BA Film graduate Elian Beaumont scooped two prestigious RTS Yorkshire Student Awards at a glittering ceremony on Wednesday 5 March. 

Elian was honoured with two special Craft Awards for Cinematography and Editing for his films Find Me  and Belonging, respectively. This follows his success at last year’s RTS Yorkshire Student Awards and The Graddies Student Film Awards. 

Elian, from Grimsby, said: “I am absolutely ecstatic. Last year felt like a once-in-a-lifetime moment and achievement, and to have that again for the second year, and to win two awards this time, is an unbelievable feeling. I absolutely could not have done this without the support and guidance of the media staff at Leeds Trinity University – both technically and personally.” 

Dr Robbie McAllister, programme leader for Film at Leeds Trinity University, said: “Watching Elian’s development as a filmmaker has been an immense privilege for the whole team here at Leeds Trinity. We are looking forward to seeing what productions he will work on next and are keen to support him on his professional journey.” 

Judges also praised Television Production students Harry Tombling and Fraser Whur, who came second in the Saving The Planet category, which focuses on films about environmental issues, with their film Nature’s Holme.

The pair made the seven-minute documentary, which tells the story of a rewilding project by volunteers in West Yorkshire, as part of their Level 5 Documentary module. 

Broadcast Journalism student Theo Darvill was also shortlisted in the Factual: Short Form category for his documentary film Slanky – Whatever You Want It To Be, about a lifestyle brand, which he filmed and edited in his second year at Leeds Trinity. 

The nominees beat off competition from hundreds of students from universities across North, East, South and West Yorkshire to gain the praise of expert judges from the television industry, who gathered for the ceremony at York St John University. 

Lindsay Eastwood, Senior University Teacher in Television Production at Leeds Trinity University said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled to see Elian, Harry, Fraser and Theo’s hard work and talent being recognised. Throughout their time at Leeds Trinity, they have shown passion and commitment to learning and developing their skills and have produced numerous high quality pieces of work. It has been a delight to be part of their learning journey and see them grow into industry-ready professionals.” 

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