The winners were crowned at the prestigious awards ceremony held on Friday 13th June at the IET, Savoy Place, hosted by rapper, author and broadcaster Guvna B.

The National Film and Television School led the way at this year’s awards, taking home 10 wins across the 24 competitive categories, including three postgraduate awards for milk in the Factual – Long Form category and the craft skills Editing and Writing categories. In the Postgraduate categories, NFTS’s Beyond the Bay won in both the Saving the Planet and Craft Skills – Camerawork categories.

Across the undergraduate categories, Middlesex University received three wins for Anomaly in the Animation category and craft skills Production Design and Writing categories. University of Staffordshire’s Happy Death took home two awards for the Factual – Long Form and craft skill Editing categories.

Today the RTS also launched the 2026 RTS Student Television Awards and is now accepting entries until Monday 3 November 2025. The ceremony is set to take place in June 2026. The awards are open to all students enrolled with higher education colleges, universities and institutions in the UK and Ireland only. The films entered must have been made between 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025. For more information please visit: https://rts.org.uk/award/rts-student-television-awards-2026 

Sinéad Rocks, Managing Director, Nations and Regions at Channel 4 and Chair of the RTS Student Television Awards, said: “This year’s RTS Student Television Awards winners and nominees are again a true representation of the widespread skill that is flourishing across all corners of television industry. We’re proud to recognise and celebrate the very best fresh talent who are also paving the way for future emerging creatives in the industry, and look forward to receiving submissions for the 2026 edition of the awards.”

Please see below the full list of 2025 winners and nominees, with citations from the juries:

Undergraduate Categories

 

Undergraduate Animation

WINNER - Anomaly - Artūrs Vobļikovs (Middlesex University)

“The jurors commended the mix of styles and the compelling mystery. They noted the subtle and elegant comedy injected through a short that also cleverly touches on serious subjects.”

Nominees:

Clubulon - James Rix (Norwich University of the Arts)
ESC - Olivia Timms, Pam Simoes Gomez & Osian Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University (SODA))

 

Undergraduate Drama

WINNER - Gas & Electricity - Daniel Kelly, Grace Bisland, William Duguid Cox, Kelly Halpin & Eszter Kenéz (University of the West of Scotland)

“Driven by two outstanding performances and a script that says as much in silence as it does in dialogue, this film stood out for its emotional depth and effortless shifts in perspective. It's a quietly powerful film that left the jury captivated – and craving more.”

Nominees:

Sub rosa - Isabel Hall, Robin Irvine, Becks Bouron & team (Falmouth University)
Trapped - Glodi Kuba-Kuba, Conor Gallagher, Archie Barker, Jake Perret & team (University of Salford)

 

Undergraduate Entertainment and Comedy Drama

WINNER - The Face - Alex Russell, Charlotte Davis, Quan Luong, Imogen Lily Christie & Team (University of Gloucestershire)

“Jurors said this winning film was gloriously silly with slick production, a funny central idea, strong comic dialogue, and a surprising ending.”

Nominees:

Bricked up - Max James Walker, Xavier Sonski, Tom Carrick & team (University of Salford)
Gnomegeddon - Cosmo Bawler, Jack Horder, Tom Chawner & team (Falmouth University)

 

Undergraduate Factual – Long Form

WINNER - Happy Death - Ekaterina Trufanava & Darcy Wootton-Davies (University of Staffordshire)

“The jurors all agreed this was a really stylish and well executed film. Each shot felt like it had been thought through carefully in its use and what the film makers wanted the audience to feel. The jurors also commended the technical execution and picture grading, noting they were both of a particularly high standard.”

Nominees:

HUNT - Thalia Saleh, David Merritt, Ed Shaw, Charlie Ord & Alex Weir (University of York)
Subzero Salvation - Ethan Dear, Alex Lichtenauer, Meena Annamalai, Ronja Putensen & Antoaneta Ninovska (University of Stirling)

 

Undergraduate Factual – Short Form

WINNER - Outsiders - Sharleen Sarzuelo Dydland, Lyam Dara, Tom Fowles, Sierra Fofanah & Marco Chan (London College of Communication (University of the Arts London))

“The jurors were impressed by the strong storytelling and sensitive handling of the subject matter. They praised the well-drawn characters, excellent casting, and technical execution, calling it a thoughtful, insightful, and beautifully made piece.”

Nominees:

Clucked - Dean Hamami & Drin Rrahmani (Leeds Arts University)
Oj Tato - Natalia Baczynski, Beth Lindsay, Eva Magdić Govedarica & Jennifer Morrison (Edinburgh Napier University)

 

Undergraduate Journalism

WINNER - Hairdressing's Forgotten Clients - Shanai Dunglinson (University of Leeds)

“The jury loved the clever framing of shots and creative use of graphics to delve deep into this under-reported issue. The reporter’s own personal connection and knowledge elevated this piece to make it a compelling watch.”

