BAFTA

BAFTA Breakthrough is open for applications in the UK and US 📢 Are you at a turning point in your career? BAFTA Breakthrough helps give a boost to talent who’ve had a breakthrough year in film, games or TV. You may already be established in your field, but this will be the year you've ‘broken through’ into a lead creative role. Showcasing and helping accelerate the careers of the next generation of film, games and TV talent, Breakthrough is part of our vision that people from all backgrounds will have opportunities to thrive in the screen industries. Find out more and apply before Friday 19 June 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee34mQTU

We're happy to announce a year-long partnership with the LEGO Group and BAFTA’s talent programme, Young BAFTA, underscoring their commitment to fostering creativity and innovation among the next generation. As an official partner of Young BAFTA, the LEGO Group will continue to build on their mission to empower children through play and creativity; offering kids unique opportunities to explore rich and diverse stories. This collaboration kicks off alongside the LEGO® Insiders Club x Aardman short film, “Boop,” a story inspired by kids’ creations using the LEGO Play app’s stop-motion studio tool. Read more about this exciting new partnership 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebqeUz-h

We're thrilled to have been involved in last week’s Creative Cities Conference 2026 in Liverpool.   We supported 5 participants from our Elevate cohort to attend as part of our ongoing commitment to mid-career visibility and industry access.   With more than 65 speakers and over 400 delegates across panels, talks and networking sessions, this provided valuable access to senior industry voices, opportunities to build networks and gain insight into how the sector is evolving.    Our CEO Jane Millichip was also in attendance to chair the Convention’s inaugural Wake Up Address, delivered by Wayne Garvie, President of International Production, Sony Pictures Television.   Find out more about BAFTA Elevate and this year’s participants: https://lnkd.in/e8pUNNkW

Huge congratulations to all of tonight's incredible #BAFTATVAwards with P&O Cruises winners! See the full list here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZuzCpDb

Dame Mary Berry DBE will receive the BAFTA Fellowship in recognition of her exceptional contribution to television. Mary Berry is one of the UK's most beloved broadcasters with a career spanning six decades. She first appeared on television in the 1970s and has since built an incredible list of credits across every major broadcaster and is recognised by generations of viewers. Mary’s role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off was nothing short of transformative. By shifting the genre towards a format rooted in warmth and encouragement, she inspired a national resurgence in home baking and established a new standard for competitive programming, one that champions craft and joy. Mary will be presented with this honour at the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises on Sunday 10 May. 📸 Sane Seven

Martin Lewis CBE will receive the BAFTA Television Special Award in recognition of a body of work that has made a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of millions of people across the UK. One of BAFTA's highest honours, this award recognises Martin's work as a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner who has fundamentally changed the way the nation thinks about money. Through hosting ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live and appearing as a regular expert on Good Morning Britain and This Morning he has empowered millions of people with the financial knowledge and confidence to take control of their lives. Martin has been at the forefront of some of the most important consumer campaigns of the past two decades and his work is characterised by a rare combination of expertise, accessibility and genuine care for the people he serves. The Special Award will be presented to Martin at this year's BAFTA Television Awards with @pandocruises on Sunday 10 May. 📸 Scott Garfitt

Huge congratulations to all of tonight’s #BAFTACraftAwards with Samsung Electronics UK OLED winners 👏 See the full list here 👉 https://bit.ly/42uQ3Ad

Last Saturday we hosted our BAFTA Connect Film and TV Forum, supported by Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. Over 500 emerging and mid-level creatives from BAFTA Connect attended a programme of panels, workshops and networking, focused on building sustainable careers in film and TV.   Across 11 sessions and 40 speakers, participants heard practical guidance, shared experiences, and perspectives from speakers including; PC Williams, Ben Caudell, Angela Phillips, Anna Hintzen, Lucy Price, Paul Wood, Andrew Orr, Jemima Rathbone, Kathryn Webb and Miquita Oliver.   Thanks to our partners at Amazon MGM Studios and the Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios team for their support in delivering the event and their continued commitment to emerging talent.

Simone Pennant MBE, founder and CEO of The TV Collective, will receive this year's BAFTA Television Craft Special Award. One of BAFTA’s highest honours, this award recognises Simone's extraordinary leadership and the legacy of change she has brought to the screen industries. Founded in 2008, The TV Collective (TVC) was established with a clear mission to ensure global majority creatives can access, progress and thrive across the screen industries, connecting them to paid opportunities, to each other and to the rooms where decisions are made. TVC has been credited with shifting broadcaster attitudes towards inclusion and has had an immeasurable impact on the freelance community. The Special Award will be presented to Simone at this Sunday’s BAFTA TV Craft Awards with Samsung OLED. 

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