Press Releases

EE BAFTA Film Awards to take place on Sunday 19 February 2023   

• Budding talent Jeriah Kibusi (11) and Maryam Drammeh (16) win 2022 BAFTA Young Presenters Competition in their respective age categories
• Kicking off a year-long programme of mentoring and interview opportunities Jeriah and Maryam will attend Cheltenham Literature Festival

• Tool follows from the launch of the Climate Content Pledge at COP26
• Designed to support those working in editorial to consider how to authentically bring the climate into their programmes
• Latest IPCC report notes the positive impact that climate storytelling could have on our collective response to the climate crisis. 

• albert’s Annual Review of 2021 reflects on a significant year for the TV industry with huge efforts made in tackling climate change despite challenging conditions.
• albert Carbon Calculator data revealed the average hour of TV in 2021 contributed 5.7t CO2e per hour – a 30% increase from 2020.   
• Travel remains the largest part of a production’s footprint. 
• Industry recognises unique role in engaging audiences with the climate crisis. 

20 producers from under-represented backgrounds, working in film and television, will receive support to help them break through barriers in the industry 

• New for 2022, the BAFTA Elevate programme is now 24 months to increase the level of support and access to bespoke networking and career opportunities
• Latest cohort selected by a panel of industry experts led by Nahrein Kemp and  including Annabel Jones, Cameron Roach, Fozia Khan, and Marcus Ryder 
• Accompanying photography is available HERE