BAFTA's This is My Place series
In this short film series created by BAFTA for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, familiar faces from the worlds of media, music, and drama share their thoughts on belonging and what it means to them.
BAFTA’s Young Presenters Elizabeth Okogwu (aged 11) and Afraz Hussain (aged 17) sat down with broadcaster Joe Tasker, performer and motivational speaker Arti Shah, content creator/actor Henry Rowley, and actor/musician Jacob Anderson, to explore this year's Children’s Mental Health Week theme ‘This is My Place’.
The conversations cover thoughts on the significance of self-acceptance in feeling like you belong, what it means and how it feels to belong, and what to do to help others feel like they belong too.
These videos are aimed at older primary school pupils, and secondary / high school pupils. They could be used in school, or at home, as a conversation starter with children and young people. Watch them all below.
BAFTA's This is My Place series
BAFTA Young Presenter Afraz Hussain with performer and motivational speaker Arti Shah, discussing the importance of self-believe and acceptance in helping to create that deep sense of belonging.
Watch Arti and Afraz
BAFTA Young Presenter Elizabeth Okogwu with Broadcaster / Content Creator Joe Tasker, who reveals what it was like the first time he stepped into a TV studio and shares some brilliant tips on how to help others feel that sense of belonging as well.
Watch Joe and Elizabeth
BAFTA Young Presenter Afraz Hussain with Comedian / Actor Henry Rowley, discussing what it means to belong.
Watch Henry and Afraz
BAFTA Young Presenter Elizabeth Okogwu with Actor / Musician Jacob Anderson, describing how it feels to belong and offering advice on how others can feel like that too.
Watch Jacob and ElizabethStars play Head's Up with Young BAFTA presenters
Arti, Henry, Jacob and Joe played a game of Head's Up with BAFTA Young Presenters Afraz and Elizabeth, where all the words are related to this year's theme 'This is My Place'.