THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS TRIUMPHS AT THE BAFTA CRAFT AWARDS

Leading independent producer and distributor Power was yesterday honoured with a BAFTA craft award for The Day of the Triffids. The mini series which aired on BBC1 over Christmas 2009, triumphed in the Visual Effects category, beating off stiff competition from Merlin, Doctor Who and World War II in Colour.

This win adds to the evergrowing list of BAFTA Craft awards that Power already holds including The Devil's Whore, The Virgin Queen, Colditz and Casanova amongst others.

Justin Bodle, CEO and Chairman of Power commented: "This is a fantastic win for Power and The Day of the Triffids, we are thrilled with the news. The visual effects were one of the most important parts of the production, there was a lot to live up to in producing 21st century Triffids and we're particularly proud to have delivered a finished product that has been honoured with such a prestigious award"

The Day of the Triffids is a Power and Prodigy co-production. The 2 part special-effects extravaganza is a fast paced contemporary take on John Wyndham's international bestseller. When the human race is threatened by a near fatal meteor shower, the Triffids, a highly dangerous crop of plants mutate and turn against mankind. A select few fight to save themselves in what could be the last days of humankind. Starring Dougray Scott, Joely Richardson, Brian Cox, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Izzard and Jason Priestley