FAQs
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Television Programmes must have had their first transmission in the UK between 2 May 2024 – 1 May 2025 on terrestrial, cable, satellite or digital channels (or their online platform), including web based broadcasters who commission content (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube Originals, Apple TV+).
Feature Films must have had a theatrical release and been screened and marketed to a public paying UK audience (for at least seven days) during 2 May 2024 – 1 May 2025. For full film eligibility, see our Rulebook.
Individual Eligibility (Actor / Actress / Director / Writer)
- Any Scottish individual is eligible to enter for their work on any production. Individuals are considered Scottish under the following criteria: Scottish place of birth or identifies as Scottish having spent a considerable amount of time based in Scotland, this could include formative years.
- Any individual is eligible for work on any Scottish Qualifying Production.
- Please see Rulebook for Scottish Qualifying Eligibility.
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Yes.
- Fee per entry: £190 (incl VAT) in most categories with the exception of the below…
- Fee per Short Film/ Animation entry: £60 (inclVAT)
- Fee per Individual Category Performer: £100 (incl VAT)
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The BFI Diversity Standards are part of the eligibility criteria for several of our British awards, as part of our cross-industry drive to drive inclusion in the film, games and television industries.
In order to assist you in achieving the Standards, there are many fantastic resources produced by BAFTA partners such as Screenskills, CDN, The Film and Television Charity etc. You can search Screenskills’ Resource database for guidance on running mentoring schemes, tackling bullying and harassment, recruitment practices etc.
New resources which BAFTA has been involved in or lead the development of include:
• BAFTA’s Invisible Barriers resource – highlighting the lived experience of practitioners from low socio-economic backgrounds, as well as practical tips and guidance for how to improve socio-economic diversity amongst your team or workforce.
• The Film and Television Charity’s report into the experiences of Arab, Jewish and Muslim members of the workforce – this report includes recommendations drawn from an extensive consultation.
• The TV Access Project’s 5 A’s – a useful framework for planning for access for deaf, disabled and/or Neurodivergent talent.
• Bullying and Harassment Prevention Resource – alongside industry partners, BAFTA has created a set of simple actionable recommendations for workers and employers to tackle bullying and harassment.
