Professor Victoria Mapplebeck has won a prestigious Women in Film & Television Award for her much-celebrated feature film, Motherboard.

Victoria won The Pixelogic Media Director Award, which was presented by Stacey Dooley. This award recognises outstanding achievement by a woman director in film, TV or digital media across entertainment, comedy or drama within the last two years.

The Women in Film & Television Awards event honoured women across 14 categories including directing, writing, producing, performance, business and contribution to the medium.

Professor Mapplebeck, from the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway said: “I was delighted to receive the Women in Film & Television Awards Director’s award.

“In 2023, 83% of the top 250 films had no women directors. I’m honoured to be part of an organisation who have been so transformative in promoting gender equality and showcasing female talent.

“To see so many other talented women directors, producers, designers, writers and presenters celebrated on Friday made for an amazing day.”

CEO Katie Bailiff at Women in Film & Television Awards said: “We're celebrating the unstoppable force that is women in film and television. Our vision as a thriving, creative, inclusive industry where women are supported, empowered and celebrated at every level.

“We've come a long way, but there are still clearly doors that need to be opened and ceilings that need to be smashed, as we continue to fight for equal representation both off and on screen.

“This has been one of the industry's toughest ever years. With all the creativity, resilience, and brilliance the women in our industry are defined by, we pull it off. Because we always do.”

This incredible win follows Victoria’s success after her film Motherboard was premiered in the UK during the BFI London Film Festival.