Press Releases

London, Monday 19 July 2021:  The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced the newly elected Chairs and Deputy Chairs of its Film, Games and Television Committees. The Chairs of the Committees will also sit on BAFTA's Board of Trustees.

• BAFTA announces progress in commitment to reach membership targets by 2025
• First global membership survey results announced
• BAFTA continues to actively address areas of under-representation following 2020 Review

• The Times has apologised after making false and defamatory claims in articles regarding the Bafta Chair Krishnendu Majumdar and Bafta’s decision to present Noel Clarke with an OBCC award.
• The Mail Online has also issued an apology
• Both publications accept there are no “close links” between Bafta Chair and Clarke.
• Decision to allow Clarke to receive a previously announced award was determined by the lack of evidence Bafta had at the time of having to make its decision on whether to proceed with the presentation.

Letter to BAFTA members, 30/4/2021

• Emma Baehr, Tim Hunter, Louise Robertson and Tim Yates elevated to Executive Directors
• Donna Mathews appointed as Executive Director of PR & Communications

A statement regarding HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Other lots include Paul Mescal’s football shirt and iconic Villanelle pyjamas worn by Jodie Comer

Over 120 wide-ranging changes introduced to urgently address a lack of diversity in the BAFTA Awards

Significant changes in acting, directing & Outstanding British Film categories to be introduced from Film Awards 2021

BAFTA commits to long-term substantial cultural and organisational change