Benedict Spence BSC wins Photography Scripted RTS Craft & Design Award for Eric

Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, has crowned the winners for the prestigious RTS Craft & Design Awards 2024. The ceremony took place this evening at the London Hilton on Park Lane, hosted by Charlotte Hawkins from ITV’s Good Morning Britain and ITV’s Racing. 

Across 29 competitive categories, the awards celebrate the vast variety of skills and processes involved in programme making. The BBC led the way with 10 awards, including two of the three Director awards: Janet Fraser Crook won Director – Multicamera for her work on Coldplay at Glastonbury 2024, and Paddy Wivell’s Hell Jumper took home the Director – Non-scripted award.

Netflix followed closely with seven awards, including the Sound – Scripted award for its global sensation Baby Reindeer. Psychological thriller series Eric, produced by SISTER and Little Chick for Netflix, received the highest number of wins (three) for a single programme, including Effects – SFX, Photography – Scripted (for Benedict Spence BSC), and Picture Enhancement.

The newly established Multicamera Work – Sport category went to Sean Randle for Sky Sports’ World Darts Championship Final 2024 broadcast. The jurors said it required a high standard of skill to bring the excitement and atmosphere of the sporting event to life.

Presented at the discretion of the RTS, the RTS Special Award for 2024 was awarded to three organisations who are helping to alleviate the ongoing challenges that TV freelancers are facing: The TV Collective, The Film and TV Charity and TV Mindset. The Outstanding Contribution Award was presented to the award-winning producer, writer and director Peter Kosminsky, whose illustrious career spans all of journalism, documentary and drama, and who recently directed the highly-anticipated second and final series of the BBC’s Wolf Hall adaptation.

Emma Gormley, Chair of RTS Craft & Design, said: “It has been a privilege to witness the level of talent that is evident across the UK television landscape. After what has been a difficult year for many in the industry, the RTS Craft & Design Awards provide a moment for us to come together as a community to celebrate successes but also to acknowledge these challenges and share our thoughts on how we move forward. The winners we’re highlighting this evening are exemplary leaders in the UK creative industry, and are instrumental in producing – mostly against the odds – the outstanding programming we’ve all enjoyed this year.  A huge congratulations to all our winners and nominees!” 

See below the full list of winners and nominees.

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Photography – Scripted 

WINNER – Benedict Spence BSC Eric SISTER / Little Chick for Netflix 

“The Jury felt that the cinematography worked beautifully in tandem with the performances, allowing them to sing. The overall aesthetic was as close to art as you can get.” 

Nominees: 

• Krzysztof Trojnar Baby Reindeer Clerkenwell Films for Netflix 

• Philipp Haberlandt Lost Boys & Fairies Duck Soup Films for BBC One 

Photography – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Photography Team Earthsounds Offspring Films in association with Apple for Apple TV+ 

“Over 3 years of chasing elusive animals across landscapes and global climes, the photography team captured the stunning visuals that give an added dimension to the soundtrack of this winning entry, revealing the unexpected, unfamiliar and untold ways in which animals communicate.”  

Nominees: 

• Camera Team Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory Wildstar Films & National Geographic for Disney+ 

• Simon Fanthorpe, Sarah Hunt, Steve Anderson & Nick Tanner JFK: The Home Movie That Changed The World Shearwater Media/Passion Distribution for ITV 

Casting Award 

WINNER – Rosalie Clayton Boarders Studio Lambert for BBC Three 

“The Jury thought that a clearly rigorous casting process delivered a brilliant young cast brimming with authenticity. Creating a team of relatively new performers who gelled together so well was no mean feat and was achieved perfectly.” 

Nominees: 

• Lauren Evans Lost Boys & Fairies Duck Soup Films for BBC One 

• Jill Trevellick Mr Bates vs The Post Office ITV Studios and Little Gem for ITV1 

Costume Design – Scripted 

WINNER – Orla Smyth-Mill The Long Shadow New Pictures for ITV1 

“The Jury noted the impeccable research, authentic textures and even deliberately ill-fitting costumes which brought characters to life in a story that wasn’t an easy one to tell, but a hugely important one.” 

Nominees: 

• Suzanne Cave Eric SISTER / Little Chick for Netflix 

• Andrew Cox Lost Boys & Fairies Duck Soup Films for BBC One 

Design – Programme Content Sequences 

WINNER – Oliver Smyth The Battle to Beat Malaria Wingspan Productions, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and Arte France for BBC Two 

“The Jury were so impressed with this entry they selected it as an outright winner.  There was a softness and humanity to this sequence, lifting it out of the normal genre of ‘science graphics’, beautifully matched to the warmth and tenderness of the programme narrative.” 