Nominees:

Grassroots Rugby - Christian Morante (University of Leeds)
That's News to Me - Broadcast Production Class of 2025 (Queen's University Belfast)

 

Undergraduate Saving the Planet

WINNER - On the Red List - Mathilde van Ooijen, Andrea Costa, Carla Basu, Sean Burns & Federica Massini (University of the West of Scotland)

“This was a well accomplished, presenter led piece with lots of personality. The jurors liked the fact that the animal subject of the film was not one normally centre stage. The presenter was confident and professional, the contributors were well cast, and the camera work was impressive.”

Nominees:

Go Fish! - Annalena Ulvee, Kara Harvey-Hill & Sophia Vypalova-Simon (Leeds Arts University)
One Woman's Green Revolution - Callum Felice, James Smith, Ben Fry, Will Cann & James Gibson (Southampton Solent University)

 

Undergraduate Craft Skills – Camerawork

WINNER - Trapped - Archie Barker (University of Salford)

“The jurors were impressed by the strategically placed camera angles creating an immersive, fast-paced storytelling. This team delivered a compelling narrative with clear ambition and innovation.”

 

Undergraduate Craft Skills – Editing

WINNER - Happy Death - Darcy Wootton-Davies (University of Staffordshire)

“This piece was a brilliant display of craftsmanship. Every cut was purposeful, steering the audience with precision. The jurors said that the pacing swept them along effortlessly.”

 

Undergraduate Craft Skills – Production Design

WINNER - Anomaly - Artūrs Vobļikovs (Middlesex University)

“The jurors said that this was a rewatchable and enchanting production. Amazing sets with rich detail and dynamic elements. The colour palette stood out, enhancing the visual storytelling. Every element felt intentional. Visually captivating and full of creative flair.”

 

Undergraduate Craft Skills – Sound

WINNER - ESC - Osian Jones (Manchester Metropolitan University (SODA))

“This production was described as a “sonic delight”, which showcases a full range of ability. Sound was thoughtfully crafted throughout. The strong vocal work added both depth and clarity.”

 

Undergraduate Craft Skills – Writing

WINNER - Anomaly - Artūrs Vobļikovs (Middlesex University)

“An original and impressive script brought to life with charm and strong character development. Fresh, tongue-in-cheek, with authentic dialogue. Rich characters and a clever twist delivered in a short space. A confident, engaging piece that made a clear statement.”

 

Postgraduate Categories

 

Postgraduate Animation

WINNER - Dragfox - Lisa Ott, Owen Thomas, John Cooney & team (National Film and Television School)

“The jurors thought the animation was beautiful - from the props to the lighting, to the stop motion itself. They were impressed with how the makers managed to pull off an all singing, all dancing animation scene - and how the story itself handled complex and sensitive themes.”

Nominees:

Adiós - José Prats, Bernardo Angeletti, Natalia Kyriacou, Aurora Melpignano & team (National Film and Television School)
Bunnyhood - Mansi Maheshwari, Ashionye Ogene, Anna Moore, James Davis & team (National Film and Television School)

 

Postgraduate Drama

WINNER - Latcho Drom (Good Road) - Lottie Graham, Victoria González Rocamora, Essi Hyrkki, Lauren Wynter & team (National Film and Television School)

“A visually gorgeous film. The jury admired the research and immersion into a community that isn’t widely represented.  A well thought through film which confidently married an amateur cast with professional filming techniques. The nuanced performances and casting of real-life brothers gave the piece an emotional depth.”

Nominees:

Rock, Paper, Scissors - Franz Böhm, Hayder Hoozeer, Hsien Yu Niu & Shivani Bhawnani (National Film and Television School)
Trouble - Arpita Ashok, Sarah Blok, Owen Cant, Ben Sales & team (National Film and Television School)

 

Postgraduate Entertainment and Comedy Drama

WINNER - Ministry of Enigmatic Affairs - Marina Fistal & Karan Dhar (National Film and Television School)

“A really polished and hilarious show that delivers on its promise with funny casting and excellent conception.”

Nominees:

Bongo's Big Adventure - Tamzin Murray, Matt Branston, Jake Duncan, Matthieu Levy & Charli Mackie (National Film and Television School)
The Good, the Dad & the Ugly - Natalia Alejarra, Chiara Schreder, Helena Gonzalez & Beatrix Gerencser (National Film and Television School)

 

Postgraduate Factual – Long Form

WINNER - milk - Miranda Stern, Ashionye Ogene, Yiwei Pu, Liam Sharpe & team (National Film and Television School)

“This was a truly unique and extraordinary film. The jurors declared this authored piece to be close to perfection - it was beautifully constructed; the emotional narrative pulled the audience through every twist and turn and it was impressively creative in its stylisation. There were layers upon layers of compelling and complex storytelling which made it feel professional and utterly absorbing.”

