From Fakenham to Leicester Square, you saw it here first

The film, S.I. Superficial Intelligence , was made by pupils at Burnham Market primary school and premiered at Central Fakenham cinema on the 25th March this year.  The film has now won a prestigious national award at a star-studded ceremony in London.  The ceremony was hosted by Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE and the trophy was presented by the actor James Norton.

 

Active Fakenham organised the red-carpet event in Fakenham in March with idea the film would be such a success.  Richard Crook, from Active Fakenham said, “the film oozed quality and was very engaging.  We are thrilled for the young people who made the film and received this thoroughly deserved award.  The film will be shown again in September at the Fakenham Film Festival which is being overseen by Ashley Williams who spearheaded the Burnham Market production.”

 

Andy Lawson, the Central Cinema Fakenham manager, said, “The cinema was packed and we had to put on an additional performance.  It is great news for the school, the pupils and the area.  We are pleased to be showcasing local talent”

 

More information can be found at the official Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/into-film-awards-2025-best-film-5-11-superficial-intelligence

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