Online television student takes final project to the Rome Prisma Film Awards
23 April 2025
Seb Morgan had only just submitted his final project of his Film & Television MA(Online) course before finding out that the short film has been selected for the Rome Prisma Film Awards and the New York Film & Cinematography Awards.
Following the story of a grieving musician who pays respect to a late friend through music, Miss You is a film that has given Seb a shot at winning the category for Best Short Documentary.
The film will also be having its launch event at The Royal Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, which is where most of the film is set, on Sunday 27 April.
We caught up with Seb to hear more about his time studying film and television online, and to learn more about the short film that propelled him into an exciting film festival season.
How have you found your time studying Falmouth’s Film & Television MA(Online)?
It's been absolutely amazing! I can't believe it's now over. It feels like yesterday I was applying to get in and now I'm about to attend graduation in July. The whole MA has been a great experience. I've learnt so much about filming, writing, referencing, presenting, the industry, the festival circuit (which I knew nothing about before and now I have three films with official selections or awards) and communicating ideas, which I never seem to be short of. Our tutors were amazing too, and so supportive throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend the course enough if you’re interested in filmmaking.
As part of your time studying Film & Television MA(Online), you created the documentary titled Miss You, which you submitted as your Final Major Project. Can you tell us more about what the film is about?
Miss You is a short documentary set in Northwest England and follows singer-songwriter Harry Stephenson as he navigates grieving his late friend, Tom. Through writing, producing, and collaborating with the local music community he brings a song that honours Tom to life. Harry finds solace in creativity and connection, transforming loss into a tribute that resonates beyond his own experience.
What inspired the film?
I discovered the song ‘Miss You’ by Harry Stephenson when I was asked to record a piano part for it, as I’m part of the local music community here in Cumbria. From that moment, I was drawn to the story behind it. I’ve always found music to be a powerful and fascinating tool for healing and growth. The way we can connect emotionally with sound and use it to shift our inner state is something I believe we should take more seriously. I feel like there is an important key in there, somewhere, that holds massive potential for human growth. I also find it powerful when a community come together to support one of their own through a difficult time, which I shared through the story. My thoughts truly are summed up by Harry's last line in the film: "It's really nice seeing something amazing come out of something so bad".
How does it feel to have your work recognised internationally?
Validating! I spent years filming stuff before I came to Falmouth, and the recognition I received was always within my friends and family circle, close community or online. To have a panel of experienced judges review your work and officially select it from a pool of thousands of submissions, is not only rewarding but a validation that your work can have a life of its own without it being attached to your face, profile or relationships.
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