What is the "Big House, Short Films" festival about?

The "Big House, Short Films" festival at Wentworth Woodhouse features a series of films created by young people exploring the meaning of heritage and identity.

Who is Ava Lockey and what is her film about?

Ava Lockey, a 17-year-old filmmaker, created a film focusing on her grandmother Hilda Hutton's experience working in a munitions factory during World War II.

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Young Filmmakers Uncover Untold Stories of WWII Munitions Workers

Q: What is the Perception Busters project?

Perception Busters is a youth-led film project developed by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust for Rotherham's Children's Capital of Culture 2025, which aims to empower young people to connect with their past and take pride in their present.

15 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Wentworth Woodhouse to host "Big House, Short Films" festival
Young filmmakers explore personal heritage and identity
17-year-old Ava Lockey's film focuses on her grandmother's WWII munitions work

Young Filmmakers Uncover Untold Stories of WWII Munitions Workers

On November 15, 2025, Wentworth Woodhouse will host the "Big House, Short Films" festival, featuring a series of films created by young people exploring the meaning of heritage. The event is part of the Perception Busters project, a youth-led initiative developed by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust for Rotherham's Children's Capital of Culture 2025.