Antrim Grammar filmmakers take centre stage

NORTHERN Ireland’s rising generation of filmmakers and animators were celebrated at CCEA’s annual Moving Image Arts (MIA) Showcase 2025, which recognised outstanding student work across GCSE, AS, and A level.

And Katie McAllister and Luke Fitzsimmons, from Antrim Grammar School, were among the worthy winners.

This year’s two-day showcase took place at The Nerve Centre, Derry/Londonderry, and Cineworld, Belfast, drawing an audience of more than 600 students, teachers, and industry professionals. The event highlighted the exceptional talent emerging from schools across Northern Ireland and honoured the achievements of students whose work demonstrated creativity, technical skill, and innovative storytelling.

Supported once again by Northern Ireland Screen, Foyle Film Festival, City of Derry Crystal, and Cinemagic, the showcase featured an exciting range of film genres and culminated in the presentation of the prestigious Moving Image Arts Awards by leading industry figures.

Gerry Campbell, CCEA Chief Executive, said: “Congratulations to every student shortlisted for this year’s Moving Image Arts Showcase. The imagination, ambition, and skill demonstrated by our students continue to impress and inspire us.”

First launched in 2003, the course has become a significant pathway into creative industries including screenwriting, games design, animation, production, and directing.