Film BA Honours alumni from the University of Westminster have received two awards for their short films Hoard and Split Ends.
The Royal Television Society (RTS) Student Television Awards celebrate the best audiovisual work created by students across the UK. They 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.
At the ceremony on the 1 April, the film Split Ends, directed by Barrett Loades, won 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.
Louis Gramond was named the Camera Craft Award winner for the film Hoard, directed by Fergus Barry. 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. Hoard also received nominations in the Entertainment and Comedy Drama and Editing Craft categories.
Areti Pagoulatou’s documentary We Will Grow was also 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.
Professor Lucy Brown, Head of Screen at the Westminster School of Media and Communication, said: “I am absolutely delighted that our Film BA Honours students have been recognised with two prestigious RTS awards. This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to their creativity, hard work and dedication. The RTS awards are among the most respected in the industry and this success reflects the outstanding standard of filmmaking at the University of Westminster. It also reaffirms our commitment to providing an exceptional film education that equips our students to excel in the industry. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
Westminster's RTS Student Television Award-winning 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.
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