RTS London held the Student Awards at ITV studios on 25th January 2011. Over 80 students and their lecturers attended to not only see the entries but also to hear comments from practicing producers / directors - Sam Hanna, Darcia Martin. and Lynne Pritchard talking about the first steps both creative and business for them – and for those joining the wide work of Television and film.
There was a strong set of entries in three categories this year – but there were no programmes nominated in the Entertainment category.
David Thomas (Chair RTS London) introduced the event and handed over to Terry Marsh and Kristin Mason who ran the evening.
After the viewings and awards there was an opportunity for the students to meet and questions many of those working in Television.
The RTS Student Television Awards recognise the best audiovisual work created by by full- or part-time students as part of their course - its is organised in each centre arround the UK .The winners in each centre go to the National Awards later in the year.
Factual
The jury felt that this category had a diverse range of entries, many of which were of a very high standard, with high production values and showing a good discipline in slot length.
Winner
Street Car
James Page, Fabiano D’Amato, Peter Palos & Team
University of Westminster
The jury felt that the winning entry “Street Car” was a lovely documentary, beautifully shot about the trams in New Orleans which held the attention straight away. It was beautifully structured and well-filmed, with good audience appeal taking a small subject and showing the evident pride the people featured have in their jobs and the service they provide.
Nominated
The Cost of Living – Healthcare in Congo
Becken Bahumuka, Elijah Oyatoye
Middlesex University
Chosun: Land of Morning Calm
James Page, Maya Newell, Patrick Dervin & Team
University of Westminster
Animation
The jury discussed that there were some really promising entries this year.
Winner
Mars
Jo Bichard, Jack Cunningham
Kingston University
The winning animation, “Mars” was quirky, telling a story beautifully, and working well for a young audience. It was a nice length, and had good sound with music in keeping with the animation.
Nominated
Polished Off
Daniel Edgley, Simon Harvey, Alec Smith
Ravensbourne College
Ex Libris
Joe Sparrow, Grethe Bentsen
Kingston University
Drama
In this category, it was felt that the overall standard was particularly high this year.
Winner
The Miserables
Alex Lipman, Ben Wheatley, Cenay Said & Team
University of Westminster
“The Miserables” was considered by the jury to be outstanding. A very good emotional script, had been creatively executed with sensitivity, flair, restraint, and imagination.
Nominated
Pigeon
Siobhan Finnon, Thom Godsill, Harry Sloan & Team
University of Westminster
All Fried Up
Jonathan Burns, Thomas Marshall, Jonah Mayfield & Team
University of Westminster
RTS London wishes to thank the Judges
Kristin Mason (Chair) Freelance Broadcast consultant
Shelley Bradley Commissioning Associate, BBC Learning
Win Mensah-Larbie Line Producer, BBC Drama
Sara FeildenFreelance Producer
Mike CatherwoodFreelance Director/TV trainer
Lambros Atteshlis Executive producer/MD
Sam HannaFreelance producer/director
Julie Ardrey Freelance producer/director
Oli Hyatt Company Director, Blue-Zoo Animation
Graham Clarkin Creative Director, Time-Slice Films
And ITV studios for the facilities
Phil Barnes who edited and played in the compilation DVD for the event.
Photos by Peter Weitzel