NEW YORK – October 6, 2024 – Today, BAFTA hosted its inaugural NYC Tea Party at The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, in conjunction with the New York Film Festival. The event celebrated emerging and established talent and groundbreaking film and television in the vibrant cultural hub of New York City. Industry professionals, creators and talent attended the event, including Daniel Craig, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo, Keegan-Michael Key, Natasha Lyonne, Patricia Clarkson, Carrie Coon, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Mike Leigh.
“Today’s New York Tea marks an exciting new chapter for us as we continue to expand our work and cultivate our community. We are excited to bring the talented New York community together to celebrate outstanding creatives and innovative storytelling,” said Joyce Pierpoline, BAFTA North America Board Chair.
Under new leadership, BAFTA is expanding its presence and programming in North America. Today’s inaugural event feted the start of awards season, and highlighted BAFTA’s programming, which is aimed at positively impacting the screen industries to create a more fair and sustainable environment.
“We are excited to expand our BAFTA community to support the important work we do to move the next generation of artists forward. We work to provide mentorship, education and financial aid for local communities, underserved students, and emerging artists, many of whom we are thrilled to recognize today,” said Courtney LaBarge Bell, Executive Director of BAFTA North America.
Additional attendees included: Alysia Reiner, Anooya Swamy, Carla Gutierrez, Carrie Preston, Chai Vasarhelyi, David Siegel, Dawn Porter, Denyce Graves, Ella Hunt, Erin Casper, Irene Taylor, Jared Harris, Jessica Dean, Jharrel Jerome, Josh Rivera, Kent Sanderson, Matt Wood, Scott McGehee, Sue Kim, Susanne Simpson, and Tuwaine Barrett.
BAFTA North America is a not-for-profit organization focused on championing creativity, opportunity, and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television. The BAFTA NYC Tea Party is presented by BritBox, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic, and FIJI Water. BritBox is the exclusive streaming partner of the BAFTA Film and Television award ceremonies through 2025.
