The second Pembrokeshire Schools' Film and Animation Festival was held last week. The glittering Oscars-style event showcased 41 films and animations made by pupils from 18 schools across the county. Many young film-makers dressed up for the event arriving in limousines to the Merlin Theatre in Haverfordwest to be interviewed on the red carpet by radio. Organised by Pembrokeshire County Council's education department, the annual festival aims to gave pupils the opportunity to display their work to a wide audience, as well as view productions made by other students. A wide range of films was displayed including plasticine animations based on traditional stories, documentaries and even one science fiction drama. Every school taking part received a Pembrokeshire Oscar - a recycled aluminium Razorbill designed by sculptor Sonja Dawn Flewitt. Schools also received a review of their film from a panel of judges - Michele Ryan (head of media at Trinity College), Dave Welton (independent film maker) and Janice Jenkins (film studies lecturer at Pembrokeshire College). The awards were presented by Festival organiser Duncan Whitehurst, who said the response had been overwhelming. "The judges were impressed by the range of films produced; the awareness of place and history in the films; the amount of work involved on the part of teachers and children as well as their willingness to try out new ideas," he said. "Film making allows schools to bring many areas of the curriculum together and encourages learning skills, creativity and teamwork - and it's fun too!"