We’re delighted to announce that Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story has received four nominations at the RTS Craft & Design Awards 2025, recognising exceptional creative and technical achievement across the production.
The RTS Craft & Design Awards celebrate the best behind-the-scenes talent working in UK television, and these nominations reflect the extraordinary craft that helped bring this intimate and emotional story to life.
Nominated Categories
- Director – Non-Scripted Charlie Hamilton James
- Music – Original Score (Non-Scripted) Erland Cooper
- Photography – Non-Scripted Charlie Hamilton James, Johnny Rolt & Bertie Gregory
- Sound – Non-Scripted Kate Hopkins, Graham Wild, Renzo Spiteri, Paul Ackerman & Ellie Bowler
A celebration of craft
Produced by Silverback Films, with Jeff Wilson as Executive Producer and Rebecca Coombs as Production Manager, Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story was filmed on the Shetland Islands and tells the remarkable true story of an unexpected bond between a man and a wild otter.
This deeply personal narrative is brought to life through beautifully sensitive directing, evocative original music, immersive photography and meticulous sound design.
These four RTS nominations shine a light on the exceptional artistry, dedication and technical mastery of the teams who shaped the emotional heart and cinematic beauty of the film.
We’re incredibly proud of everyone involved and honoured to see the film recognised across such a breadth of craft categories.
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story is available to watch now on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu.