North America Professional Membership

A membership option for those looking to connect with their fellow creatives in the US and feel part of a global community at the same time.

Applications are currently closed.

Want to become part of a vibrant community of creatives? BAFTA branch membership lets you connect with a global network of film, games and TV professionals all from your home base in North America.

What is BAFTA North America Professional Membership?

It’s a specific membership creating space for creatives in North America to connect with their peers and celebrate and support the talent of local industries.

Who can become a BAFTA North America Professional Member?

If you have a minimum of five years of experience working in film, games or TV in the US, you are welcome to apply if you:

Demonstrate a commitment and desire to promote the profile of BAFTA
Support the goals of BAFTA in North America
Work in the production of film, games or TV
Work in the distribution, publishing or broadcasting of film, games or TV

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A woman with blonde hair tied back in a high pony tail and wearing a bright yellow dress. She is holding a BAFTA branded microphone and talking to an audience, — Member Events

Access a year-round screenings programme and a host of inspiring learning events in Los Angeles and New York, where you can hear from your peers in the film, games and TV industries.

A Delta Airways promotion stand with Biscoff biscuits on the top, — Exclusive Offers

Have the opportunity to take up exclusive offers from our BAFTA North America partners.

A black woman in a pale green evening gown and long crystal necklace interviewing a woman in a black evening gown with dark scraped back hair. — Reduced rate awards tickets

Opportunity to buy reduced rate members’ tickets for the BAFTA Awards hosted in the UK.

A close up of a laptop and a tablet on a table. — BAFTA View Access

Wherever you are, catch-up on BAFTA events, watch films and programmes, and play games via our exclusive online platform.

Green, pink and grey chairs in front of a gold bar where people are standing. — BAFTA 195 Piccadilly access

When in London, meet and network with your peers in our iconic London HQ BAFTA 195 Piccadilly.

Membership FAQs

BAFTA North America Professional membership is $330 annually. A one-off joining fee of $150 will also be charged to new members.
We welcome applications for BAFTA North America Professional membership once a year. The next opportunity to apply will be in early 2025, for our next intake of members in June 2025.
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.
Those living and working in North America or Canada are eligible to apply for BAFTA North America Professional membership.