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BAFTA Brits to Watch in 2011

30 July 11

Discover more about the first year of BAFTA Brits to Watch and meet the rising talents showcased in 2011.

2011 was the inaugural year for BAFTA Brits to Watch , an initiative set up in between BAFTA and our Academy branch in Los Angeles . The event brought together the best of British emerging talent, on-screen and off-screen, with many of the world's most talented and influential people in film, television and video games. We were also delighted to have the support of newly married Royal couple and our President, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who were in attendance.

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Discover More About The 42 Brits to Watch in 2011 Bbtw profiles

42 emerging talents in film, TV and video games were hand picked by a panel of industry experts to represent British talent at BAFTA's inaugural Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles.


Spotlight Interviews Bbtw spotlight

Get to know some of the Brits to Watch. Read interviews with Director/Writer Jules Nurrish, Actor/Writer Daniel Kaluuya, Games Designer Charles Griffiths and Director Debs Paterson.


The Weekend in Pictures Bbtw photos

See everything from A-list stars arriving on the red carpet, right through to the glamorous dinner and after party in this selection of photos from the BAFTA Brits to Watch event over the weekend of 8 & 9 July 2011.


Get the Latest News Updates Bbtw news

Read all about it! The latest news about BAFTA Brits to Watch from the inaugural event on 9 July 2011 and beyond.

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BAFTA Brits to Watch Partners: 2011 BtW Thanks

BAFTA would like to thank our event partners for their generous support and for their shared desire to celebrate and foster the very best creative talent.

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Academy President The Duke of Cambridge on the red carpet with his wife Catherine Middleton BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Royal couple were chaperoned on the red carpet by BAFTA CEO Amanda Berry BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 Amanda Berry arrives with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Belasco Theatre in LA BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The royal couple on the red carpet BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 Fans who crowded outside the Belasco Theatre in LA were rewarded with a hand shake from the the Royal couple BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duke of Cambridge meets Tom Hanks along with his wife Rita Wilson. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duke of Cambridge has a conversation with Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 Kate Middleton wears a lilac Alexander McQueen gown BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duke of Cambridge talks to Jennifer Lopez at the BAFTA Brits to Watch reception. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duchess of Cambridge meets Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 Barbra Streisand and James Brolin meet the Duke of Cambridge at the event reception in Los Angeles BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 BAFTA in Los Angeles Chairman Nigel Lythgoe chaperones The Duchess of Cambridge. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Royal couple on the BAFTA red carpet in Los Angeles with Amanda Berry BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 BAFTA Chairman Tim Corrie watches on as the Duke of Cambridge greets Nigel Lythgoe, John Willis, Brian Walton and Rebecca Segal Brits to Watch 2011 The Duke chats with the ambassadors from BA. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duchess of Cambridge speaks to ambassadors from BA. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Royal couple share a joke. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duchess looks on at the Royal Rota in Los Angeles. BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duchess of Cambridge greets the owners of the Belasco Theatre,  Mr. and Mrs.Kim BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 The Duke of Cambridge greets Mr and Mrs Kim BAFTA Brits to Watch 2011 BAFTA's President - watched over by the iconic BAFTA mask - addresses the star-studded crowd. Brits to Watch 2011

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