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We have been closely monitoring and evaluating the COVID-19 outbreak and its potential impact on our BAFTA programs and activity here in the US.

As a BAFTA Member, you can support emerging talent in New York by participating in or supporting BAFTA programs. Here are some of the many ways you can help to support emerging talent in New York.

The BAFTA New York / New York Film Academy / De Witt Clinton High School Digital Storytelling Program recently held its first graduation ceremony with a festive screening of the students’ newly completed short films. Over the course of eight Saturdays, ten eager and enthusiastic students made their way from the Bronx to the Film Academy’s Manhattan campus to learn basic filmmaking crafts.

The BAFTA / New York Film Academy (“NYFA”) eight week Digital Storytelling program for NYC high school students held their first classes this Saturday October 13th.

2017 BAFTA New York Scholar Kevin Wilson, Jr. Nominated for an Academy Award

Director/Writer Stephen Fingleton presents his debut feature film The Survivalist at a ‘Brits to Watch’ screening in New York.

BAFTA New York's Children's Committee throws a tasty Networking Lunch

BAFTA’s "Brits to Watch: The Screenings", in partnership with the British Council continues this spring with award-winning writer-directors Kieran Evans in May and Hong Khaou in June.

BAFTA New York for the second year in a row was a major presence at the Hamptons International Film Festival.