Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media, University of York

17/12/2025

In this edition of our School of Arts and Creative Technologies Alumni Focus series, we're excited to feature Arnav Agarwal, a graduate of the MA Directing for Film and Television Production programme. Arnav's journey came full circle with his award-winning film God and Country, a project that went beyond the classroom and into the heart of storytelling.

Filming across a church, a country house, and a forest, Arnav created a visual masterpiece with his dedicated crew of 20. Guided by mentor Tim Leandro, Arnav honed his skills through hands-on experiences, culminating in four intense days of production that solidified his love for filmmaking.

Arnav’s journey has only just begun, and we can't wait to see where his creative vision takes him next! 🎥🌟

🔗 Want to learn more about Arnav's journey and the impact of the MA Directing for Film and Television programme? Read the full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/act-alumni-focus-arnav-agarwal-vision-kddae

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03/12/2025

🎬🖥️ Learning about the world of post-production with the crew behind Wicked Movie : For Good, 28 Years Later and more!

Last month we were honoured to be joined by Andrew Dearnley from Company 3, one of the largest post-production companies in the world. Having over two decades of experience and working on some of the biggest film and TV shows like Wicked and F1 The Movie, Andrew discussed both Company 3 itself and gave valuable insight into how to start a career in the industry.

A huge thank you to Andrew for this talk, sharing his fascinating experiences in post-production and outstanding advice!

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07/11/2025

Back in September, the School of Arts and Creative Technologies proudly hosted the Conference on Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries ( ).

Read more from Professor Mariana López, as she reflects on the event’s key discussions and future directions.

👉 https://enhancingaudiodescription.com/darci-conference-reflection

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07/11/2025

🌟 Congratulations to Puzzled Monkey Theatre for their brand new comedy play, Hand-Me-Downs! 🎭

Comprised of York for Life alumni and the recipient of the York Performance Award, the upcoming theatre company performed last month here at the Black Box Theatre!

The play depicted a complicated relationship between a pair of siblings and touched on difficult themes such as navigating early adulthood and grief.

We can’t wait to see what this talented group get up to next!

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22/10/2025

🌟 TFTI Welcome Week Mixers🌟

Throwback to Welcome Week, where we were thrilled to welcome new undergraduate students from Theatre, Film, Television, and Interactive Media (TFTI) courses at our Welcome Mixers! 🎉

Students from Theatre, Film and Television Production (FTP), Business of the Creative Industries (BCI), and Creative Technologies (CT) met their course mates, made new connections, and celebrated the beginning of an inspiring academic year at the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. 🎬

🎭 Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to a year defined by creativity, collaboration, and innovative ideas.

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16/10/2025

🎭Throwback to Ghosts by Henry Ibsen! 👻

A huge congratulations to the team behind a new production of Henry Ibsen’s legendary Ghosts, performed last month at the Black Box Theatre!

This production brought an innovative interpretation of the undisputed classic, reframing the typically-told tale of tragedy to find a darkly comedic core. The scathing web of lies and deceit remains, whilst inviting a fresh satirical look for audiences to enjoy.

Reevaluating a centuries-old classic is no easy feat but the team absolutely delivered - reviving one of Ibsen’s greatest works whilst keeping its ‘spirit’ intact!

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07/10/2025

🚨 48-Hour Film Challenge: Autumn Edition – Sentience! 🎬
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A huge shoutout to our Film and Television Production students who took on the challenge of turning a theme into a full film in just 48 hours. This round, the theme was ‘Sentience’.
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🥇 Group 3 blew the judges away with their film ‘Rock Bottom’, earning the legendary Golden Clapperboard (and serious bragging rights) Well done team!
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📅 See you in the next round – coming Summer 2026!

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03/10/2025

🎥The Art of Directing: Making Magic in Film and Television 🎥

Last week, we were delighted to host The Art of Directing: Making Magic in Film and Television in our Scenic Stage Theatre — a masterclass curated by UoY academic, Tim Leandro for our students.

Guests included Jon East (Killing Eve), Tim Holloway (Casualty), Ace Bhatti (Bohemian Rhapsody), and Onyekachi Wambu (Ebony), who shared invaluable insights into the art and craft of directing. A fantastic session that left students inspired and better informed about the art of directing.

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26/09/2025

🎉PGT/PGR Welcome Mixer 🎉

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new Postgraduate Taught (PGT) and Postgraduate Research (PGR) students to the School of Arts and Creative Technologies at our Welcome Mixer.

It was a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and set the tone for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Here’s to a successful and inspiring year for all our postgraduates. 🎓

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25/07/2025

22/07/2025

🎓 Today’s the day!

�A huge congratulations to all our students graduating from the School of Arts and Creative Technologies! We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved.

Can’t make it to the ceremony in person? Don’t worry — you can watch all the celebrations live on YouTube.

📺 Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/live/m54Tdlwpmmk?si=xtZw_FWv36qf2qpc �
ℹ️ More info: york.ac.uk/graduation

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18/07/2025

Earlier in the month, Film and Television Production students visited ITV Yorkshire, where they toured the Emmerdale sets and other parts of the studios. It was a great day out, giving students the chance to speak with some of the incredibly helpful ITV staff and to see just how closely the technologies used at ITV align with those on our BSc Film and Television Production programmes!

The trip was organised by Matt Brannan (Head of Film & TV) working closely with ITV Academy's Bethan Wilkin and Allison Piggott who were incredibly helpful in supporting the day - thanks to them!

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