**German Student Wins Big at BAFTAs**
Franz Böhm, a graduate of the National Film and Television School (NFTS), has won a major film award. His short film, Rock, Paper, Scissors, was chosen as the Best British Short Film by the BAFTA organization.
Böhm said winning the award felt “surreal”. He studied at NFTS after moving to the UK from Germany. The 20-minute film is about the war in Ukraine and stars a Ukrainian actor.
**A True Story**
The film, Rock, Paper, Scissors, tells the story of a young Ukrainian civilian named Ivan. It was written and directed by Böhm during his time at NFTS. The school provided support for the graduation project.
Böhm said he didn’t expect to win the award. “I think I did OK there,” he said. He’s proud of his achievement, but humble about it. Another NFTS graduate, Nick Park, won two BAFTAs for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
**NFTS Success**
This is not the first time NFTS students have won big at the BAFTAs. In 2024, student films won awards in the British Short Animation and British Short Film categories. The school’s director, Jon Wardle, said this shows the creativity and dedication of their students.