Aspiring filmmakers from Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (O&CVC) had their work recognised at a special awards ceremony celebrating a new partnership with the rail industry.
The budding directors were on a unique course funded by Network Rail and First Great Western, which encouraged the college’s film students to create short films depicting rail travel in their local area. The college and its students will also benefit from a bursary fund to help support the film department and kit it out with new equipment. Autumn Edwards Hayter and Roshni Sabberwal scooped the top prize for their creative short film.
In second place were Jessica Oliviera, Matthew Wheeler and Richard D’Costa, while Jamie Underwood and Phil Koch finished third. The students worked in groups, each producing a film no longer than three minutes that was appraised by a panel of rail industry judges.
Roshni Sabberwal said: “We cannot believe that we have come first, all of the films were really different and they were all very impressive. The awards ceremony was amazing, I almost felt famous walking to the stage to receive my prize.”
Film studies teacher Damien Homer said: “The students have been great and have handled this task really well. Network Rail and First Great Western have really helped out the media department with their generous bursary and we are all very grateful.”
To see the films, visit www.networkrail.co.uk/thegreatwestern
