Today, BAFTA Scotland announces the six nominees for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award, in partnership with Screen Scotland.
The BAFTA Scotland Audience Award for Favourite Scot on Screen in partnership with Screen Scotland, is the only award voted for by the public. The six nominees have been selected by an independent jury comprised of Scottish media and culture experts, and recognises the key Scottish talent who have made an impact with audiences in the past year.
The public can select their favourite Scot on Screen from the six nominees when voting opens at 12.00pm midday BST here. The vote remains open until 4.00pm on Wednesday 30 October, and the winner, as voted for by the public, will be announced at the BAFTA Scotland Awards ceremony on Sunday 16 November.
Nominees for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award 2025, in partnership with Screen Scotland, are:
- Ashley Jensen for Shetland
- Gary Lamont for Rivals
- Kiran Sonia Sawar for Slow Horses
- Ncuti Gatwa for Doctor Who
- Richard Rankin for Rebus
- Sheli McCoy (Sabre) for Gladiators
Eligibility for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award follows the same dates as the 13 competitive categories in the Awards this year, 2 May 2024 – 1 May 2025. Previous winners of the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award include Lawrence Chaney for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Sam Heughan for Outlander, Lauren Lyle for Karen Pirie and Ashley Storrie for Dinosaur.
Jude MacLaverty, Director of BAFTA Scotland, said: “The six nominees announced today have captured our nation’s attention through their work and performances on our TV screens. All six nominees have inspired and entertained audiences over the past year. Now it’s over to you, the public, to vote for YOUR favourite Scot on Screen from this past year. Get voting!”
David Smith, Director of Screen Scotland said: “Audiences are what makes all film and TV production possible, their passion drives our industry. The Audience Award is always hugely popular with the public and this year’s contenders would all be worthy winners. We can’t wait to see who the public get behind.”
The BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025 will take place on Sunday 16 November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Full nominations for the BAFTA Scotland Awards in 13 competitive categories will be released on Wednesday 1 October.
Event sponsors and partners have been confirmed as BBC Scotland, bottlegreen, Casillero del Diablo, Champagne Taittinger, Channel 4, Deloitte, EE, Hotcam, Hildon Mineral Water, Lancôme, Samsung, Screen Scotland and STV.
The BAFTA Scotland Awards operate on a not-for-profit basis and tickets for the ceremony are available to buy at events.bafta.org from Monday 29 September.
Follow along on our socials @BAFTAScotland / @BAFTA across the Awards weekend and watch an edited highlights programme broadcast on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 19 November.
Notes to Editors
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Voting begins today at 12:00pm midday BST via publicvote.bafta.org/scot-on-screen
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About BAFTA
BAFTA’s mission as a charity is to champion the creative and cultural importance of the screen arts across film, games and television. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of talent initiatives and learning events that include masterclasses, lectures, scholarships, bursaries and mentoring schemes in the UK and North America, BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new screen talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For more, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).
In Scotland, BAFTA is at the heart of the country’s screen industries. It highlights the breadth and success of the production industry, identifies and supports the next generation of talent, and brings the very best work in Scottish film, games and television to public attention globally. It does so via a comprehensive range of screenings, educational events and masterclasses, where emerging talent are inspired by masterclasses and panels with industry professionals, and, since 1986, the annual BAFTA Scotland Awards, which champion the country’s very best in screen production and talent.
For more, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).
About Screen Scotland
Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support. Screen Scotland is part of Creative Scotland and delivers these services and support with funding from Scottish Government and The National Lottery.
