Press Releases

As part of a refreshed strand of debates on issues of importance to the UK film, television and games industries, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will host a discussion on the evolving face of television documentary and ask the question: Is structured reality corrupting documentary? BAFTA is a neutral space for debate and discussion of major issues affecting the industry.

The comedian will host the ceremony on Sunday 27 May.

BAFTA and the the Royal Albert Hall introduce a new series celebrating composers' work for Film, Television and Games.

PORTAL 2 won three awards at tonight’s GAME British Academy Video Games Awards at the London Hilton, hosted by Dara O’Briain. The first-person puzzle platform game took home the BAFTAs for Design, Story and the coveted Best Game.

Markus Persson, the Swedish developer behind the phenomenally successful game Minecraft, is to be given the Special Award at the GAME British Academy Video Games Awards on Friday 16 March.

As part of a refreshed strand of debates on issues of importance to the UK film, television and games industries, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will host a discussion on the DCMS’ Film Policy Review, The Future of Film: It Begins with an Audience.

The next Orange British Academy Film Awards will take place on Sunday 10 February 2013.

GAME unveils BAFTA GAME Audience Award shortlist, and it could be a real David vs. Goliath battle. Voting opens for the UK’s only publically-voted Award at the GAME British Academy Video Games Awards.

The Academy today announced the nominations for the GAME British Academy Video Games Awards. 48 different games have been recognised and together they represent some of the most popular, innovative and cutting-edge creativity in today’s gaming industry.

The winners of the 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards were announced at the annual ceremony held at the Royal Opera House on Sunday 12 February 2012.