Event Review: BAFTA Film Awards

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ANOTHER VICTORY IN VISTAVISION At the BAFTA Film Awards, British Cinematographer caught up with winners who excelled behind and in front of the camera. As One Battle After Another dominated the night with six wins and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein received three craft prizes, crew and cast reflected on creative collaborations and bold visions. “It’s … Read more

BAFTA announces cinematography nominees for 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

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BAFTA has announced the cinematography nominees for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The line-up is identical to the recently announced Oscar nominations, as well as the nods for the upcoming ASC Awards. Those nominated in the Cinematography category are: Leading the way overall is One Battle After Another, which boasts 14 nominations including for Best … Read more

BAFTA to honour Picturehouse Cinemas’ Clare Binns with Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award

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BAFTA has announced that Clare Binns, the creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment, and a “driving force in the distribution of films in the UK”, will be presented with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards next month.   One of BAFTA’s highest accolades, the special award … Read more

BAFTA announces Cinematography longlist for 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

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BAFTA has announced the Cinematography longlist for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.  Round Two of voting kicks off today (9 January) and will determine the nominations – to be unveiled via global livestream on Tuesday 27 January at 12:00 GMT from BAFTA’s HQ, 195 Piccadilly in London.  Round Three of voting will determine the winners.  … Read more

Nominations announced for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023

BAFTA announces the nominations for the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards, celebrating the very best in film over the past year. A total of 45 feature films received nominations. Actors Hayley Atwell and Toheeb Jimoh announced the nominations via a live broadcast from BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London. First time nominees feature heavily this year, … Read more

BAFTA reveals eligibility and voting rules ahead of 2023 film awards

BAFTA has confirmed the eligibility and voting rules for the 2023 EE British Academy Film Awards. Several updates will be introduced by the BAFTA Film Committee, building on the wide-ranging changes introduced as part of the first phase of the BAFTA Review in 2020. Set out below, these updates will enable the EE BAFTA Film … Read more

BAFTA reveals longlist for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2022

BAFTA has revealed the longlists for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2022. This longlisting round was introduced in 2021 for the EE British Academy Film Awards resulting in three rounds of voting.  The publication of the longlists follows the BAFTA 2020 Review, whereby over 120 wide-ranging changes were introduced across voting, membership and … Read more