Make BAFTA’s story part of your story and help shape the future of film, games and TV.

What is Full Voting Membership?

Full Voting Membership is your chance to be a part of recognising exceptional storytelling and supporting new talent.

As a champion of creativity, you will share your expertise by voting in awards, sitting on juries and committees, engaging in our programmes and pushing for a more inclusive and sustainable industry.

Who can become a Full Voting Member?

If you have five years of experience working in UK film, games or TV in a key creative role, head of department, or senior executive role are welcome to apply if you:

  • are a British citizen or born in UK/ Republic of Ireland
  • are currently working for a UK broadcaster, distributor, production company or industry body
  • are currently working for a BAFTA- nominated or -winning games studio
  • are a BAFTA winner or nominee or have made a significant overall creative contribution to the global film, games or TV industries

We are particularly interested in applications from people who are working in games; in groups or communities currently underrepresented in the film, games and television industries; and those based in the North West of England, Wales, Scotland or North America.

Membership for 2024 is now closed. Your next opportunity to apply will be in 2025.

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Full Voting Members receive a whole host of benefits. 

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Member Events
Take part in an exciting year-round programme of inspiring screenings and events, including exclusive Q & As. 
Networking Opportunities
Meet fellow members in the iconic Richard Attenborough Rooms at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly as well as through structured peer-to-peer networking opportunities in the UK and USA. 
Exclusive Offers 
Have the opportunity to take up exclusive offers from our industry partners.
BAFTA 195 Access
Exclusive access to our HQ in London’s Piccadilly for networking, meetings and entertaining as well as discounted private room hire. 

Questions?

Membership FAQs

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  • These fees are for the 2024-25 membership year

    General Full Voting Membership is £595.00 annually.

    Regional Full Voting Membership (for individuals living and working more than 60 miles (as the crow flies) from 195 Piccadilly in London) is £396.oo annually.

    Cymru/Scotland Full Voting Membership is £396.00 annually.

    North America Full Voting Membership (for individuals who are based in the USA) is $440.00 annually.

    Overseas Full Voting Membership (for individuals primarily based in countries other than the UK or USA) is $396.00 annually.

    A one-off joining fee of £150.00 ($150 in the US) will be charged to new Full voting members in addition to their annual fees. This additional fee is waived for successful applicants who have won or been nominated for a BAFTA Award, or who primarily work in Games.

  • We aim to increase the representation of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent (DDN) people in BAFTA’s membership and the wider creative industries.

    All BAFTA membership forms are compatible with screen reader software. If you have access requirements that prevent you from easily completing an application, or if you need any assistance, please email [email protected] or call (0) 20 7292 5877. We can offer to scribe your response over the phone, accept a video submission instead of an application form, or discuss alternate submission methods.

    We encourage you to tell us more about any access requirements in your application, and in your response to our applicant and membership surveys. An ongoing discount on membership fees is available to DDN people if your application is successful.

  • The BAFTA membership team initially review your application to check your eligibility and ensure we have all the information we need. A panel of elected members of the BAFTA sector committees then consider applications by craft or role, taking into account the needs of the membership as a whole. Sector committee panel decisions are then passed to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

  • BAFTA has always believed in being open about what data we collect from our members and what we do with it. Find out more in our membership privacy policy.

  • BAFTA has a membership year that runs from 1 June to 31 May, and deadlines for applications may vary between different types of membership. We will send you a confirmation email after you submit your application with more information about when you can expect to hear from us.

  • Yes, we will contact you by email regardless of the outcome of your application. Although we aim to contact all applicants in a timely fashion, you may not hear from us at the same time as other applicants.

  • Unfortunately, each year we need to turn down applications from eligible applicants. This is more often due to a limited number of places, and the need to ensure the membership overall is balanced and representative of the industries, rather than any issue with your individual application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide individual feedback and there is no appeals process. We do however welcome all unsuccessful applicants to apply again in future.

  • We have a fixed membership year at BAFTA and with a limited number of places, we are unable to hold the offer of membership open indefinitely. We expect new members to accept the offer of membership by making a payment within four weeks of being accepted. We are not able to pro-rate membership fees for new members, but support with fees is available, and we do not wish for anyone to be prevented from joining due to personal circumstances.