BAFTA Los Angeles News

Hot on the tails of his successful Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony and the completion of his upcoming film Trance, BAFTA Los Angeles was honored to welcome acclaimed filmmaker Danny Boyle to our popular Behind Closed Doors series.

BAFTA Los Angeles is currently seeking jurors for the 10th Annual BAFTA Los Angeles Student Film Awards. Supporting and advancing excellence in our craft is always an important part of our mission, which is why this has become a very exciting event for BAFTA Los Angeles.

Filmmaker Iain Softley joined BAFTA Los Angeles for a recent Salon where he spoke about his acclaimed career and varied works including the BAFTA winning Backbeat, now a hit stage show.

BAFTA Los Angeles is currently accepting new applications in our Professional Membership category.

Originated by BAFTA Los Angeles as an expansion of our ongoing outreach efforts in Los Angeles, the Inner City Shakespeare program has recently caught the attention of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Pan African Film Festival.

BAFTA Los Angeles is saddened to learn of the passing of member Robin Sachs.

As part of our expanding games activities, BAFTA Los Angeles was pleased to welcome renowned Star Wars actor and voice-over artist Mark Hamill to the popular Behind Closed Doors series.

The annual Awards Season Tea Party reached new heights of glitz and glamor this year, with a capacity crowd of hollywood's biggest names filling the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

On December 15th in Athens Park, at 125th and Broadway, BAFTA Los Angeles co-hosted the 7th Annual West Athens Family Christmas Party, along with a host of organizations including A Better LA, CURE, Kalikoat Kidz, LA County Department of Parks and Recreation and People for Community Improvement.