A talented film and media student from London has been celebrated at the 12th annual Eduqas Moving Image Awards ceremony held at the British Film Institute.
Launched in 2014 in partnership with the British Film Institute, the Moving Image Awards celebrate outstanding moving image work by students studying Eduqas Film and Media qualifications.
The 2026 awards featured categories including Short Film, Music Video, Screenplay, Film/TV Extract, Animation, One to Watch, and the Student Jury Prize.
Aspiring young directors, screenwriters, and producers gathered with proud families and teachers to celebrate the remarkable work produced during their qualification process.
Gleb Glazunov from DLD College in London was awarded the top prize in the Short Film category for their project titled ‘Shadow of Paradise’. The short film which was filmed in Russia features a young man who returns home to see his family but is haunted by a strange spectre.
Judges praised Gleb for their creation of an ambitiously surreal short film with exceptional attention to detail within the mise-en-scène. Judges noted how the short film was a technically confident and cleverly edited to explore a moody and mysterious narrative.
On their win, Gleb said: “I chose Russia as a place for filming because I really like to film in nature and open places. When I was writing the script I was thinking to film it in London but then I realised this script should be filmed in Russia for the settings and mood, and the Russian Culture.
“I want to thank my teacher Gareth; without him I couldn’t have produced the film. He checked my script and supported me with advice and guidance on editing and about filming.”
Dr Jenny Stewart, Eduqas Film Studies Subject Officer, said: “As in previous years, we are highly impressed by the exceptional talent showcased in this year’s Moving Image Awards.
“The excellent moving image work on display reflects the continued growth and success of Eduqas Film and Media qualifications and would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of young filmmakers and their teachers.
“We would like to extend our thanks to our judges, who shortlisted and engaged in some very difficult discussions to determine the winners, due to the exceptionally high calibre of entries.
“We also thank teachers, parents, and guardians for their continued encouragement and support in nurturing young film and media talent.”

Ian Morgan, Eduqas Chief Executive, said: “I always look forward to this event as it offers a remarkable insight into the creativity and talent of the younger generation. It is a real privilege to showcase the remarkable talent emerging in film and media studies. The standard of creativity and technical skill on display this year has been exceptional.
“I want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who entered, and especially to our winners like Gleb. The commitment, imagination and effort behind these projects is genuinely inspiring.
“As the film and media industry continues to grow, it is important to champion and promote emerging talent from students. The ideas we have seen in these awards show just how bright the future is, and I am excited to see where these young filmmakers take their talents next.”
For more information on the Moving Image Awards, visit: http://www.movingimageawards.co.uk/