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EA British Academy Children’s Awards Sunday 28 November 2010 The London Hilton, Park Lane Tim Corrie Chairman of the Academy Chairman’s Welcome appetite to get involved in the creative process of video game-making and we were delighted to promote the career opportunities within the gaming industry. BAFTA’s own commitment to young audiences is achieved year-round through a wide range of projects and events. Young film fans enjoyed a series of FilmClub events at their schools, as well as the Tate Movie Project for 5–13-year-olds to help make an animated film. Our television events included a behind-the-scenes look at the making of hit animation Ben 10, whilst a family-packed audience enjoyed an interview with James Hannigan, composer for the Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows doubt there is anyone in this room who can’t video game. remember his or her favourite films, programmes I am delighted that Brian Cant is here this evening and even video games that lit up their childhood to accept the Special Award. His warm and witty and inspired them to emulation. This event celebrates the presenting style on shows such as Play School and Play hugely talented teams and individuals whose creativity is Away, and sterling voice work for Camberwick Green and making an impact on young British audiences, whether Trumpton, among many other shows, endeared him to a making learning fun or delighting/terrifying them with generation of young viewers. original stories. There is no denying that, with children’s Julian Scott’s energy and expertise has guided TV in particular, we are experiencing difficult times with BAFTA’s Children’s committee through difficult and overstretched budgets and sparse commissions. We have, interesting times over the last three years in his capacity as nevertheless, a vast range of rich and diverse work to be committee chairman. He’s been an invaluable champion of proud of. children’s content and I offer my sincerest thanks to him as Let’s not forget that tonight also celebrates the best he steps down. of children’s film, online media and video games, as well Finally, tonight marks five years of a happy as television. In fact, tonight we welcome the finalists of partnership with EA as title sponsors of this event. They the BAFTA Young Game Designers competition that we have been true partners in every sense of the word and we launched in June this year. They, along with hundreds of look forward to continuing this fruitful relationship. other youngsters across the country, demonstrated a real I’m sure we will all have a wonderful evening. EA British AcAdEmy childrEn’s AwArds in 2010 1 ©2010 Electronic Arts Inc. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Create_BAFTA_Ad.indd 1 11/11/2010 15:16 Simon Smith-Wright UK PR Director, Electronic Arts Sponsor’s Welcome to submit designs for a new video game. The aims of the competition were to promote creativity, help young people understand the different roles within video game design and highlight key subject areas for entry into the industry. This competition would not have been possible without the cooperation and partnership from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA) and Abertay University. The finalists are all here tonight and the winning team will receive a prize package that includes a BAFTA Young Game Designers Award; a work experience stint at EA’s Bright Light studio during which they will continue ach year these wonderful Awards celebrate the to develop their games concept; and a prototype of the incredible breadth of children’s entertainment winning game developed with Abertay University. today and recognise the amazing talented people This is such an exciting competition and entirely who create it. This evening, we all share in the delight and unique in the UK. Many young people consider that celebrations of those who take home the world-famous a career in the games industry is just for those who are BAFTA mask in recognition of their excellence. We “good at computers” – but ours is an industry which congratulate all the nominees and winners. increasingly relies on a diverse range of talents, including As sponsor of these Awards for the last five years, we storytelling, art, animation, design, physics, maths and recognise the great work that BAFTA does throughout more. Our ambition is that BAFTA Young Game the year. Long after award-winners have guzzled their last Designers will grow and inspire young people to discover drop of champagne tonight and those hard-earned awards and develop these talents, playing an important part in are put with pride onto mantelpieces and into display investing in the future of Britain’s creative industries and cabinets, the BAFTA team are back to work doing what visual arts. they do brilliantly, year round. We’re thrilled that this competition will