Nominees:

Ascend - Alistair Bibby (University of Salford)
Kiwi Farms: The worst website you’ve never heard of - Fi McBean & Alice Horrell (City, University of London)

 

Postgraduate Factual – Short Form

WINNER - Leave Only Footprints - Philip Denvir (Queen’s University Belfast)

“The jury admired the film’s beautiful shooting and editing, praising its pace, strong use of archive, and engaging sound design. They felt it was an excellently executed, topical piece that drew the audience in with care and precision.”

Nominees:

Is This It? - Somerset Phaedrus, Andre Leo, Katie Ellwood, Sarah-Louise Davila & team (National Film and Television School)
My Heart is Broken - Helen Lambert, Sam Rothera, Nick Smyth, Cameron Mole & Cameron Ward (National Film and Television School)

 

Postgraduate Journalism

WINNER - Lewisham: Children's education in crisis due to poor housing - Mathilde Hourticq & Rajeshwari Kashyap (City, University of London)

“With its impressive access, strong voices and excellent use of pictures and graphics, the jury felt this could have been on any broadcaster. A well-constructed narrative on a topical important issue with all the ingredients to create an impactful TV news report.”

Nominees:

Artificial Intimacy - William Goodrich, Lilly Croucher & Laura Howes (City, University of London)
Project Mbappé: A Path to the Pros? - Kevin Cremen, Esme Jones & Ella-Jane Coxwell (City, University of London)

 

Postgraduate Saving the Planet

WINNER - Beyond the Bay - Daniel Green, Oliver Cummins, Bettina Zironi & Nir Perlman (National Film and Television School)

“This was a standout film with a great sense of authorship and vision. The jurors described it as an organically powerful film with brilliant use of sound and knockout cinematography in which every shot was carefully considered to serve the story. A clever film which was beautiful to watch.”

Nominees:

A Hole With a View - Felix Prater, Beatrice de Trenqualye & Benet Serra Reche (National Film and Television School)
One Last Farm - Nikki Dodd (University of the West of England)

 

Postgraduate Craft Skills – Camerawork

WINNER - Beyond the Bay - Daniel Green & Oliver Cummins (National Film and Television School)

“With a compelling narrative of those living in a place where time stood still, the composition and framing of the camerawork were exceptional in capturing the mood. Along with a strong soundscape, the breathtaking landscape shots highlighted beauty and destruction in the same frame, making this a dramatic visual experience for the jury. In particular, the use of black and white only amplified the lives of islanders whose lives are affected by living under the ticking time bomb of climate change.”

 

Postgraduate Craft Skills – Editing

WINNER - milk - Yiwei Pu (National Film and Television School)

“Moved by this extremely emotional, scattered, open and fragile film, the editing was crucial in laying the foundations of compartmentalising the subject matter’s mind and emotions. While dealing with touching and sometimes chaotic storytelling from the principal character, it was the editing that the jury agreed helped the narrative feel seamless, with masterful creativity, pacing and rhythm that flowed effortlessly, holding the viewer’s attention throughout.”

 

Postgraduate Craft Skills – Production Design

WINNER - Adiós - Aurora Melpignano (National Film and Television School)

“From the very first scene, every frame was carefully considered. The set design was phenomenal in bringing the characters’ story and their micro-expressions to life, along with the attention to detail in the demarcation of internal and external environments, made this a firm winner. The viewer is creatively transported to a recreation of rural Spain so vivid that its stop-motion world feels more tangible than many live-action films.”

 

Postgraduate Craft Skills – Sound

WINNER - Rock, Paper, Scissors - Bryony Lear & Marcin Mazurek (National Film and Television School)

“Capturing different sound environments is often underrated, and the sound department does not always receive the recognition it deserves. The sound design in this film played an intrinsic role in shaping the unfolding events in each scene. The viewer is transported into a tense and gripping drama that immerses the audience in its unique and textured world, leaving you feeling right in the heart of the trenches.”

 

Postgraduate Craft Skills – Writing

WINNER - milk - Miranda Stern (National Film and Television School)

“Layering multiple storylines can be tricky to navigate, especially when you’re tight on time. However, the writing cues drive the narrative forward, providing the audience insights into the mind of an individual searching for answers as they tell their compelling and organic story, resonating long after it ends.”