BAFTA success stories from our MA Producing graduates
By MetFilm School
14 May 2025
We’re excited to celebrate the incredible achievements of our MA Producing graduates, several of whom have contributed to some of the most acclaimed films of recent years, earning recognition at the highest level: the BAFTAs.
BAFTA is an independent arts charity and academy that brings together creatives working in the film, games and TV industries. Their mission is to make the screen industries more accessible, inclusive and sustainable.
Student success at the BAFTAs:
Lauren Dark – In 2019, Lauren won the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for the feature Beast, which she produced shortly after graduating from MetFilm School. The award was a major milestone for Lauren, who’s gone on to produce The Father, Passing, and Enys Man.
Aileen Flanagan – Aileen was part of the production team at The Bureau behind After Love, which won Best British Film at the 2022 BAFTAs. Her role in post-production and delivery was key to the film’s success, demonstrating how essential producing roles are in bringing powerful stories to screen.
Guy Trevellyan – Guy has racked up credits on multiple BAFTA-nominated productions. His work as Production Assistant on Killers of the Flower Moon and as Additional 3rd Assistant Director on Barbie highlights the broad range of roles our producing graduates can pursue. Guy’s career is a perfect example of how our alumni are making their mark across the screen industries.
Not to mention some of the other winners from previous years:
- Carlo Cosio (MA Producing): Production Assistant on Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
- Samuel Hayes (BA Practical Filmmaking – 2 Years): Second AC: B Camera, Main Unit on Napoleon (2023)
- Maddalena McNicholas (Eight Week From Story to Screen): Set Decoration Assistant on Barbie (2023)
- Lana Naoum (BA Practical Filmmaking – 3 Years): Runner on Such A Lovely Day (2023)
- Daniele Tartacca (MA Cinematography): DIT Utility on Ferrari (2023)
- Edward Parodi (BA Practical Filmmaking): Worldwide Sales for Blue Jean (2022)
- Nathaniel Bauer (BA Practical Filmmaking): Gaffer for The Swimmers (2022)
- Liz West (Screenwriting Short Course): Script Supervisor on Living (2022)
- Ahmed Malek (Acting for Film – Level 2 Short Course): Actor, ‘Nizar’ on The Swimmers (2022)
- Maia Kenworthy (From Story to Screen Short Course): Director of Rebellion (2021) nominated for Outstanding Debut
Ready to lead the creative vision behind the screen?
At MetFilm School, our MA courses equip aspiring producers with the skills, confidence, and industry insight to drive film, television, and screen projects from concept to completion.
You’ll learn to develop ideas, secure funding, manage budgets, lead teams, and navigate the fast-moving world of screen content – all while honing your creative instincts and business acumen. Through real-world briefs, industry mentoring, and collaborative productions, you’ll graduate ready to make your mark as a dynamic, forward-thinking producer.
Apply now to study MA Producing in September 2025 and turn bold ideas into powerful screen stories.
