RTS Scotland Student Television Awards 2019

The Royal Television Society’s Scotland Centre, honored the winners of its 2019 Student Awards, sponsored by STV, at a glittering ceremony held at The Argyle Street Arches, Glasgow. The event was hosted by STV News entertainment reporter Laura Boyd and comedic double act Link & Lorne. As part of a new partnership we are delighted to have STV support the Scotland Student Awards by filming the event to broadcast edited highlights on the STV Player after the event.

The RTS Student Awards celebrates the best audiovisual work created by students at undergraduate and postgraduate level in ten categories across Animation, Comedy & Entertainment, Drama, Short Form, Factual, Production Design, Editing, Sound, Camera, and new this year – Writing.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland led the way with its students taking home five of the awards, with the University of Glasgow making its first ever entry and winning in the Short Form category, and the University of Stirling scooping all three nominations and the win for the Factual award. 

James Wilson, Chair of RTS Scotland Student Television Awards said: “The judges were greatly impressed by the high standard and ambition of this year’s submissions. These awards play an important role in supporting the talent of tomorrow’s television industry and STV’s involvement giving us the opportunity to view the entries online ensures the work reaches a wider audience.”

Simon Pitts, Chief Executive Officer, STV: “It’s a hugely exciting time for Scotland’s creative industries. By supporting new talent we can ensure Scotland remains at the forefront of creativity. STV is delighted to be offering a platform to the nominees by showcasing their programmes on the STV Player, with highlights of tonight’s event also available.  Beyond tonight, my colleagues at STV will offer mentoring for the winners to support their entry into this vibrant industry.”

All commended, nominated and winning films will be available along with the highlights on STV player:  https://player.stv.tv/summary/rts-student#rts-student-awards

RTS Scotland gives thanks to our generous drinks reception sponsor Mediapec, and wishes each of the students the very best of luck as they make their way forward with their careers. If the creative talent in the room was anything to go by, then we have an exciting future to look forward to in Scottish television.

This years nominees and winners are as follows: