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The National
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- The National
14-year-old Scot wins prestigious award in London for short film
Edward Ryan, from Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, scooped the publicly voted Audience Award at the Into Films Awards in London on Tuesday and was presented with his prize by actor Andy Serkis and presenter Edith Bowman. The 14-year-old's short film More Than One Way To Go Home was also nominated for Best Story at the awards and was inspired by the filmmaker's own personal experiences. The film follows a young autistic girl who has to find her own way home when her brother leaves her to fend for herself and aims to convey some of the difficulties that autistic people can face and demonstrates how the right support can be key to overcoming those challenges. READ MORE: Donald Trump no longer meeting King in Scotland ahead of state visit Speaking at the awards, Ryan said he felt overwhelmed with joy for receiving the award, as he said: 'I put a lot of hard work and effort into this film but none of it would have been possible without the help of my friends and all the support from my parents and family. 'Especially from my Mum for entering me into this amazing competition. I would also like to thank the whole of my community in Sanquhar for their unwavering encouragement. 'I feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to have this opportunity and to receive this award.' Ryan, who wrote, directed, acted, edited and produced the film alone, said the film was particularly inspired by one incident where he was bullied by an adult while out filming. (Image: Edward Ryan) The young Scot said that he was scared to go near the person and had to find a new way to get home and as an autistic person, it was challenging for him to do so. The encounter sparked the inspiration for Ryan to make this short film to highlight how the event made him feel and to show others what it can be like inside his head. Ryan said he started filmmaking during lockdown and that he loves creating with Lego and wanted a way to bring his creations to life, so he made short stop-motion animations. Soon his love of filmmaking evolved into him making short movies starring him and his friends. As Ryan developed his skills further, he became increasingly interested in the technical side of filmmaking, learning how to use various cameras and editing software. (Image: More Than One Way To Go Home) Ryan has a YouTube channel called Mr Porridgen, named after his love of porridge, which is run by his parents, and has created a variety of films including short reels and short films. He has also made a short film called Forward to the Past which premiered at a local community centre and a documentary for his local arts centre A' the Airts when he was 12, which led to him winning Young Community Champion at the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards. Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film, said: 'These Awards are both a celebration of their talent and a clear statement of intent: that the UK film industry values, nurtures and believes in the voices of the next generation.'
Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scots teen filmmaker wins top award at star-studded ceremony
Edward Ryan, 14, from, has been praised for his powerful short film More Than One Way To Go Homeat the Into Film Awards. A talented young filmmaker from Scotland has captured hearts across the UK with his own story to win a top prize at an annual star-studded film awards ceremony at Leicester Square. Edward Ryan, 14, from Sanquhar, in Dumfries and Galloway, took home the coveted Audience Award—voted for by the public and sponsored by Universal Pictures International—for his powerful short film More Than One Way To Go Home at the Into Film Awards. Edward's deeply personal film follows a young autistic girl who must navigate her way home alone after her brother leaves her behind—an emotional and thought-provoking story inspired by Edward's own experiences. Autistic himself, Edward drew on a distressing real-life incident in which he was bullied by an adult while filming in his community, forcing him to find a new and unfamiliar way home. The film which was written, directed, acted, editied and produced by Edward alone, was also nominated for Best Story, sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios. Speaking after the awards on Tuesday, Edward said: 'I put a lot of hard work and effort into this film but none of it would have been possible without the help of my friends and all the support from my parents and family. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Especially from my mum for entering me into this amazing competition. I would also like to thank the whole of my community in Sanquhar for their unwavering encouragement. I feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to have this opportunity and to receive this award.' The film has been praised for its emotional depth, sensitive storytelling, and powerful message about understanding and supporting autistic individuals. The award was presented by actor Andy Serkis and broadcaster Edith Bowman during Monday's glittering ceremony celebrating the best in young UK filmmaking. Edward first discovered a passion for filmmaking during lockdown. What began as stop-motion animations using Lego soon developed into short live-action films featuring friends and family. With a growing interest in cameras and editing software, Edward quickly became a skilled filmmaker and storyteller. His YouTube channel, Mr Porridge —named after his love of the breakfast dish—is run by his parents and showcases a wide range of content, from short films and reels to reviews and documentaries. His earlier work includes Forward to the Past, which premiered at a local community centre, and a documentary for arts hub A' the Airts, created when he was just 12. That project earned him the title of Young Community Champion at the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards. Fiona Evans, CEO of Into Film, praised Edward and his fellow nominees, saying: 'These Awards are both a celebration of their talent and a clear statement of intent: that the UK film industry values, nurtures and believes in the voices of the next generation.' The Into Film Awards, sponsored by the UK film industry and supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery Good Cause funding, celebrate young people's creativity in film, showcasing and highlighting the wealth of tomorrow's creative talent.
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The 14-year-old autistic Scottish filmmaker who started during Covid and has now scooped industry award
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A young Scottish autistic filmmaker who started filming during lockdown has scooped an industry award for work based on his experience of struggling to find his way home alone. Edward Ryan, 14, has won the Audience Award at the annual awards ceremony organised by film education charity Into Film. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edward, from Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway, won the award voted for by the public for his short film More Than One Way To Go Home. Inspired by Edward's own personal experiences, his film follows the story of a young autistic girl who has to find her own way home when her brother leaves her to fend for herself. Inspired by an event where he was bullied by an adult while out filming in the community, forcing him to find a new way to get home, Edward, who wrote, directed, acted, edited and produced the film alone, wanted to highlight how the incident made him feel. Edward Ryan, 14, from Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway has won the audience award at the 2025 Into Film Awards in London. | Into Film He said: 'I put a lot of hard work and effort into this film, but none of it would have been possible without the help of my friends and all the support from my parents and family. Especially from my mum for entering me into this amazing competition. I would also like to thank the whole of my community in Sanquhar for their unwavering encouragement. I feel overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to have this opportunity and to receive this award.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edward started making stop motion animation during lockdown with Lego. He became increasingly interested in the technical side of filmmaking, learning how to use various cameras and editing software. Edward was handed the award at a ceremony in London. | Into Film Edward now has a YouTube channel called Mr Porridge, which is run by his parents. He has created a variety of films including short reels, short films, reviews of equipment, and some documentary style films for local groups. The young director has also made a short film, Forward to the Past, which premiered at a local community centre and a documentary for his local arts centre A' the Airts when he was 12. The project led to him winning Young Community Champion at the Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A still from More Than One Way to Go Home. | Edward The Into Film Awards, sponsored by the UK film industry and supported by the BFI awarding National Lottery Good Cause funding, celebrate young people's creativity in film. Young people from across the UK whose short films have been nominated across the 11 award categories will be recognised at a ceremony on Tuesday, hosted by actress and Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis at the Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square in London. This year's nominated films cover a wide range of subjects, including mental health, the war in Ukraine, gender identity, neurodivergence, multiculturalism and the potential harms of AI. Fiona Evans, chief executive of Into Film, said: 'The Into Film Awards wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of our invaluable sponsors, the UK film industry. Their commitment allows us to provide real opportunities for young people to share their stories, develop their creativity and provide them with career pathways into the industry.
