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Shonda Rhimes to be presented with BAFTA Special Award

14 April 2023

Los Angeles, April 14, 2023: BAFTA is pleased to announce that Shonda Rhimes has been selected as recipient of a BAFTA Special Award, to be celebrated during an exclusive tribute event in New York City on May 3, 2023.

Sally Habbershaw, Tracy Ifeachor and Frank Marshall join BAFTA’s North America Board

1 March 2023

BAFTA today confirms that Sally Habbershaw, Tracy Ifeachor and Frank Marshall have joined its North America Board.

BAFTA and AAFCA Launch Black History Month Conversation Series: “The Struggle to be Seen: The Challenges of Breaking Through for Black Creatives”

22 February 2023

The Monthly discussion series launches with US Black History Month in February and concludes in October with UK Black History Month.

BAFTA caps off the first year of its expanded Learning, Inclusion, and Talent programs in North America by announcing the BAFTA-Yugo Short Film Commissioning Grant recipient.

19 December 2022

Over 200 individuals in North America now directly supported by BAFTA through mentorship, student programs, financial aid, and professional career development.

Event: British Academy Games AwardsDate: Thursday 4 April 2019Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, LondonHost: Dara Ó Briain -Area: Carlo Paloni Master-Set

BAFTA sets out plans for an evolution of its BAFTA North America awards activity

23 September 2022

BAFTA has announced the expansion of its awards activity in the US and will introduce year-round presentations of Special Awards to recipients in North America.

Ted Sarandos visit to BAFTA 195 Piccadilly

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos meets with BAFTA's flagship talent programme participants at 195 Piccadilly

8 July 2022

Netflix partnership with BAFTA Breakthrough celebrated as applications for 2023 US cohort enters final weeks
Attendees included BAFTA Nominee Tim Renkow (Writer/Performer, Jerk) BAFTA Winners Abigail Dankwa (Multi Camera Director, Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast) and Aisha Bywaters (Casting Director, We Are Lady Parts)
Breakthrough US is open for applications until 5 August
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Shonda Rhimes to be presented with BAFTA Special Award

Sally Habbershaw, Tracy Ifeachor and Frank Marshall join BAFTA’s North America Board

BAFTA and AAFCA Launch Black History Month Conversation Series: “The Struggle to be Seen: The Challenges of Breaking Through for Black Creatives”

BAFTA caps off the first year of its expanded Learning, Inclusion, and Talent programs in North America by announcing the BAFTA-Yugo Short Film Commissioning Grant recipient.

BAFTA sets out plans for an evolution of its BAFTA North America awards activity

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos meets with BAFTA's flagship talent programme participants at 195 Piccadilly

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Shonda Rhimes to be presented with BAFTA Special Award

Sally Habbershaw, Tracy Ifeachor and Frank Marshall join BAFTA’s North America Board

BAFTA and AAFCA Launch Black History Month Conversation Series: “The Struggle to be Seen: The Challenges of Breaking Through for Black Creatives”

BAFTA caps off the first year of its expanded Learning, Inclusion, and Talent programs in North America by announcing the BAFTA-Yugo Short Film Commissioning Grant recipient.

BAFTA sets out plans for an evolution of its BAFTA North America awards activity

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos meets with BAFTA's flagship talent programme participants at 195 Piccadilly

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