A graduate of Bath Spa University has landed a major TV future talent award, with judges praising her creativity and confidence.
Miky King, pictured, who graduated with a BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Digital Production, won the Flying Futures Talent title at the recent the Royal Television Society West of England Awards.
The award, aimed at those with no more than two years’ experience in television, recognises outstanding emerging talent in the behind-the-camera production process, including research, production management, producing and development, across all genres.
The judges described Miky’s work as ‘indispensable, creative, confident and full of visual empathy’, adding ‘she will go far’.
During her short time in the industry so far, Miky has worked with CBBC, Channel 4 and Film 4.
Miky, who now works as a shooting director for Bristol-based BAFTA-winning documentary production company Drummer TV, said she would not be where she is today without Bath Spa University.
“While I was at university I worked really hard to make sure I gave myself the best possible chance just to have a career in the industry. To be in a position two years later where I’m doing a job I love and being presented with this award is beyond anything I’d ever imagined,” she said.
“I’ve had some amazing support from so many people along the way and it’s also a huge testament to the time they have put in to teach me and help me with my career.
“I had so many great opportunities to take on work experience outside of my course which helped me to form valuable industry connections. In fact, I often work alongside people who I learnt from during my years as a student, including some of my old lecturers!
“I was nominated alongside the West Country’s strongest emerging talent, who are all doing incredible things in the industry.
“It was such an honour to realise I had made the shortlist, so to find out I had then won was the best surprise!”
Head of Bath Spa University’s School of Creative Industries, Dr Susan McMillan, said Miky had been the standout student on its Film, TV and Digital Production degree course, showing excellent communication and people skills early on.
Miky was also awarded a Puttnam Scholarship in her final year. Named after acclaimed Oscar-winning British film producer Lord Puttnam, the scholarship gave Miky access to industry seminars and lectures.
Bath Spa University’s BA (Hons) Film, Television and Digital Production degree is a hands-on course aimed at equipping students with the skills that successful film and television professionals need. It is supported by Pinewood Studios Group.