Design – Titles 

WINNER – Intermission Film Boiling Point (Series 1) Ascendant Fox, Matriarch Productions and It’s All Made Up Productions for BBC One 

“A stylish sequence, with a frantic pace but without being an assault on the senses. Retro, and yet with a modern feel, this title sequence hit its brief perfectly and gave a clear foretaste of the drama that was to follow.”  

Nominees: 

• BBC Sport, BBC Creative, Directed by Balázs Simon, Produced by BlinkInk Match of the Day UEFA EURO 2024 BlinkInk / BBC Sport for BBC One 

• Andy Johnston Spent Various Artists Limited for BBC Two

Director – Multicamera 

WINNER – Janet Fraser Crook Coldplay at Glastonbury 2024 BBC Studios Music Production for BBC One 

“The Judges were highly impressed with the scale and creative agility of this live-on-air capture from Glastonbury. The in-built limitations of the generic camera plan for the Pyramid Stage had been constantly revised and embellished right up to the wire, adding in cameras that had never been used at the Pyramid Stage before. The coverage delivered not only brilliantly communicated the creative ambitions of the band, but also reflected the joy and emotion of the event at large. The dynamic range of intimacy versus epic scale made this one of the most memorable pieces of television from Glastonbury.” 

Nominees: 

• Andrew Swift Match of the Day Live: FA Cup Final BBC Sport for BBC One 

• Paul Dugdale RAYE At The Royal Albert Hall Aldgate Pictures for BBC One 

Director – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Paddy Wivell Hell Jumper Expectation TV for BBC Two 

“The apparently simple use of UGC helped the story feel rich and ensured the viewer formed an intimate connection with the subject. The use of voice notes to help drive the narrative was original and made for a powerful tool in the storytelling.” 

Nominees: 

• Tom Green & Tommy Forbes Me and the Voice in My Head Hungry Bear Media for Channel 4 

• Colette Camden Six Silent Killings: Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle Five Mile Films for Sky Documentaries 

Director – Scripted  

WINNER – Molly Manners One Day Drama Republic Production with Universal International Studios and Focus Features for Netflix 

“The Jury were blown away by the gorgeous and subtle directing by the winner of this category, allowing viewers to be fully swept away by the tenderness, humour and intimacy of the piece.” 

Nominees: 

• Rosco 5 Juice Various Artists Limited and BBC Three 

• James Strong Mr Bates vs The Post Office ITV Studios and Little Gem for ITV1

Editing – Sport  

WINNER – Nicholas Perry & Mandii Kuller Andy Murray: Will to Win BBC Sport for BBC One 

“The Jury were unanimous in their appreciation of this fantastic piece of sports editing. The skillful use of archive, music, sound and graphics expertly crafted in the edit was “captivating” and “emotive” and particularly impressive when you consider the timeframe, they had to make it in. The story telling engaged everyone and made you want more.”  

Nominees: 

• Harry Cambage & Scott Cassidy Jude Bellingham Feature – Euro 2024 ITV Sport for ITV1 

• Steve Wakeford Sky Sports Cricket – The Late Cut Sky Sports 

Editing – Entertainment and Comedy 

WINNER – Gareth Heal Peacock (Series 2) Big Talk Studios in association with Bullion for BBC Three 

“The Jury loved this fast paced, cleverly edited show. Building from the beginning to a real crescendo, the fast pace, with jump cuts, helped paint a picture of panic but with humour. You almost felt like you were there at the party experiencing the chaos with them.” 

Nominees: 

• Gareth McEwen Big Boys (Series 2) Roughcut TV for Channel 4 

• Christopher Bird & David Head DODGER – Coronation BBC Studios for CBBC

Editing – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Otto Burnham Atomic People Minnow Films for BBC Two 

“Consummately constructed, the use of archive and testimony was expertly woven together to create a deeply moving experience.” 

Nominees: 

• Garry Crystal Me and the Voice in My Head Hungry Bear Media for Channel 4 

• Hamit Shonpal, Kanwaljeet Thind & Asim Ali The Body Next Door Raw TV for Sky

Editing – Scripted 

WINNER – Mark Sanger Masters of the Air Apple Studios with Amblin Television / Playtone for Apple TV+ 

“A large number of entries, with work of an extremely high standard made this a very competitive category. Fantastic aerial sequences of real style and flair were part of what made this a stand out entry.” 

