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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Scotland is delighted to announce that Ian MacKenzie has been elected as Chair of BAFTA Scotland, succeeding Sarah Walmsley after her two-year tenure. Sarah will be Deputy Chair for one year.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Scotland (BAFTA Scotland) and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have today announced a new initiative, Career Close Up.  This programme is created to specifically support career starters who have graduated from a screen or broadcast related course at a Scottish college or university since 2014 and are still looking for a break in the industry. Career Close Up will comprise of a year-long series of live masterclasses, hosted by some of the most talented practitioners in Scotland.  

BAFTA Scotland runs a varied programme of events throughout the year, with the aim of celebrating the art forms of film, television and games within Scotland. These events honour both home-grown and global talent, and allow practitioners and the wider community to debate and discuss the key issues affecting the Scottish moving image industries.

Take a look at some of BAFTA Scotland’s events highlights from 2015...

Richard Brown, executive producer of the highly-acclaimed HBO crime series, True Detective, gives BAFTA Scotland Masterclass attendees a fascinating insight into his career in the creative industries.

BAFTA Scotland will hold TV previews this September of two highly-anticipated STV dramas, Unforgotten and Jekyll and Hyde, followed by special Q&A sessions with key talent.

BAFTA Scotland are looking for jurors to take part in this years British Academy Scotland Awards

Are you interested in joining the BAFTA Scotland committee? We are now open for applications.

BAFTA Scotland will hold a masterclass on digital storytelling with William Pugh the developer of the critically acclaimed and BAFTA-nominated "The Stanley Parable."

BAFTA Scotland will hold a special effects masterclass with Artem in partnership with the Glasgow Youth Film Festival (GYFF).

BAFTA Scotland will showcase the winning films for Best Factual and Fiction from this years New Talent Awards.