BAFTA today publishes its latest membership data as part of an ongoing commitment to represent the full breadth and diversity of talent across the screen industries within the Academy. 

We are deeply saddened by the news that Sir Sydney Samuelson – former BAFTA Chair, BAFTA Fellow and recipient of the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award – has passed away. 

A message regarding Her Majesty The Queen.

• BAFTA President, The Duke of Cambridge visited BAFTA to hear more about its ongoing support to develop the next generation of talent
• BAFTA launches new career development bursary fund in the name of HRH The Duke of Cambridge
• A new tier of BAFTA membership announced for emerging and mid-level professionals
• BAFTA Elevate to advocate and aid the progression of producers in film and television who are disabled, from minority ethnic backgrounds and low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
• BAFTA headquarters at 195 Piccadilly redeveloped as a centre of creative excellence with a new dedicated learning space to enable an expansion of the arts charity’s learning and new talent development programmes

Luke joins BAFTA from Ukie, the trade body for the UK’s games and interactive entertainment sector.

London, Monday 19 July 2021:  The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced the newly elected Chairs and Deputy Chairs of its Film, Games and Television Committees. The Chairs of the Committees will also sit on BAFTA's Board of Trustees.