An independent British arts charity whose work inspires new and unheard voices to become the future of the film, games and TV industries; supports talented people from all backgrounds to help them achieve their potential; advocates progressive industry and cultural change; and amplifies and celebrates excellence across the screen industries.

The only arts charity convening more than 12,000 extraordinary global members to create a thriving community of film, games and TV professionals. We are proud to champion talent, help lay the foundations for industry change and recognise exceptional storytelling.

The 1976 opening of our first permanent home for members, attended by Her Majesty, was when we officially became known as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In the years since we opened our first home for members in London we have branched out to n to create offices in Glasgow, Cardiff and Los Angeles.

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Nov 13, 2024 · Feature films can be entered into the following British Academy Awards: BAFTA Scotland Awards, BAFTA Cymru Awards and the BAFTA Film Awards. Any release which falls outside of these definitions will not normally be eligible.

At tonight’s EE British Academy Film Awards The Revenant was named Best Film with Alejandro G. Iñárritu winning Director and Leonardo DiCaprio receiving the award for Leading Actor. Emmanuel Lubezki won for Cinematography – his fourth BAFTA overall and third win in a row, and the film also won for Sound .

HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, was the organisation’s first president in 1959, a year after The British Film Academy (founded 1947) and the Guild of Television Producers and Directors merged to create the Society of Film and Television Arts (SFTA, a …

Our expert membership, of approximately 7,500 film, television and games professionals, provides a deep pool of knowledge and experience. In addition to our internationally-renowned Awards, BAFTA runs a year-round

Apr 11, 2021 · The 2021 EE British Academy Film Awards, presented over two ceremonies in one weekend, celebrated the very best in film of the past year. Nomadland won four BAFTAs: Best Film, Director for Chloé Zhao, Leading Actress for Frances McDormand, and Cinematography for Joshua James Richards.

Feb 18, 2024 · The Zone of Interest won three BAFTAs: Outstanding British Film, Film Not in the English Language, and Sound. The Holdovers won two categories: Supporting Actress for Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Casting. Anatomy of a Fall won Original Screenplay. American Fiction won Adapted Screenplay.