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BAFTA LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES MATTHEW WISEMAN AS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.

23 April 2015

Los Angeles, CA –, April 23, 2015 – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced today the promotion and appointment of Matthew Wiseman as the organization’s new Chief Operating Officer. The appointment takes effect immediately and is the first appointment made by BAFTA Los Angeles’ new Chief Executive Officer Chantal Rickards.

“Matthew’s vision and talent has been integral to the growth and success of BAFTA Los Angeles for many years” said Kieran Breen, Chairman of the BAFTA Los Angeles Board of Directors. “I am delighted that in his new role as Chief Operating Officer, BAFTA Los Angeles will benefit from his extensive and proven abilities as we continue to grow BAFTA’s activities here in LA.”

Wiseman’s appointment comes one week after the arrival of Chantal Rickards, who has relocated from London to become BAFTA Los Angeles’ first Chief Executive Officer.

Wiseman said, “It is a privilege to step into this role, and I am honored by the opportunity. I have had the pleasure of working with the BAFTA team for over 13 years, and share the Academy’s deep commitment to supporting creative British talents in Film, Television and Games around the world.  I am delighted to take on this expanded role and work alongside Chantal and the Board here in Los Angeles.”

A London native, Matthew Wiseman has worked for BAFTA Los Angeles since 2002 in numerous roles, most recently as Director of Operations. Wiseman’s achievements to date include the expansion of the organization’s renowned screening and events program, launching the Brits To Watch initiative to support emerging British talents in the US, expanding the BAFTA US Student Film Awards into a national competition, and developing the Britannia Awards into BAFTA’s tent pole Los Angeles event. In recent years Wiseman has also developed the organization’s regional operating plans, and has partnered with the executive teams in London and New York to develop and implement BAFTA’s burgeoning global activities.

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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, BAFTA has a year-round, international programme of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the UK, Los Angeles and New York. BAFTA relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing outreach work. To access the best creative minds in film, television and games production, visit www.bafta.org/guru. For more, visit www.bafta.org.

Founded in 1987, BAFTA Los Angeles serves as a bridge between the Hollywood and British production and entertainment business communities. Its commitment to professional and community education is at the heart of all activity, including an award-winning community outreach programme, screenings, seminars, Behind Closed Doors series, Q&As, scholarships for British students studying in the US, a Newcomers Program for emerging British talents working in the US, and a Heritage Archive project that preserves in-depth interviews with the industry's leading talents for future generations. BAFTA Los Angeles celebrates and promotes excellence through its annual Britannia Awards, Awards Season Film and Television Tea Parties and the Student Film Awards. www.bafta.org/losangeles    

BAFTA Los Angeles is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation and relies on income from membership subscriptions, individual donations, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships to support its ongoing work.