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Games, Animation, Editing and Visual Effects Awards 2026

Group of creative digital media and gaming students standing together

Celebrating our students 

The 2026 Games, Animation, Editing and Visual Effects Awards provided an excellent opportunity for staff, students, and guests to come together and celebrate the artistic and technical achievements of our students. This year’s event showcased the most diverse range of work to date, with audiences enjoying everything from polished CGI effects and hilarious comedies to thought-provoking documentaries and innovative experimental animation.

Student accepting their award on stage with their tutor
Two student winners accepting their award
Student accepting their award on stage with their tutor

Our Editing & Visual Effects for Film & Broadcast Winners

  • L5 2D VFX Award: Finn Bennett
  • L5 3D VFX Award: Alex Reeve
  • L6 2D VFX Award: Harvey Taylor
  • L6 3D VFX Award: Luke Simpson
  • L5 Editing Award: Jonathan White
  • L6 Editing Award: Oliver Bowsley

Our Games Design & Production Winners

  • Best Art Direction: Clovestar Studio with Cases in Cloverdale
  • Best Core Design: Studio Purple with TankMania
  • Team Player Award: Annabelle Slater in Polybug Studios

Our Animation Winners:

  • Technical Excellence: Michael Harrison and Mollie-Beth Glynn Edwards for Project Rhea
  • Best Story: Seren Ballard and Isobel Parker for Super Cool Battle of Epic Awesomeness
  • Best Film: Mark Parkinson and Elliot Serella for Chicken and Fox
  • Audience Choice Award: Mark Parkinson and Elliot Serella for Chicken and Fox