TEN films covering a range of themes have been selected for the Osprey Short Film Awards, which form part of Keswick Film Festival.

There are three main criteria for entries: short films (no longer than 10 minutes); completed within the previous calendar year; and, with a Cumbria connection, either in front of or behind the camera.

Mike Rose-Troup, who chairs the judging panel, said: "This year we had 20 qualifying entries, three more than last year. We usually select up to 10 to screen at the festival depending on the quality, length and variety of the entries in order to make a decent programme.

"This year we selected four films in the student category and six in the open category. Seven of the 10 feature a significant input by women, something the whole festival tries to promote.

"Six are broadly related to health and well-being; two show off the fells; one is experimental; one is a work of art."

One of the films being shown is Listen, by We Will - a group of young Allerdale people who want to create a new generation of Youth Mental Health First Aid trained people leading change.

"What we liked about We Will’s film, Listen, is it’s not too long - some film makers can make even five minutes seem too long!

"It’s fresh and spontaneous - it’s their first film and they made it in just one day, it’s evidently a truly ‘collective’ effort, and it makes a case for a simple but positive response to young people with mental health issues; Just Listen!"

The Osprey Short Film Awards take place at The Alhambra at 12.30pm on Saturday, March 2.

The judges will award a prize in both the student and open categories. There will also be an Audience Award.