Today, BAFTA has announced the jury of For The Love of Film competition. The industry experts will review a shortlist of submissions before selecting the winner, recognising individuals from across the country who have created a positive impact on their community through film.
The jury is comprised of actor, writer and comedian Aisling Bea, Film and TV Critic Amon Warmann, Filmmaker Edgar Wright and presenters Grant Tucker and Rhianna Dhillon. BAFTA Film Committee member Anthony Andrews, the co-founder and Creative Director of We Are Parable, will chair the jury.
Filmmaker Edgar Wright said: “As a filmmaker the excitement of having your work seen on the big screen amongst fellow film fans is irreplaceable. Celebrating the individuals who are passionately championing the cinema shared experience is something I’m delighted to be a part of and I’m looking forward to reviewing this year’s entries.”
Entries for this year’s competition are now open at www.bafta.org/film/awards/ftlof-2022 with the deadline for submissions Monday 14 February at 10:00am GMT.
The recipient chosen by the jury will get the opportunity to join BAFTA for a memorable evening at the UK’s biggest celebration of film. The prize includes an overnight stay at the iconic Savoy hotel in London, as well as professional hair and makeup ahead of the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 13 March 2022.
BAFTA’s For The Love Of Film competition celebrates members of the public who bring their love of film to the nation! Communities have relied on local heroes more than ever over the course of the last two years and BAFTA and EE want to recognise those that have supported their neighbours and community through film.
Previous ‘For the Love of Film’ competitions have honoured Janet Dunn and Martin Fol who fund and operate Liverpool’s Plaza Cinema, Lizzie Banks the producer of Oska Bright Film Festival, as well as Dan Ellis, Founder and Managing Director of Jam Jar Cinema and Iain MacColl, Senior Operator, Screen Machine. Find out more about previous winners here: https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/ftlof
The EE British Academy Film Awards take place on Sunday 13 March. The ceremony, celebrating the very best of British and international film talent, will be returning to London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, and broadcast on BBC One, BBC One HD and BBC iPlayer. On the night, www.bafta.org will feature red carpet highlights, photography and winner’s interviews, as well as dedicated coverage on its social channels @BAFTA.
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Process for Entry: Explain in 500 words or less the reason they or their nominee should be recognised by BAFTA and what lengths they have gone to ‘For The Love of Film’ and upload a maximum of two supporting artefacts such; press cuttings, photographs, supporting statements etc. Submission form is hosted at www.bafta.org/film/awards/ftlof-2022
Deadline for entries/ submissions Monday 14 February at 10:00am GMT.
