News / 16 Mar 2026
Animation students nominated for Royal Television Awards
BA (Hons) Animation
Students from BA (Hons) Animation have been nominated for the for the Royal Television Society Yorkshire Student Awards.
The Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards are one of the gold standard awards in the TV industry, showcasing talent across all genres in British television. Prizes are awarded regionally, with winners going on to the national RTS Student Awards later in the year.
The course has received seven nominations across four categories, with a total of 17 students working on the shortlisted animations.
By competition category, the shortlisted films are:
Best Animation
Abby & Crabby by Olivia Stevens
Dreamer by Michael Dimsey
Entertainment and Comedy Drama
Girls At Uni by Georgina Oldknow
See You Later Space Invader by Ally Babbini-Baker, George Mead, Katie Holland, Jenna Haldane
Journalism
Straatsrason by Kaspar Graef Lakin, Jessica Kapur, Kacper Wolski, and Mia Cooper
Saving The Planet
Bin Duty by Wren Owens, Jake Thomas, Katie Holland, and Esme Jones
Swim Free by Siera Deshishku, Bonnie Wright, Evelyn Cheung and Michael Dimsey
“The animation team are very proud of our students for their nominations for the Royal Television Society Student Awards - Yorkshire Region. This recognition is a testament to their talent, hard work and passion for telling compelling stories through animation. We are looking forward to attending the ceremony on 18th March to celebrate their achievements and are keeping our fingers crossed for a win!”
Michael Smith, BA (Hons) Animation Course Leader
The winners will be announced at the awards event taking place at Leeds Trinity University on Wednesday 18 March. The event is open to all students, not just nominees, and is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the talented industry professionals from within the region.