Nominees: 

• Peter Oliver, Mike Holliday & Benjamin Gerstein Baby Reindeer Clerkenwell Films for Netflix 

• Ben Yeates This Town Kudos, Nebulastar, co-produced with Mercury Studios, in association with Stigma Films for BBC One 

Effects – SFX 

WINNER – Becky Johnson & Paul Vincett (Stitches & Glue) Eric SISTER / Little Chick for Netflix 

“The Judges were impressed by the innovative suit technology, emotional puppetry, and strong production, which brought the 80s-inspired character to life with impressive animatronics.”  

Nominees: 

• Real SFX Doctor Who Bad Wolf a co-production with BBC Studios for BBC One 

• Neil Corbould, Caimin Bourne, Stuart Heath & Glen Winchester Masters of the Air Apple Studios with Amblin Television / Playtone for Apple TV+ 

Effects – VFX 

WINNER – Alan Church, Simon Giles, David Schneider & James Hattsmith The Tattooist of Auschwitz Synchronicity Films in association with Sky Studios and All3Media International for Sky 

“The Jury said this was brilliant use of VFX, including tattoo and body replacements, with 600 expertly crafted shots that sensitively enhance the storytelling.”  

Nominees: 

• VFX Team Eric SISTER / Little Chick for Netflix 

• Ben Turner, Reece Ewing, Framestore & Rumble VFX The Crown Leftbank Pictures for Netflix

Lighting for Multicamera 

WINNER – Nigel Catmur, Joe Phillips, Oliver Lifely & Martin Higgins Gladiators Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK for BBC One 

“The Jury were very impressed by the scale of the rig and the team’s ability to create dynamic lighting looks, beautifully integrated with floor and wall projected content. The team captured the nostalgic feel of the original show, but with modern technology bought it very much up to date in terms of its lighting style. The complexities of lighting a 360-degree arena were embraced well and gave the show a wonderful dynamic live event look.” 

Nominees: 

• James Tinsley The Traitors Studio Lambert for BBC One 

Make Up Design – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Suzi Battersby & Megan Thomas Secrets of the Neanderthals BBC Studios for Netflix 

“The Judges said the team produced a real WOW moment, undertaking meticulous research and working in challenging conditions to produce stand out work.” 

Nominees: 

• Jacqui Mallett Gladiators Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK for BBC One 

• Debbie Dannell, Sophie Roberts, Lewis Pallett & Lisa Houghton Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas Done + Dusted in association with Apple for Apple TV+ 

Make Up Design – Scripted 

WINNER – Sharon Miller, Kym Menzies-Foster & Kelly Taylor Three Little Birds Tiger Aspect Productions / Douglas Road Productions for ITVX / ITV1 

“The Judges paid tribute to the authentic and believable looks, with the Make Up team drawing on their own family histories to faithfully depict the lives and looks of the 1950s Windrush generation.”    

Nominees: 

• Emma Cowen Lost Boys & Fairies Duck Soup Films for BBC One 

• Frances Hounsom & Vincent Van Dyke The Tattooist of Auschwitz Synchronicity Films in association with Sky Studios and All3Media International for Sky 

Multicamera Work 

WINNER – Camera Team Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins (Series 5) Minnow Films for Channel 4 

“With only six cameras and a drone the Jury was particularly impressed by the camera team’s ability to capture not only the scale but also the high intensity and pain of a show of this nature. The filmic style was greatly admired by the jury and they were impressed the fact that the show would have been shot as live to capture all the action as it happened while coping with the challenges of terrain and weather.“ 

Nominees: 

• Danny Tate Banged Up Shine TV for Channel 4 

• Camera Team The Traitors Studio Lambert for BBC One 

Multicamera Work – Sport 

WINNER – Sean Randle World Darts Championship Final 2024 Sky Sports / EMG for Sky Sports 

“An exceptional job – our winner brought the excitement and atmosphere of a sporting event to life, so much so it felt like we were watching a shiny floor entertainment show and not a darts match!  Excellent timing, attention to detail and shot calling.  Blown away by the accurate use and timings of match shots, replays and audience reactions.  Our winner is a true expert at his craft!”  

Nominees: 

• Jamie Oakford Amazon Prime Football – Luton vs Arsenal Sunset+Vine for Amazon Prime 

• Matthew Griffiths London Marathon BBC Sport for BBC One 

Music Original Score – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Morgan Kibby Queens Wildstar Films & National Geographic for Disney+ 

“To find a new way of characterising wildlife is no mean feat and the music in our winning entry does it in a unique and surprising way.” 

