BAFTA

BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Applications Now Open: Film 📢 Our final BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition call out for this year is now open. Finalists are given the opportunity to hear their work performed by a cast of professional actors to a panel of industry experts and an audience of producers, development executives, directors, writers, actors and literary agents. Do you know any aspiring writers for Film? Encourage them to apply before the deadline on September 9 at 5pm BST 🗓 Apply here 👉 https://apply.bafta.org/

We're thrilled to announce that the ground-breaking film producer, curator, writer and former Director of Edinburgh International Film Festival Lynda Myles is to receive the BAFTA Scotland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film at a special event this August.   Myles made history in 1973 as the first woman ever to be appointed as a film festival director anywhere in the world. She went on to receive a BAFTA as a producer of The Commitments in 1992, and mentored a new generation of filmmakers as Head of Fiction at The National Film & Television School from 2004 to 2016. 📸 EIFF / Pako Mera

We’re delighted to be working with Central London Careers Hub and Learn Live News Channel on a careers panel celebrating neurodiversity in the creative sector. Broadcast live from Addey and Stanhope School, the free livestream is available to secondary schools and colleges nationwide to register to watch online here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePBPS-wj The session aims to shine a light on the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring to the creative industries and share stories of those who have already found their place within the sector. Speakers include Arabella Kennedy-Compston, Inigo Manby and Rosanagh Griffiths.

BAFTA is heading to Develop:Brighton this week 👋 Swing by our stand at B48 in the Expo to find out more about what we do and how you can get involved. We are also holding a panel discussion on social mobility as part of the official programme of talks. Join our Head of Games Luke Hebblethwaite to gain insights on how other industries have identified issues and worked to rectify them alongside a short live demonstration of BAFTA’s cross-sector Invisible Barriers resource, an interactive guide to assist hirers in the screen industries to support individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds. Tickets here 👉 https://lnkd.in/escBTd9Y

On Monday night we gathered to celebrate our out-going cohort of BAFTA Elevate Producers. We also welcomed back alumni from our previous three BAFTA Elevate cohorts of female directors, writers, and actors and had the pleasure of hearing from a representative from each of these groups about their experiences of participating in the programme and what they’ve been up to since. Since its launch in 2017, BAFTA Elevate has worked with 74 extraordinary participants. The research-based programme was created to identify and address underrepresentation in the industry through testimonials and interviews with industry practitioners. Huge congratulations again to our BAFTA Elevate Producers 2022-24 👏

Today we announce the 15 finalists for the 2024 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards, including our first-ever finalist representing Mexico. BAFTA members selected these 9 films and 6 games and immersive projects to represent our Animation, Documentary, Live Action, Games, and Immersive categories. Winners will be announced at the Yugo BAFTA Student Awards finale ceremony hosted by Elliot Knight on Friday, July 12. Special thanks to our Title Partner Yugo, and our Official Airline Partners at Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic for supporting this program. View the finalists here: https://lnkd.in/gPbqXg2A

Today's the day we celebrate all our amazingly talented BAFTA Young Game Designers finalists and find out this year's winners! Join Inel Tomlinson at 5PM over on our YouTube channel to watch the ceremony 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSYf5cjs And while you wait, you can read more about and even play some of the games here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5sPsZik

Help The Film and TV Charity rewrite the script by taking part in the biggest and most important mental health survey for people working in film, TV, and cinema. Share your story and take the survey now 👉 https://bit.ly/3L05HuY

Entries for the 2025 #BAFTAGamesAwards are now open 🎮 Games released between 25th November 2023 and 15th November 2024 are eligible from studios worldwide 🌏 Here's Jane Douglas with everything you need to know about entering! Enter here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8XEZiM

We are thrilled to reveal the 78 longlisted student projects for the 2024 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards. BAFTA members reviewed over 800 submissions from 109 universities across 37 countries to select the 60 films and 18 games and immersive projects that make up the 2024 longlist. Congratulations to all longlisted students and universities. Thank you to our Title Sponsor Yugo, and our partners at Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic for their support of this year's awards. Visit the link here to view the longlist: https://lnkd.in/gN-k7Hrf