YOUNG film-makers in Radcliffe are determined to see a different ending next year after missing out at the First Light Film Awards.

Members of the King George's Community Centre in Outwood travelled to London last Wednesday after their film Keep the Fire Burning was nominated in the best horror/thriller film category.

The five-minute project was funded by First Light, a national organisation which helps young film makers realise their dreams to write, shoot and act in their own work.

The ceremony took place in London's Odeon West End, in Leicester Square, and centre members Michelle Glover (18) and Victoria Glover (17) were treated to a day in the capital.

There were some 200 entries from around the country and just 27 films were nominated for awards.

Keep the Fire Burning took ten months to complete and was also supported by Connexions, which advises young people on training and careers. The project was funded by First Light Hi8us Ltd and Bury Council's youth service.

Bev Meadowcroft, the council's area youth worker, said, "Unfortunately we did not win, but to make it down to the final selection from 200 in their first attempt is outstanding.

"We had breakfast in Leicester Square and then went to the Odeon, for more refreshments and the ceremony. In our category, best horror/thriller, Cellar Door by Buckingham Community Middle School in Shoreham-on-Sea won. But this has only given the young people more resolve to produce another film as they want to win next year."