Film students from Buckinghamshire helped to bring one of the most anticipated releases of the year to life. 

The National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield is renowned as one of the best film schools in the world with an award-winning alumni roster.

With more than one graduate debuting their films at the Cannes Festival earlier this year, it's no surprise that former students of the NFTS were also among the creative talent involved in creating the big-budget film of the moment - Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie', which is out in cinemas today. 

Among alumni of the school who worked on Gerwig's critically praised production are concept artists Eva Kuntz and Kim Gronbech Frederiksen and assistant miniatures modeller Elizabeth Slater.

Sound mixer Nina Rice and lead compositer David Sheldon also helped the Oscar-nominated director to achieve her creative vision.

Jon Wardle, director of the school, said: "From working on small-budget passion projects to some of the most anticipated films of the year, NFTS graduates never fail to make us incredibly proud of the work they are a part of."

In a social media post, a representative for the NFTS also praised the graduates who "helped bring Barbieland to life".

Nina Rice commented on the post, describing the experience as "a dream come true".

The film, which is based on the world-famous Mattel doll and stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, follows the plastic-fantastic duo on their journey from Barbieland into the 'real world'. 

Since its review embargo lifted on July 18, 'Barbie' has received a largely positive critical response, with The Independent describing it as "a near-miraculous achievement" and The Times dubbing it "a gorgeous and fascinating mishmash".

'Barbie' is currently showing at cinemas across Buckinghamshire and the UK.