BAFTA Connect

Selection Process and Criteria

Interested in finding out more about the selection process behind becoming a BAFTA Connect member?

Below we’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions that come up, and outlined the eligibility criteria, to make the process as easy for you as possible.

Selection Process

FAQs

  • When reviewing applications, we are looking for relevant experience and a commitment to working in the industry, in line with our published criteria. When making our assessment we also look at the make-up of our current membership and the roles where there is capacity to expand.

  • Due to the nature of membership, all applications must be submitted on an individual basis and will be reviewed as such. There are no restrictions as to how many individuals can apply from the same company or project. If other members of your creative team/colleagues are applying for Connect Membership, you’ll have the opportunity to tell us about this on your application form.

  • We ask that all candidates to BAFTA Connect answer the three key application questions themselves and use their own details (ie email address) on the site. Agents may, however, of course administrate the application on their client’s behalf.

Film & Television Applicant Criteria

Applicants must meet two of the following criteria:

  • Previous experience in short form, theatre, web series or radio
  • In funded development on a debut feature-length project, or your first TV, streaming or online commission
  • Demonstrable craft, technical, production and editorial credit(s) in feature film and/or television that has been commercially released or distributed in the UK or North America via a distributor, production company, network or major streaming platform
  • Credits as director, producer or writer for hire – including writers and directors of block/series episodes and writers room credits

Please note: Connect membership is not currently open to actors living and working in the UK.

Those with significant experience in theatre, commercials and short form may still be considered at the discretion of the jury.

Games Applicant Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria;

  • Have up to five years professional experience in the games industry
  • Be actively working on, and making a creative contribution to, games produced and/or distributed in the UK and/or North America
  • If you are currently working for a broadcaster, distributor, exhibitor, sales, production company, studio or industry body in the film, games and television industries you need up to five years of experience.

We particularly welcome applications from people who are:

  • working in games; in groups or communities currently underrepresented in the film, games and television industries
  • those living and working outside of London, particularly if you are based in the North West of England, Wales, Scotland or North America.

Please note a very limited number of places are available for applicants based in the London area.

Further Criteria Information

FAQs

  • Applications are welcomed from all roles across all genres of film, games and TV relating to:

    • development
    • production management
    • craft
    • technical
    • post production
    • exhibition
    • sales, acquisitions & distribution

    Please note: we are unable to accept applications from actors and agents for Connect UK.

  • Yes. If you meet one of the outlined criteria and feel that this membership is suitable to your experience level, we encourage you to apply. You may also wish to look at the criteria for full BAFTA membership to decide which level suits your experience best.

  • A main team credit in your department includes assistant and coordinator positions, floor or production runners but does not include trainee credits.

    To include a credit, it must be from a project that has either been broadcast, streamed, or released online or from a theatrically/ commercially released feature, game or television project.

  • This membership is not applicable to existing full, associate and branch members.

    Full, associate and branch members will be invited to attend events to meet Connect members to facilitate professional relationships. If you’d like to offer your time to support BAFTA’s wider new talent activity, you can opt-in to register your interest in your members’ area.

  • We welcome applications from those who are returning to the industry and there are opportunities within the application form to communicate this to us. If you have any questions or concerns about UK eligibility, please email membership@bafta.org.

    For questions regarding North America eligibility please email [email protected].

  • Yes. If you have experience working in theatre and are currently participating in a writers room or working towards your debut project in film or television, we encourage you to apply.

  • If you have extensive experience in commercials, short film and/or theatre your application may still be considered at the discretion of the jury.

  • No. This programme is not aimed at trainees, instead it is for those already working in the industry. We run scholarships and our programme of year-round events is open to all. Please sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about these opportunities.

  • No. This programme is aimed at those already working in the screen industries.

  • Unfortunately not. This membership is aimed at those actively working in the film, games or television industry with professional credits.

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