
Writer and Director: Ben Newman
Mentor: Aoife McArdle
Music: Shy Child and Chipmunk
Opting for a short based around war + peace, Ben Newman came up with one of the most popular entries, gaining praise across the board by re-creating a military training camp for child soldiers in a British school. It was described by Riz Ahmed as a great idea, simple, communicating a direct message. The teacher at the beginning is played by Kate Ashfield from Shaun of the Dead.
Take Action [1] by buying a football which donates money to The Coalition to Stop the use of Child Soldiers.
Watch the other Ctrl.Alt.Shift Film Competition Winners:
1000 Voices [2]
Man Made [4]
No Way Through [5]
Links:
[1] https://ctrlaltshift.co.uk/action/buy-fairtrade-football
[2] https://ctrlaltshift.co.uk/video/1000voices
[3] https://ctrlaltshift.co.uk/video/hivthemusical
[4] https://ctrlaltshift.co.uk/video/manmade
[5] https://ctrlaltshift.co.uk/video/nowaythrough