About - Bafta

We are BAFTA – a world famous independent arts charity. Supporting careers, driving progressive industry culture, celebrating excellence and inspiring the future of film, games and TV is what we do.

Uniquely positioned to support three core pillars of the screen industries we empower and advocate for creative talent at all stages of their careers. The only arts charity convening 14,000 extraordinary global members to create a thriving community of film, games and TV professionals. We are proud to champion talent, help lay the foundations for industry change and recognise exceptional storytelling.

What does BAFTA stand for?

BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

What we do

A leading force in UK culture, and global champion of creative talent for more than 75 years, we have a rich cultural history. We convene the screen industries, and drive the progress that is needed on accessibility, inclusion and sustainability in the screen arts. Watch our video to find out more:

How are we delivering change?

By recognising and celebrating outstanding storytellers of our time, and the craft that goes into making the films, games and TV shows with our world-famous awards
By working to remove barriers to opportunity so all talented people feel empowered to enter the industry, carve out the careers they aspire to, and have their work seen and recognised for its artistic merit
By encouraging talented creatives and practitioners from underrepresented groups to join BAFTA, vote in our awards and become industry leaders
By delivering programmes that create opportunities to share industry expertise democratically and enable everyone to access the insights they need to progress their career
By showcasing and supporting the diverse range of talent in film, games and TV with year-round activities ranging from BAFTA bursaries and career development opportunities to an extensive calendar of screenings and events
By championing and inspiring talent wherever it resides with our global headquarters in London and offices in Cardiff, Glasgow, New York and Los Angeles

Meet our people

Boards & Committees Presidents & Chairs

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Sustainability on and off screen

Backed by BAFTA’s creative DNA and cross-industry expertise, BAFTA Albert's work supports and unites the film and TV community in making sustainable choices. Providing practical tools, clear standards, direct actions, and certification that recognises change, positive impact and progress.

Working with the UK’s screen community for more than 15 years, BAFTA Albert helps transform the power of exceptional storytelling into measurable climate action – behind the scenes, on set and on screen.

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Our Purpose

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Drive progress. Inspire and celebrate.

Our Mission

We champion creatives and practitioners in film, games and TV, regardless of their background or life experience. We provide community for our members, and we strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

Our Vision

The screen arts thrive at the heart of our cultural landscape and people from all backgrounds thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

Software that works with you

We all know that our increasingly digital world comes with challenges, but BAFTA Media Technology is here to help. We simplify complex workflows inherent in running awards, scholarships and membership events. How? By building and licensing sophisticated software that will streamline all those time-consuming manual processes.

Our suite of software delivers BAFTA's awards and events and we also license to other high profile clients in the creative industries. If you're in need of software products to deliver excellence in your awards, scholarships or membership events management, see what we have to offer.

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We want people, from all backgrounds to achieve their creative dreams. Find out what programmes we have available to help.

Programmes For:

An essential industry membership that gives you the chance to be part of an inspiring global film, games and TV community.

Memberships:

Celebrating the very best creative talent from the worlds of film, games and TV.

Awards:

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