Westminster graduates nominated for Royal Television Society Student Television Awards

The RTS Student Television Awards aim to encourage and reward the talent and enthusiasm of students for creating film and video content. These awards provide a platform for students to showcase their outstanding skills, offering opportunities to gain recognition and potentially secure their first job in the industry.

The film Split Ends, directed by Barrett Loades, received a nomination in the Entertainment and Comedy Drama category. The film follows Nat, a hair academy student, who faces a challenging final practical exam when she discovers her model is her ex-girlfriend, Eliza. The film humorously explores their confrontation and eventual reconciliation.

Areti Pagoulatou’s documentary We Will Grow was nominated in the Factual – Long Form category. The documentary follows the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Rhodes, Greece, during the summer of 2023. It highlights the grassroot efforts of local residents who volunteered to create an alternative support network and bring in measures to prevent future wildfires.

Hoard, a film directed by Fergus Barry, received nominations in three categories: Entertainment and Comedy Drama, Camera Craft and Editing Craft. The film is about Ian, an introverted metal detectorist, as he discovers a box of jewellery. However, despite the discovery, he faces a series of misfortunes which prevent him from cashing in his reward. The film portrays his journey of realising that money does not always buy happiness.

Professor Lucy Brown, Head of Screen at the Westminster School of Media and Communication, said: "We are incredibly proud that our Film BA Honours students at the University of Westminster have secured five nominations at the prestigious RTS London Awards. This outstanding achievement is a testament to their dedication, talent and creativity. I would also like to thank our academic and technical staff, whose support and expertise enable our students to produce work of the highest calibre—work that is rightfully recognised as among the best in the country."

The winners will be announced at the RTS Student Television Awards ceremony on 1 April 2025.

The RTS Student Television Awards-nominated Westminster films directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth and 13: Climate Action. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.

Learn about the Film BA Honours course at the University of Westminster.