A short film created by Cumbrian youngsters will be shown in cinemas across the UK after winning a national competition.
The North Allerdale Development Trust, based in Wigton, secured first place in the primary category of the 17th annual Childnet Film Competition.
The competition challenged young filmmakers to create short films about the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
The trust’s film, AI Goes to School, focused on a teacher introducing a class to an AI robot, highlighting how the technology could provide incorrect answers and what people should do if a program requested personal information.
The project won filmmaking equipment and a BBFC classification, which allows it to be screened in cinemas.
The winners were announced by a judging panel at the Disney headquarters in Hammersmith.
Will Gardner, chief executive of Childnet and director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, said: “The Childnet Film Competition has shown yet again the real impact that creativity can play in online safety education.
“These films not only showcase the young people’s filmmaking skills, but also show the power of their voice in creating high quality learning materials.
“Safer Internet Day 2026 found that 97 per cent of children and young people of all ages from eight to 17 have used AI in some form, with many using AI online on a weekly, and even daily, basis.
“With this in mind, educating young people about the safe and responsible use of AI has never been more important, and seeing the amazing creations from all of our finalists and entrants showcases just how effectively film can play a part in this.”
Childnet is a UK-based charity launched in 1995 that aims to empower children and young people online.
