Aiden Holland, 21, from Dudley, has been nominated in the Factual – Long Form category at the Royal Television Society Midlands Student Awards for his 18-minute documentary, created during his journalism and history studies.
Mr Holland said: “I’m just very grateful that it’s been recognised.
“It’s a big achievement and hopefully it will help my career.”
The film took eight months to make and involved filming across the UK, including in Liverpool, London and Wales.
It features interviews with a singer-songwriter, a grassroots venue owner and a charity fighting to keep such spaces alive.
He also questioned the MP chairing Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Mr Holland said: “The shortlisting makes me realise that I’ve got the skills and I can do this.
“It gives me a hunger to take on more filming and storytelling projects, especially uncovering new stories that you don’t already see in the news.”
This is not the first time the documentary has been recognised.
It also won Mr Holland the Student Television Journalist of the Year title at the Midlands Media Awards and was selected for the Student President’s Award.
To watch the documentary you can visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhk6bfzaEyg.
Rachel Ammonds, head of theatre, film and media production at the University of Worcester, said: “To be nominated for an RTS Student Award is a fantastic achievement and we’re delighted for Aiden and very proud.
“The awards recognise the best audiovisual work created by students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and Aiden’s documentary is nominated in an incredibly competitive category.
“He’s been able to showcase his storytelling, production skills and creativity in the documentary and it is great to see his talent and hard work recognised.”
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on March 18.
