ACCLAIMED filmmaker and University of Cumbria Professor, Terry Abraham, is celebrating Television Society success after winning the prestigious RTS award.
Terry managed to come out on top after producing the concluding chapter of his ‘Life On A Mountain’ series, about Helvellyn in the Lake District, has been named ‘Best Factual Production’ at the RTS North East and the Border Awards 2022.
Several years in the making, Wildlife Media graduates Paul Bacon and Nathan Buckley accompanied Terry on many of the shoots for ‘Life on a Mountain: A Year on Helvellyn’ over a period of 15 months.
The pair have already been recognised in 2022 as one of more than 100 ‘Creative Sparks’ from UK universities honoured to showcase the importance of the creative industries.
As Terry picked up his award, he said: “It’s only begun to sink in that my Helvellyn film has won an award from the Royal Television Society.
“It’s humbling to reflect upon the production and how it has put Cumbria on the map. I’m immensely proud of everyone who helped and supported me on the film, the good and decent folk who featured in the film and behind the scenes including Nathan and Paul.
“There was stiff competition in the category and so I’m privileged to have won this recognition. I care about the people, places, heritage, culture and history that I film, and my wish is that people everywhere become inspired to learn and care too.”
The University of Cumbria,which Terry joined as a Professor of Practice in 2020, were among the sponsors of this year’s awards on February 26, 2022.
Professor Julie Mennell, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria, said: “Congratulations to Terry for the success of his film and of this Lake District series that tells the story of the place which we have such a deep-rooted connection with.
“Transforming lives through learning, research and practice, it is our mission to inspire our students with skills and knowledge so they can thrive. We’re delighted that Terry’s film provided valuable professional placements for graduates of our Wildlife Media programme.”
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