Westminster’s Film and Animation students win three Royal Television Society Student Awards

The Royal Television Society Student TV Awards offer students the opportunity to put their creative talents before the critical eye of professionals, win recognition for their skills and to take their first steps in the television, media and film industry. They encourage, nurture, support and reward talent, potential and enthusiasm of students in colleges and universities for the creation of film and video content. 

Freddie Logan, a 2023 graduate of the Film BA Honours course, won Best Camera for the documentary Simme Tutt'uno which focuses on educational inequalities that affect the area of Scampia, Naples. Film Director Alice Franchi said: “This award not only is a recognition of Freddie’s incredible work on the film, but especially of his dedication and involvement with the story and the people who helped us bring it together, which he carried on from the very first blurry ideas for the documentary. We are very excited and honoured to have received such an important award, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!” 

Phoebe Baker and David Kmett, also 2023 graduates of the Film BA Honours course, won Best Production Design for the film Fortune Favours the Fantabulous, which tells the story of a queer fortune teller plagued by ghostly visitations. 

Illirian Camaj, a 2023 graduate of the Animation BA Honours course, won Best Animation for his short film Mind. Speaking about his animation, Ilirian Camaj said: “It is based on The Yellow Wallpaper by C.P. Gilman, a story with a twist at the end of it. It portrays a woman's mental struggle and her descent into psychosis. I am really touched that my animation seems to have made a connection with people.” 

Animation Course leader Stephen Ryley said: “We are extremely proud of all our students, and it is great to see that their amazing work is being acknowledged by the mainstream broadcast industry.”

University of Westminster students have a track record of success in the Royal Television Society Student TV Awards and have been nominated for or won awards in 2020, 2021 and 2023.  

These awards reflect the strength of the University’s Media and Arts courses and their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. 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 more about Film and Television courses at the University of Westminster.