Rupert Friend talks to us on the red carpet at the First Light Awards 2012 at the BFI Southbank in London.

The prestigious annual ceremony gives junior film-makers of all ages from across the UK awards recognition and the chance to walk the red carpet alongside celebrity presenters.

Presenting the Young Voice Award category Young Victoria star Rupert Friend tells us about his own inspirations and how important these awards are in inspiring the next generation of British film-makers.

Rupert also talks about his next role on stage paying the Devil himself in Dennis Potter's controversial play Brimstone and Treacle, set to open at the Arcola Thatre on 4 May 2012

The play centres on a North London suburban couple struggling to care for their disabled daughter and an apparently respectable young man that arrives on their doorstep to change their lives forever...

Rupert also gives his advice for any young actors or actresses looking to follow their dreams on a West End stage.

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Presented by Russell Nelson
Camera by Rosanna Brook
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