FAQs

Find the answers to some commonly asked questions in our FAQs. But do make sure to read the full Rules and Guidelines too.
  • All programmes must have had their first transmission in the UK between 1 January and 31 December 2024 on terrestrial, cable, satellite or digital channels. This includes web-based broadcasters who commission content (eg. Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video).

    There is an extended transmission window for Children’s Programmes of between 1 July 2022 and 31 December 2024 for the 2025 awards.

  • Yes…

    • Programmes must have a minimum running time of three minutes. This is slightly different for the new Children’s categories so please refer to the full Rules and Guidelines
    •  To be eligible programmes must air to UK audiences. However, if editorial control resides outside of the UK, each craft candidate must fulfil two of the following three criteria:
      – The UK is the usual place of residency (currently residing or resident for a minimum of six years when the entry was made)
      – The UK is the usual place of employment for the candidate(s) for nomination
      – The UK is the place of birth or naturalisation
    • Entries can be made to either the BAFTA Television and Television Craft Awards or the BAFTA Film Awards, not both
    • Specific restrictions may apply for certain categories. To check these and further details on all general restrictions please refer to the Rulebook in the Rules And Guidelines section above
  • Entries can be submitted by broadcasters, independent production companies, directors, producers, writers, BAFTA members and all those credited in principle craft roles on the credits of a programme.

    Where broadcasters and production companies are not entering a particular craft person they are expected to oblige in sharing material to that person in the event they wish to self-enter – unless there are sound reasons not to (eg. such as an ongoing dispute).

  • Yes.

    • The fee for making 1 – 60 entries is £153.00 per entry (£127.50 + £25.50 VAT)
    • There is a reduced fee for making 61+ entries of £126 per entry (£105.00 + £21.00 VAT)

    BAFTA is an arts charity and we rely on our entry fees to fund the awards ceremony as well as our year-round activity to support the industry. Find out more about this by reading about our learning and events programmes.

  • BAFTA has always believed in being open about what data we collect from our members and what we do with it. Find out more in our Entrant Privacy Policy.

Public Information

Take a look at our Awards FAQ area for details on how to be a part of the awards.