Burnham Market Primary School pupils’ short film S.I. Superficial Intelligence wins best in the five to 11 age category at the Into Film Awards

From a school club project to winning a national award, these youngsters attended "the BAFTAs for kids" and snagged top spot.

Pupils from Burnham Market Primary School put down their books and picked up a camera to create their film ‘S.I. Superficial Intelligence' earlier this year.

Now, the group has won best film at the Into Film Awards' five to 11 age category.

"With hundreds of schools and young filmmakers entering each year, being shortlisted alone was an incredible honour," teacher Ash Williams said.

The children spent several weeks writing scripts, building props, rehearsing, and even creating a fully-functioning Lego robot to play the antagonist.

Once completed, they got to see their work on the big screen at Fakenham Cinema with the help of organisation Active Fakenham and the town's film festival.

Richard Crook, from the community group, said: “The film oozed quality and was very engaging.

"We are thrilled for the young people who made the film and received this thoroughly deserved award."

Cinema manager Andy Lawson added: “The cinema was so packed we had to put on an additional performance.

"It is great news for the school, the pupils and the area. We are pleased to be showcasing local talent."

Shortly after its premiere, the school received the news that it had been nominated for the award.

The young filmmakers headed to a red carpet event in London's Leicester Square, where James Norton, from Happy Valley, announced their victory.

"The children, and the whole school, are absolutely over the moon and are now looking forward to their celebration party and getting started on the next big film project," Mr Williams added.

Those wanting to see the film can catch it at the Fakenham Film Festival in September.