BAFTA New York Special Events

The winners of the 2018 BAFTA Student Film Awards for Live Action and Animation were presented at The Whitby Hotel in New York on September 20, 2018.

On Monday, September 17, 2018, WNET/Thirteen invited members of BAFTA New York and The Shakespeare Guild to celebrate the channel's launch of its third series of 'Shakespeare Uncovered'. 

On May 17, 2018, BAFTA New York hosted a reception for the 2018 BAFTA Student Film Award Shortlisters at The Churchill Tavern. Following the international expansion of the Awards in 2017, this year’s films have been selected from 469 submissions by students at film schools in 35 countries across the world, including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Russia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

On May 23, 2017, the BAFTA Student Film Award Finalists were announced at events in both New York City and Los Angeles.

On March 24, 2017, the BAFTA New York Kids Committee held its Spring lunch and used the occasion to welcome Deirdre Brennan to her new role as GM of Sprout and to her new New York home.

On February 14th, 2016, BAFTA New York welcomed members and guests to the EE British Academy Film Awards Viewing Party held at NeueHouse, a private members’ club in the heart of New York. 

On Thursday September 17th, 2015, BAFTA New York hosted a networking evening at The Standard High Line Biergarten. Members and their guests were treated to a complimentary beer and music from a 35 piece German Polka band!

On Thursday May 14th, 2015, BAFTA Cymru, BAFTA New York, Cardiff Business Council, Welsh Government and Penderyn Whisky hosted an event for guests to celebrate the creative media industries of Wales and Doctor Who's 10 years in Cardiff.

This edition of BWCA focused on the careers of two brothers from London, John and Daniel Battsek, who each have long and successful careers in the film industry in the US.
A panel discussion was moderated by BAFTA New York Board member Dee Poku. It was followed by a Q&A and reception.