British Academy of Film and Television Arts
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts , abbreviated BAFTA (literally: British Academy of Film and Television Arts ), is a British organization that annually awards prizes for outstanding achievements in the fields of cinema , television , children's entertainment and interactive media .
introduction
BAFTA is made up of members of the British Film Academy and the Guild of Television Producers and Directors .
The British Film Academy was founded by filmmakers on April 16, 1947 in a London hotel. Their intention was to strengthen the national film industry , which was weakened after the Second World War, and to promote its creative potential. Michael Balcon , Sir Alexander Korda , David Lean and Carol Reed were among the founders .
A member of the academy with voting rights can become a member who has at least four years of professional experience in the film, television and interactive media industries and has been proposed for membership by an existing member. In 2010 the academy had around 6,500 members.
BAFTA's head office is in Piccadilly Circus . The current chair is Pippa Harris .
BAFTA Awards
Every year the Academy awards awards in the following categories:
Movie
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA Awards or BAFTA Film Awards for short) were first presented in 1948 and recognize national and foreign filmmakers and film productions that were released in Great Britain during the past calendar year. They are considered the British counterpart to the US Oscar and are awarded annually in February. The sponsor is the telecommunications company EE Limited .
watch TV
The British Academy Television Awards have been presented since 1954 in the same way as the American Emmy television award. With the exception of the International Award and an audience award, most of the more than 20 categories are reserved for British television productions (including films, series, documentaries). They are usually awarded every year in May / June. The sponsor is the electronics company Philips , which is why the television award is officially known as the Philips British Academy Television Awards .
Children's programs
The British Academy Children's Awards are usually given in October / November in London each year and recognize the best offers for children. In addition to series, films and learning programs, video games and Internet offers are also recognized. The first award ceremony took place in 1969.
Behind the television camera
The British Academy Television Craft Awards were first given in 1999 and spun off from the British Television Film Awards a year later. The achievements of television professionals behind the camera, including directors, editors, screenwriters, cameramen, composers, costume designers, sound engineers and special effects artists, are honored. The last award ceremony took place in London at the end of April.
Video games
The British Academy Video Games Awards emerged in 1998 from the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards . Prize winners are currently selected in 15 categories, including from the areas of family, strategy, sport, multiplayer or music or script. The last award ceremony took place in London in mid-March.
Further
An honorary award (Academy Fellowship) is granted by the BAFTA at the British Academy Film Awards, the British Television Movie Awards and the British Academy Games Awards.
The Britannia Awards are presented annually in Los Angeles and honor individual filmmakers and television professionals.
In addition, films and television programs in Scotland (BAFTA Scotland Awards) and in Wales (BAFTA Cymru Awards) are awarded separately.
Web links
- bafta.org - official website (English)
- List of award winners in the IMDb
Individual evidence
- ↑ Film Awards Judging Process ( Memento of the original from August 19, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. at bafta.org, February 12, 2010 (accessed June 20, 2011).
- ↑ Philips Thank You Cam ( Memento of the original from December 26, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. at bafta.org, May 25, 2011 (accessed June 24, 2011).
