "I’ve been lucky enough to attend the Into Film Awards on many occasions – first as a student, then a mentor, before as a teacher, supporting my own students.
"So to finally stand on the stage as a ‘Filmmaking Champion’ was a pretty momentous experience.”
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“Since joining Burnham Market Primary, I’ve developed a rich film-making ethos in the school, with every child now having access to film making and animation as part of the learning journeys," Ash continues.
“Over the past four years, I’ve supported Burnham Market students to produce multiple films, which have gained multiple national awards, and even been screened at both national and international film festivals.
“Outside of school, I’m also Fakenham Film Festival Director, where I also support the local community in coming together to celebrate and make films.
“I love film and film making – there’s no better tool that brings everyone together to work on a project that truly bridges every subject and every skill."