“Is that your new ride?”

Barking and Dagenham Post: BossCrowns students inside the limoBossCrowns students inside the limo (Image: Archant)

That was the question posed by a group of budding filmmakers – some as young as three – to BossCrowns Productions founder Wayne Saunders as a limo pulled up.

“No,” he told them. “It’s for you.”

Children’s film school BossCrowns unveiled the youngsters’ work at a glittering premiere that saw them walk down a red carpet into the Rivergate Centre – in Barking’s new Riverside development – to applause and flash photography.

They had worked with CBBC presenter Sid Sloan to make a documentary on the Ghanaian coat of arms designer Amon Kotei, as well as films on bullying and shoplifting.

BossCrowns’ Denise Saunders said: “I feel very proud of the children.

“Some of them have made outstanding progress and applied what we’ve taught them to other areas of their lives, too.

“They love being able to tell their own stories.”

Nine-year-old UK dance champion and Got to Dance finalist LouieLDN performed after the films were shown to the children’s family and friends.

To round things off there was even a fashion show from designer Lucy Lee, of House of Lulee.

Wayne said: “It was good to see them do well, and for the community to recognise their achievements.”

The children received awards, with four taking home special gongs for outstanding achievements in their studies and extra-curricular activities.

James Mapp, five, received his award for outstanding achievement in football after being accepted into the West Ham Academy, acting, and his commitment to film and drama.

Oma Nwankwo, three, received an award for outstanding achievement in literacy, acting and good behaviour, while Trey-Wayne Saunders, five, received his award for outstanding achievement in swimming, football, music and creativity.

Mor Okungu, eight, received her award for outstanding achievement in gymnastics, swimming and being a role model.