Christie rewards promising NFTS cinematic talent
- Details
Oliver Stapleton and Stuart Harris, co-heads of the NFTS Cinematography MA, comments: “Charlie Jenkins is an exemplary student whose helpfulness to others knows no bounds. As soon as the School re-opened after lockdown, he immediately went to work and assisted the Animation, Model Making and Cinematography departments in the complicated wiring and computer dimming systems needed to produce the Animation films. His positive attitude and immense creativity make him a more than worthy winner of this special award.”
This year, the students were faced with additional logistical challenges to complete their films, and NFTS was among the first film schools to successfully return to production in June 2020 following strict Covid-19 filming guidelines.
Graduates’ films will be showcased for four consecutive days at London’s BFI Southbank in all four of its screens, including the recently re-opened NFT1, which has been fitted with a Christie RGB pure laser projector and Christie Vive Audio®, as part of a project to upgrade and improve the 450-seat cinema during the most recent lockdown. Charlie worked as cinematographer on Night of the Living Dread, which has also been shortlisted for a GSA BAFTA Student Award in the Animation category.
“In such a challenging year for so many around the world, it is important to recognise the hard work and dedication of film graduates, and the future is bright,” says Brian Claypool, executive vice president, Cinema, Christie. “It is clear from the comments from NFTS staff that Charlie is not only a highly talented individual, but also a dedicated student, and we look forward to seeing his work as his career develops. It’s a pleasure to support NFTS in its awards, and we would like to extend a huge congratulations to Charlie.”
