Our Films & Creative Projects
At Fame Star Youth, we believe every young person has a story worth telling. Through filmmaking, acting, photography and creative projects, we provide opportunities for young people aged 10–18 to develop their talents, build confidence and express their creativity.
Explore our feature films, short films, youth-led productions and photography projects, showcasing the imagination, dedication and achievements of our young people.
Feature Films
The Quiet Kind of Drowning (2025)
A gripping psychological drama exploring family secrets, generational trauma and the lasting consequences of a young girl’s death 25 years earlier. When a new generation begins uncovering the truth, the past threatens to repeat itself.
Written by young Fame Star Youth writer Ozora Chukwu, who completed her screenplay just one week before sitting her GCSE examinations, the film demonstrates the extraordinary creativity, dedication and storytelling talent of young people.
Directed and produced by Euphemia Chukwu, the feature film was screened at Hackney Picturehouse in June 2026.
Dry Bone Valley (2022)
A powerful crime drama following Jameel, a teenage boy who dreams of becoming a successful lawyer. However, a chance encounter draws him into a dangerous world of gangs, drugs and murder, with devastating consequences for his future.
Written by 17-year-old Fame Star Youth member Godiva Chukwu, alongside Euphemia Chukwu, the film demonstrates how young people’s creativity and storytelling can develop into a full-length feature film.
Directed and produced by Euphemia Chukwu, Dry Bone Valley was funded by Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) and premiered at Odeon Greenwich in November 2022.
Short Films & Youth Productions
Still Watching (2026)
Still Watching is a Fame Star Youth film production created as part of Hackney’s Young People Safety Matters Week.
Through filmmaking and storytelling, the project explores issues affecting young people’s safety and wellbeing, encouraging awareness, discussion and positive choices.
The production provided young people with opportunities to develop their acting, filmmaking, teamwork and communication skills while using their creativity to address important issues within their communities.
Different Shades Make a Change (2023)
Different Shades Make a Change is a 10-part youth-led production created by Fame Star Youth in 2023, exploring Black history, culture, identity, diversity and the experiences of young people growing up in Britain.
Through discussions, podcasts and creative storytelling, young people were encouraged to share their perspectives, celebrate their heritage, challenge stereotypes and promote understanding across different communities.
The production formed part of Fame Star Youth’s When Young People Talk Black History project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund through Awards for All, following a £10,000 grant awarded in December 2022.
The project provided opportunities for young people to develop their confidence, communication, media production and teamwork skills while using their voices to inspire positive change.
One Race (2021)
One Race is a thought-provoking short film exploring racism, racial injustice and the importance of equality and unity in society.
Created in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the global conversations about racial discrimination, the film uses storytelling to challenge prejudice, encourage understanding and promote respect across different racial and cultural backgrounds.
Written, directed and produced by Euphemia Chukwu, the Fame Star Youth production demonstrates the power of film to raise awareness, encourage dialogue and inspire positive social change.
Silent Killer (2021)
Silent Killer is a powerful short drama exploring the struggles of a teenage girl experiencing mental health challenges, highlighting the silence, stigma and cultural taboos surrounding mental health within Black and Global Majority communities.
The film raises awareness of the emotional pressures young people may face and the importance of recognising mental health difficulties, encouraging open conversations and seeking support without shame or judgement.
Written, directed and produced by Euphemia Chukwu, the Fame Star Youth production uses film and storytelling to challenge stigma, promote understanding and encourage greater awareness of young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
