Press Releases

BAFTA A Life in Pictures with Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson featured on BAFTA’s A Life in Pictures retrospective Q&A series, supported by TCL

16 December 2022

This evening, BAFTA hosted a career retrospective with the iconic Hollywood actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson.

Event: 21st Anniversary Tribute to HRH The Princess RoyalDate: 12 May 1993Venue: Guildhall, City of London-

Sir Sydney Samuelson CBE

15 December 2022

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.

Ryan Coogler delivers deeply personal, career-spanning insights into his craft and the places, people and experiences that have shaped his work for BAFTA’s prestigious 2022 David Lean Lecture

13 December 2022

Award-winning Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler addressed a full house at BAFTA’s 195 Piccadilly HQ yesterday evening
The prestigious David Lean Lecture offers a glimpse into the experiences and creative achievements of some of the most compelling filmmakers in the world
The Lecture is generously supported by The David Lean Foundation, which continues to support and encourage excellence in filmmaking

Event: British Academy Games AwardsDate: Thursday 4 April 2019Venue: Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, LondonHost: Dara Ó Briain -Area: Carlo Paloni Master-Set

Final four categories of the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards to be broadcast LIVE alongside wider changes to create an unmissable night-in for audiences at home

8 December 2022

The four final categories to broadcast live for the first time in BAFTA’s history
Two hosts will lead the night on-stage and from a new BAFTA Backstage Studio, offering audiences at home the best seat in the house
Voting kicks off this Friday 9 December

BAFTA and Netflix host celebration event for 2022 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort

7 December 2022

Photography is available via Getty images and HERE
Credit: Kate Green or Tristan Fewings, Getty @gettyentertainment @kategreenphotographer @tristanfewings

Event: BAFTA Mask Photo ShootDate: 7 February 2008Venue: BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly -

BAFTA, BFI NETWORK and British Council publish industry-first Short Film digital toolkit for aspiring talent

7 December 2022

Today, BAFTA, BFI NETWORK (awarding National Lottery funding) and the British Council unveil a new comprehensive free-to-access Short Film Toolkit, published today.

Winners announced: 2022 BAFTA Children & Young People Awards

27 November 2022

Two Awards for The Snail and the Whale
Two first-time winners across the performance categories, George Webster wins in Presenter and Taiya Samuel in Young Performer
Chris O’Dowd wins for Performer
El Deafo collects the award for Content for Change

Attendees announced for this Sunday's BAFTA Children & Young People Awards

23 November 2022

Justin Fletcher, George Webster, Braydon Bent, Cathy Tyson, Bobby Beynon, Taiya Samuel and Grant Orchard are among the nominees confirmed to attend the BAFTA Children & Young People Awards this Sunday.

A host of guest presenters will join them, including Molly Rainford, Dani Harmer, Amir Wilson, Kemi Majeks, Jason Isaacs, MC Grammar, Joseph Coelho, Ben Shires, Alishea Campbell-Drummond, The Ayodi Family, Nigel Clarke, Inel Tomlinson, and the winners of BAFTA's 2022 Young Presenters Competition.