Bill Vinten GTC University Awards 2024 Submissions

There were 23 films submitted, coming from eight different universities. The winners will be announced at the Award presentation ceremony, held at University of Surrey on Wednesday 20 November.

BV Awards 2024 submissions
 

More Than Medals

Bournemouth University
Rory Mabina - Camera Operator
Sport Documentary

Martin Bland is a team GB trampolinist and welcomes us behind the curtain, into his life.

The Dog Food Programme

Bournemouth University
Alex Geoghegan - Director of Photography
Psychological Thriller

A lonely man spots an advert on TV offering a cash prize to partake in a programme to eat the same 3 meals every day for a month.

Urban Eats: London

Bournemouth University
Adrian Dominiak - Camera Operator
Documentary

Uncovering the stories behind the multi-cultural world of the London Street food scene.

Love Dad

Bath Spa University
Lily Zavolas - Director of Photography
Drama

A young woman comes to terms with her troubled past.

Soccability

Bath Spa University
Stanley Hamilton - Director of Photography
Documentary

A heartwarming documentary about a mixed ability football club in Essex.

Calla Lily

Bath Spa University
Emi Thompson - Director of Photography
Experimental

Caia puts a break up behind her with dreams, flowers and new friends.

An Easy Pill to Swallow

University of Surrey
Daniel Bland - Director of Photography
Drama

Miles is captivated by Tyler's podcasts which are filled with false promises and dreams of personal success tied to a vision of masculinity. But as Miles becomes more involved he begins to realise Tyler's promises are empty.

Celebrating 10 years of Paws2Rescue

University of Surrey
Ben Foreman - Camera Operator
Documentary

In 2023, Paws2rescue celebrated 10 years of working in Romania and beyond. This mini documentary delves into the ongoing challenges of the stray dog crisis in Romania while highlighting the individuals supported by the charity and their recent milestones, particularly the moment the first rescue dogs moved into the newly build shelter by the charity.

UNCANCELLED

University of Surrey
Jozef Sopoliga - Director of Photography
Drama

Abigail Richards, a rising politician, has made mistakes that could ruin her career and reputation, a mistake that could get her cancelled. In desperation, she reaches out to a clandestine agency that is willing to take care of her problems but she will have to pay the price.

Star Crossed

Wiltshire College and University Centre
Sam Stewart - Camera Operator
Comedy

Pretty Follies

Wiltshire College and University Centre
Whillan Stewart - Camera Operator
Romance, Fantasy

Collapse

Wiltshire College and University Centre
Todd Greengrass - Camera Operator
Thriller, Drama

Two brothers, risk adverse Cal and adventure loving Ethan, embark into a cave system. When a sudden rock collapse separates the two of them; Cal, who is now in a race against time, must fight for survival and escape the cave.

Medusa

Anglia Ruskin Univesity
Deon Culpin - Director of Photography
Drama

Medusa is a modernised re-imagination of the classic myth, told from Medusa’s perspective. After being attacked, we follow her journey to understanding and accepting what has happened to her. Will she be able to rediscover her true self? Or will she let the monster consume her?

Effects

Anglia Ruskin Univesity
Alex Sole-Leris - Director of Photography
Moody Horror

Hunt

University of York
Charlie Ord - Director of Photography
Documentary

Documentary following Freddie Hunt, son of 1976 Formula 1 World Champion James Hunt, leaving his life and legacy in the fast lane behind to find peace in farming and nature conservation on a rural Scottish Farm.

St John's Blessing

University of York
Becky Tucker - Director of Photography
Costume Drama

Bavaria, 1701. On the morning of a routine execution, Ehrhart visits his prisoner, Thomas, to ask for forgiveness for what he will do later that day. But when Thomas refuses to perform the tradition, Ehrhart must confront his prisoner’s beliefs as well as his own to earn absolution.

Poles Apart

University of York
Ben Craig - Director of Photography
Drama

When Maureen discovers that her local town hall has been converted into a bar, she rallies her knitting circle for a protest, only to find herself bonding with the owner, Siohban, left questioning if they truly are so different.

Pouring Down

Coventry University
Sam Beckley - Director of Photography
Music

Music video for Swampmeat Family Band. 

Hush

Coventry University
Daniel Reynolds - Director of Photography
Drama

An Insight into Hillfields Estate

Coventry University
Harry Tatem - Director of Photography
Documentary

Until Today

University of Portsmouth
Gabbi Wolfe - Director of Photography
Costume Drama

Until Today is a 15-minute regency short film centred around the themes of young love, family and duty, and female agency.

Eventide

University of Portsmouth
Alfie Sadler - Director of Photography
Sci Fi

The pressure of a newly discovered future causes fear and chaos around the world. Over the course of five years, one family navigate the emotional toll of this unfathomable event.

In This Moment

University of Portsmouth
Jack Rogers - Director of Photography
Romance

When a hidden prospect is revealed and trust is broken, a young couple must face their future together.