London 2012: Young film-makers win Olympic screenings

Young film-makers from across the UK have won the chance for their work to be shown at London 2012 venues.

Their short films will also be shown on big screens at live sites in UK cities as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

A competition launched in June 2010 invited 14-25 year-olds to send in short films - from animated films and dramas to documentaries - celebrating Olympic and Paralympic values.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in East London on Tuesday.

Ruth Mackenzie, the Cultural Olympiad's director, said: "Shorts is a programme which will deliver a powerful message about our intentions to put young people and their creative power into the heart of the 2012 Games."

The winners were:

The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is a four-year celebration of Olympic and Paralympic culture, aimed at inspiring creativity, especially among young people.

It will culminate in the London 2012 Festival, a series of nation-wide events from 21 June incorporating dance, music, theatre, the visual arts, fashion, film and digital innovation.