[DONE] Film Award Categories in the Gift of the Academy

12 January 09

THE ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP

The Fellowship is the highest accolade the Academy can bestow. It is presented to an individual with a substantial body of work in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film.

OUTSTANDING BRITISH CONTRIBUTION TO CINEMA

This award is in the gift of the Academy's Film Committee. Its primary purpose is to honour the talents of individuals from the industry whose achievements are not usually recognised in other award categories.

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM

Director(s), Writer(s) and a maximum of three Producers are eligible. The Academy uses the definition laid down by the DCMS and UK Film Council as a guide when determining whether a film is British. The nominees and winner of this award are decided by a combination of membership vote, Film Committee discussion and jury.

THE CARL FOREMAN AWARD

This award is for Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer or Producer in their First Feature Film.

This award was established to encourage British film-making by recognising individuals in the selected disciplines.

The nominees and winner of this award are decided by a panel representing a wide range of experience and skills within the industry. This panel is appointed by BAFTA and the Foreman Williams-Jones Foundation. This category is not open to voting by Academy Members at any stage.