The NFTS is one of the world's leading film, games and television schools. It is widely recognised as one of the top films schools in the world. In 1967, the government recommended the creation of a national film school for the UK and in 1971 the National Film School opened its doors for the first time focussing on postgraduate education. In the 1980s, the school officially changed its name to the National Film and Television School to incorporate the demand for courses in television production and has since added games to its remit. NFTS prides itself on producing world-class, award-winning industry leaders. NFTS students and graduates also regularly win BAFTAs and won the short animation category for five years in a row. Other prestigious accolades include the Grierson Award for Best Student Documentary, as well as multiple Royal Television Society student awards and Annecy Animation Awards. NFTS graduates have gone on to win 13 Oscars and 145 BAFTAs with alumni including cinematographer, Sir Roger Deakins, BAFTA winning director, David Yates (best known for directing the Harry Potter films); Oscar winning animator Nick Park (creator of Wallace & Gromit) and Oscar winning composer Dario Marianelli among others. For more information see www.nfts.co.uk
