Press Releases

Los Angeles, CA – February 24, 2015 – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles’ Board of Directors has appointed Chantal Rickards as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer.  Rickards’ appointment is effective April 13, 2015 and will report to the BAFTA LA Boar

Applications now open to BAFTA's UK Scholarship Programme, which assists talented individuals in need of financial support to study a post-graduate course in film, television or games in the UK. 

House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards to take place on Sunday 10 May

British Academy Television Craft Awards to take place on Sunday 26 April

BAFTA announces the nominations for the British Academy Games Awards in 2015 which will take place on 12 March, hosted by Rufus Hound.

The winners of the EE British Academy Film Awards have been announced at the ceremony hosted by Stephen Fry at the Royal Opera House, London, on Sunday 8 February 2015.

Fundraiser in aid of ‘Give Something Back’ – BAFTA’s campaign to support young people from all backgrounds to enter the film, television and games industries

Grosvenor House to host official Awards dinner and after-party

The ceremony takes place on Sunday 8 February

Leigh will receive the award at the EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 8 February

Three-year deal with China’s leading internet television company begins with EE British Academy Film Awards in February

Other Asia broadcasters to be confirmed soon