Nominees: 

• Ed Harcourt Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story Story Films and Archface Films for Sky 

• Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea, Sara Barone & Russell Emanuel Planet Earth III: Extremes BBC Studios Natural History Unit with BBC America, ZDF, France Televisions and the Open University for BBC One

Music Original Score – Scripted 

WINNER – Shez Manzoor, Nida Manzoor, Sanya Manzoor & Benjamin Fregin We Are Lady Parts (Series 2) Working Title Television, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group for Channel 4 

“Creating a believable sound for a fictional Muslim female punk band, is integral to this show. It smashes its way through the screen.” 

Nominees: 

• Oli Julian & Nick Foster Renegade Nell Lookout Point for Disney+ 

• Vince Pope True Detective: Night Country HBO Entertainment for Sky Atlantic 

Picture Enhancement 

WINNER – Toby Tomkins Eric SISTER / Little Chick for Netflix 

“Expertly graded to create a sharp, immersive period feel that maintains authenticity, delivering a beautifully crafted and precise visual experience.”  

Nominees: 

• Picture Finishing Team Mammals: Dark BBC Studios for BBC One 

• Duncan Russell The Jetty Firebird Pictures for BBC One 

Production Design – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Natalie O’Connor The Enfield Poltergeist MetFilm / Concordia Studio in association with Apple for Apple TV+ 

“An original take on a famous story that was brought to life with exceptional vision, flair and richness.” 

Nominees: 

• Matthew Button, Daniela Faggio, Peter Arnold, Gavin Morris, Rachel Hubbard & Lennie Beare D-Day: The Unheard Tapes Wall to Wall Media BBC iPlayer / BBC Two / The Open University / History Channel for BBC Two 

• James Dillon Taskmaster (Series 16 & 17) Avalon for Channel 4 

Production Design – Scripted 

WINNER – Phil Sims Doctor Who Bad Wolf a co-production with BBC Studios for BBC One 

“A portal into a world of pure imagination and creative ambition, which the jury said was beautifully executed.  

Nominees: 

• Martin Childs & Alison Harvey The Crown (Series 6) Left Bank Pictures for Netflix 

• Stevie Herbert, Pilar Foy & Phil Noall The Tattooist of Auschwitz Synchronicity Films in association with Sky Studios and All3Media International for Sky 

Production Management Award 

WINNER – The Production Management Team Squid Game: The Challenge Studio Lambert and The Garden for Netflix 

“The Jury were wowed by the sheer scale of this production in every aspect from the creation and build of the replica set and environment to overseeing the casting and management of over 456 contestants. In addition to this managing the logistics and requirements for over 750 production and crew on site daily. The complex nature of the trials and games also presented difficult safety and duty of care risks. Highly impressive and a world first in scale and ambition for unscripted reality shows.” 

Nominees: 

• Planet Earth III Production Management Team Planet Earth III BBC Studios Natural History Unit with BBC America, ZDF, France Televisions and the Open University for BBC One 

• The Production Management Team Race Across the World Studio Lambert for BBC One 

Sound – Non-scripted 

WINNER – Nick Ryan, Ben Baird and Sound Team The Enfield Poltergeist MetFilm / Concordia Studio in association with Apple for Apple TV+ 

“Creative use of sound design at the heart of the storytelling excellently crafted “brilliantly managed to capture the sound of the period”. Used all the drama tropes of a horror film and cleverly wove them into a factual space.”  

Nominees: 

• Tristan Powell, Patrick Fripp, Claire Ellis & Greg Gettens Robbie Williams RSA Films for Netflix 

• Sound Team Secret World of Sound With David Attenborough Humble Bee Films and Infield Fly Productions for Sky 

Sound – Scripted 

WINNER – James Ridgway, Matt Skelding, Jake Whitelee & Tom Jenkins Baby Reindeer Clerkenwell Films for Netflix 

The sound design was meticulous and immersed the viewer in the psychological experience of the protagonist creating a crushingly intense experience.  

Nominees: 

• Sound Team KAOS SISTER / Anthem for Netflix 

• Sound Team The Gentlemen Moonage Pictures in association with Miramax for Netflix 

RTS Special Award 

WINNER – The TV Collective, The Film and TV Charity and TV Mindset

Oustanding Contribution Award 

WINNER – Peter Kosminsky