BAFTAs

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is a British charity and membership organization that promotes and supports the film, television and interactive media industries. Founded in 1947 as the British Film Academy, it broadened its remit to include television and other media and adopted its current name to reflect its expanded scope. BAFTA runs a program of events, education initiatives and international activities, including branches such as BAFTA Los Angeles.

BAFTA is best known for its annual awards, organized into the BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTA TV Awards, and the BAFTA Games Awards. The BAFTA Film Awards recognize achievements in film released to the UK market in the previous year; nominees and winners are selected by BAFTA members and juries. The trophy is a stylized gold mask designed by Mitzi Cunliffe. The ceremony is normally held in London and is among the most prominent events in the global film awards calendar.

BAFTA TV Awards honor excellence in television, including drama, comedy, news and factual programming. The Games Awards, established in the 2000s, celebrate achievements in video games and are chosen by a dedicated BAFTA Games jury. In addition to awards, BAFTA carries out education and talent development programs such as Breakthrough Brits, and maintains international presence through programs like BAFTA Los Angeles and partnerships with industry events.