return next When we began as sponsor of these Awards, year – be sure to check bafta.org/ygd for more info and BAFTA already recognised the art form of video games. help us encourage more youngsters to get involved in this Five years on, we thank BAFTA for all the work they do thriving industry. in our sector – truly embracing it and all it represents in its Perhaps we will see the finalists and winners of artistry. From the Children’s Awards to the Video Games BAFTA Young Game Designers tonight back here in few Awards, from regular events to workshops and master years time picking up a BAFTA mask at BAFTA’s Video classes, video games have become an integral part of the Games Awards. We really hope so. Academy. We thank everyone who made the competition This year, EA and BAFTA launched a new and possible – BAFTA, NESTA, our Bright Light studio exciting initiative that further explores the creative team, Abertay University and all the jurors. Most of all we possibilities and career opportunities within video games. congratulate all the nominees on their achievements and The BAFTA Young Game Designers competition invited wish them every success in the future. teams of young people aged 11–16 from across the UK Have a great evening. EA British AcAdEmy childrEn’s AwArds in 2010 3 The Nominations » ™ “ ” ℮ π © ® @ € ! . : & { } * ’ √ ¶ www.completecontrol.co.uk tel: +44 (0) 1225 874500 EA British AcAdEmy childrEn’s AwArds in 2010 5 thE nominAtions Animation Doctor Who: OOglies Dreamland Nick Hopkin Production Team BBC Scotland/CBBC BBC Wales Interactive/ Inventive slapstick LittleLoud/CBBC comedy that’s not afraid A faithful extension of the to be naughty. Doctor Who brand lead by David Tennant’s compelling Shaun The Sheep voice performance. Gareth Owen, Richard Webber, Horrid Henry Chris Sadler Lucinda Whiteley, Aardman Animations/CBBC Dave Unwin A charming, well-paced Novel Entertainment/CiTV story with good comedic Truly reflects a boy’s world timing. Lovingly produced. and what they are thinking to great comedic effect. Channel of the Year BOB DYDD EVERY DAY CBBC Cyw A showcase for UK This dynamic and diverse 7∑00 production, with programming conveys something for everyone. a strong connection and commitment to Cyw CBeebies its audience. Bob bore cawn ganu, Warm, safe and wide- chwerthin a dawnsio wrth ranging, this channel Milkshake! i Cyw a’i ffrindiau ddeffro. has an impressive mix of The energetic and With Cyw we love to laugh, distinctive programming. engaging presenters give sing and play, and we can the excellent programming do it every day. a personal touch. s4c.co.uk /cyw EA British AcAdEmy childrEn’s AwArds in 2010 7 Cyw Bafta Ad_Cyw.indd 1 12/11/2010 15:20 thE nominAtions Comedy Big Babies The Legend Of Catherine Gosling Fuller, Dick And Dom Jon Riche, Spencer Jones Steve Ryde, Dez McCarthy BBC Production/CBBC CBBC/CBBC A unique and fresh A very well produced show which pushes the and slick show which is boundaries. Well produced both funny and charming, with some strong acting. featuring strong comedy performances from a Horrible Histories likeable duo. Production Team Lion TV/Citrus TV/CBBC Sorry I’ve Got No Head Takes potentially serious Jeremy Salsby, Tom Miller, subject matter and turns it Ian Curtis on its head. Very creative, SO Television/CBBC courageous, entertaining A truly inventive and and funny. original series that never patronises, featuring a strong cast with comedic pedigree. Drama The Boy From Before The Sarah Jane The leading Martin Wright, Adventures Daryl Jackson, Owen Smith Nikki Wilson, Joss Agnew, Gamelab London/BSL Zone Gareth Roberts independenT chariTy A highly original idea BBC Wales/CBBC with effective use of non- This show displays effortless professional young actors gear changes between supporTing, developing at the heart of the story. drama and comedy with high production values and Roy strong child performances. and promoTing Production Team Jam Media/CBBC Tracy Beaker Returns A strong central idea that Production Team The arT forms of shouts originality with a CBBC/CBBC strong ensemble cast. Well drawn and convincing character acting that demands total The moving image. engagement and laughter from the audience. EA British AcAdEmy childrEn’s AwArds in 2010 9 thE nominAtions Entertainment Escape From Relic: Guardians Scorpion Island Of The Museum Caroline El-Marazki, Rob Hyde, Ollie Brack Kate Douglas Walker CBBC/CBBC The Foundation/CBBC A really strong offering, The danger in the show done with creativity. was invigorating. The teams’ camaraderie was Undercover Dads very impressive, as was the Sarah Thornton, production’s ambition. Paul Taylor, Howard Davidson Junior MasterChef Tiger Aspect Productions/ Karen Ross, Antonia Lloyd CBBC Shine TV/CBBC A very interesting mix of A really well thought comedy and reality with through development a distinctive emotional of the format for young underbelly.