Today, BAFTA announces the nominations for the 2022 BAFTA Scotland Awards.
The top nominated programmes/films are:
- Vigil leads with five nominations
- Guilt receives three nominations
Benediction, Our Ladies, and The Hunt for Bible John all receive two nominations.
View the full list of nominations here
The BAFTA Scotland Awards return this year, as the biggest celebration of Scottish film, games and television talent.
Edith Bowman will return to host the ceremony, which will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Sunday 20 November. Comedian/actor Sanjeev Kohli will be chatting to stars on the red carpet. The ceremony will be available to watch live on BAFTA’s YouTube channel, followed by a highlights programme on BBC Scotland later that evening.
The BAFTA Scotland Audience Award in partnership with Screen Scotland, also returns for 2022. The public and a jury comprised of the Scottish media have selected 6 individuals to compete for their favourite Scot On Screen. A public vote opens today for 3 weeks, and the winner will be announced at the ceremony on Sunday 20 November, by presenter Jean Johansson.
Highlights from today’s nominations include:
- Vigil (five nominations) – Actress Television, Director Fiction x 2, Television Scripted, Writer Film/Television
- Guilt (three nominations) – Actress Television, Television Scripted, Writer Film/Television
- Benediction (two nominations) – Actor Film x 2
- Our Ladies (two nominations) - Actress Film, Feature Film
- The Hunt for Bible John (two nominations) – Director Factual, Specialist Factual
Host Edith Bowman said; “I can’t believe I get to host the wonderful BAFTA Scotland awards again, it’s a genuine honour. The list of nominees are not just impressive but inspiring, the wealth of creative talent and craft that exists in Scotland makes me so proud. I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on 20 November.”
Jude MacLaverty, Director of BAFTA Scotland said: “The strength and breadth of this year’s nominations are testament to the dedicated, creative and extraordinarily talented people working in the Scottish screen industries. Yet, 2022 remains an uncertain and challenging time for the sector, and as an arts charity we understand the incredible financial pressures that organisations and individuals are currently facing. In showcasing and celebrating all the nominees at the ceremony next month, the BAFTA Scotland Awards will be an opportunity to reiterate the case for support and recognition of Scotland’s incredible creative community and its phenomenal output.”
Notes to Editors
For all media enquiries regarding the nominations and the ceremony please contact: Gillian McCormack
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About BAFTA
BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and Television Arts - is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. For more, visit www.bafta.org.
BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726) with offices in London, Cardiff, Glasgow, New York and Los Angeles.
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, including Guru Live Glasgow, where emerging talent are inspired by masterclasses and panels with industry professionals, and, since 1989, the annual BAFTA Scotland Awards, which champion the country’s very best in film, games and television. Find out more at www.bafta.org/scotland-awards.
