Last weekend, Cardiff Union TV attended ÔÇ£NaSTA40ÔÇØ, the 40th National Student Television Awards where they received a nomination for Best Broadcaster.┬á They were also shortlisted to the top six for Best Sport Video and Best Video for Music.┬á
The annual event is hosted by a different student TV station every year, and this year was the turn of XTV (Exeter UniversityÔÇÖs Television Station).
Over 400 students turned out in force in Exeter on Friday 5th April, traveling both from the surrounding areas and from more exotic climates such as Glasgow and Essex. This gave the weekend a great feeling of being a national event.
The weekend was jam-packed with events, kicking off with the NaSTA Annual General Meeting in which all stations had input into how the National Student TV Association is run. The wacky and wonderful ÔÇÿGolden BodgeÔÇÖ took place on the Saturday morning, and involved different stations collaborating to make short, one-take films ÔÇô no editing allowed! As is always the case with NaSTA events, one of the highlights is having the opportunity to socialise with other stations. For many, it was the first chance to meet other student TV makers from across the country.
Throughout Saturday, there was a large choice of workshops to attend, presented by industry-expert speakers who were all sensational. Attendees were able to engage with sessions that were tailored to their specific areas of interest.
One truly inspirational speaker was Chris Cook, Lead Studio Director of BBC One News at Six and Ten, and also the Andrew Marr Show. He was able to give an insight into the reality of working for the BBC and in a news capacity. Steve Hughes, a profound director whose credits include Dr Who, Doctors and Land Girls spoke about directing and producing TV drama and film, whilst other speakers gave advice on how to begin a career in media and in independent production companies. There were also workshops lead by ex-students who began in student TV; it was especially interesting to hear how student TV helped to kick start their career.
The awards ceremony itself was a black tie event which started with a drinks reception, followed by a 3 course meal. The awards up for grabs ranged from ÔÇÿBest Freshers CoverageÔÇÖ to ÔÇÿBest AnimationÔÇÖ, giving a chance for all aspects of student TV to be appreciated and for members to showcase their best work from the past year.
The results were judged by TV industry professionals such as Senior TV Executive Tim Marshall, BAFTA nominated screen writer Lisa Holdsworth, and Channel 4 presenter Rick Edwards ÔÇô who is, incidentally, going to be hosting Cardiff Student MediaÔÇÖs very own awards on April 27th.
It was a wonderful ceremony and whilst CUTV didnÔÇÖt receive a winnerÔÇÖs trophy, they achieved a nomination for the profound title of Best Broadcaster. They were also short listed in the Top 6 for Best Sport and Best Video for Music.
Sophie Gregory, CUTV Controller, said of the nominations, ÔÇ£CUTV are so proud to have dedicated, talented members who have contributed all year round, helping us to be listed as one of the leading student TV stations┬á in 2013.ÔÇØ
To quote the awards ceremony hosts, comedians Dan John and Glynn Jones, ÔÇÿStudents make the best telly!ÔÇÖ
Sophie Gregory and Helen Griffiths
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