Naman Ramachandran BAFTA chief executive Amanda Berry will leave the organization earlier than scheduled, in June rather than the fall, to join The Royal Foundation as CEO.The Royal Foundation is the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge aka Prince William and Kate Middleton. In December 2021, Berry and Kevin Price, BAFTA’s chief operating officer, had announced their decision to step down from the organization after 23 and 20 years in their roles respectively.Price will serve as interim CEO from June until the new CEO is in place.In a message to members on Thursday, BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar wrote: “Throughout her 23-year tenure as BAFTA’s CEO, Amanda’s dedication, creativity and skilled leadership have enabled BAFTA to evolve and grow into a world-leading arts organization whilst ensuring its charitable purpose has remained at its heart.
BAFTA Rule Changes Leave Awards in Flux
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Guy Lodge Film CriticThe BAFTAs had a challenging year in 2021, ricocheting among progress, stasis and scandal, and ending up somewhere in the middle. Their mission, following an outcry over the previous year’s white ceremony — with no acting nominees of color, no women up for the director prize, and Sam Mendes’ “1917” prevailing over Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” in the major races — was to diversify the awards, and fast.
This year’s film ceremony is set for March 13 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.To that end, drastic changes were made, with the performance and directing categories handed over to small nomination committees (including some nonBAFTA members) who could curate more eclectic, progressive nominee fields from the branchvoted longlists. The fix was immediately effective, as BAFTA revealed a fresh, surprising and suitably diverse slate.
Suddenly, two-thirds of the acting nominees were performers of color, including homegrown talents — Wunmi Mosaku and Bukky Bakray — who were far outside the Oscar conversation that BAFTA traditionally mirrors, while buzzy favorites such as Carey Mulligan and Olivia Colman were left out. For the first time, women made up the majority of the director field, while only one white man (the distinctly non-Hollywood Thomas Vinterberg) made the cut.
It was an exciting shake-up and a bold statement from an awards body that, since shifting its place in the calendar to become an Oscar precursor in 2001, had somewhat lost its individual identity. Outside the jurisdiction of the nominating committees, of course, things were less adventurous.
Barbara Broccoli, Charlotte Riley Among Winners at The Production Guild Of Great Britain Awards 2022
K.J. Yossman Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson will be among the winners at the Production Guild of Great Britain (PGGB) awards on Friday night alongside actor Charlotte Riley and senior vice president of studio operations Warner Bros.
With ‘The Black Cop’ BAFTA Win, Guardian Documentaries Builds on Momentum as Short Films Competition Heats Up
Addie Morfoot ContributorSince the launch of Guardian Documentaries in 2016, the short film division of the British daily newspaper has garnered an Oscar and a BAFTA over the past two consecutive years, scoring the best British short film trophy for Cherish Oteka’s “The Black Cop” on March 13.About Gamal “G” Turawa, a Black gay man who joined the London police department to help change its racial make-up, “The Black Cop” explores Turawa’s memories of homophobia, racial profiling, and harassment. Commissioned by Guardian Documentaries, the doc received additional funds from the BFI Doc Society Fund.“Guardian Documentaries compliment Guardian journalism,” says Lindsay Poulton, head of Guardian Documentaries.
‘Bridgerton’ Star Nicola Coughlan, BAFTA-Winning ‘Sex Education’ Actor Aimee Lou Wood Lead Historical Comedy ‘Seize Them!’
Naman Ramachandran Principal photography commenced Monday at U.K. locations on historical comedy “Seize Them!,” directed by Curtis Vowell (“Baby Done”).The cast includes BAFTA winner, Aimee Lou Wood (“Sex Education”), Lolly Adefope (“Shrill”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Nick Frost (“Hot Fuzz”) and Jessica Hynes (“W1A”).Written by Andy Riley (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”), “Seize Them!” is a female led comedy set in dark ages Britain where Queen Dagan (Wood) is toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan (Coughlan).
‘The Power Of The Dog’, ‘Flee’ Top Winners List At GALECA’s Dorian Awards
Netflix’s The Power of the Dog was named Best Film and won Best Director and Best Screenplay for Jane Campion while Neon/Participant’s animated documentary Flee won a leading four awards Thursday at the 13th annual Dorian Awards, presented by GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.
‘Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story’: Sony Pictures Classics Sets Release Date For Documentary Exec Produced By Jimmy Buffett
Sony Pictures Classics announced today that its feature documentary Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story, co-directed by five-time Oscar nominee Frank Marshall (The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart) and Ryan Suffern (Mr. A & Mr. M: The Story of A&M Records), will hit theaters in New York and Los Angeles on May 13, before expanding to additional markets in the following weeks. It will open against IFC Films’ horror-thriller The Innocents, Roadside Attractions’ comedy Family Camp and Universal’s horror-thriller Firestarter starring Zac Efron and more.
BAFTA 2022 Film Awards: Kenneth Branagh and Lindsay Brunnock look glam
Kenneth Branagh and his wife Lindsay Brunnock cut a glamorous pair as they posed arm-in-arm on the red carpet at this year's BAFTA Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday. Director Sir Kenneth, 61, whose movie Belfast won the Outstanding British Film gong and was nominated in the Best Film category, looked dapper in a black tuxedo and crisp white shirt. Lindsay, 52, coordinated with her filmmaker partner by wearing a floor-length black dress with a leg split.
The Six Best Actress Nominees at BAFTAs 2022 Were All Snubbed by the Oscars
None of the six women who are nominated for Best Actress at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards are nominated for the same award at the Oscars this year.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Make Red Carpet Debut at 2022 BAFTA Awards
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are red carpet official. The actress was joined by her boyfriend, and Jon Bon Jovi’s son, Jake Bongiovi during the BAFTAs on Sunday. The 18-year-old actress stunned in a custom black laced dress by Louis Vuitton.
BAFTA 2022 host Rebel Wilson takes swipes at Prince Andrew and Meghan Markle
Rebel Wilson is back on our screens tonight as she hosts the BAFTA Awards tonight - and couldn't resist poking fun at the Royal Family.
Lady Gaga Brings Old Hollywood Glamour to the BAFTA Awards Red Carpet
Lady Gaga brought some old Hollywood glamour to the 2022 BAFTA Awards.The 35-year-old singer and actress hit the red carpet at the 75th annual awards show Sunday in an emerald green velvet and silk taffeta evening gown by Ralph Lauren. The intricate outfit took 150 hours to make by hand, using 50 meters of both velvet and silk taffeta.Gaga styled her hair to match, rocking soft sideswept waves that were a call to carpets of the past.
‘No Time to Die’ Sound Editors Blast Oscars for Broadcast Cuts After BAFTA Win: ‘It’s F-cked Up’
K.J. Yossman BAFTA award winners Tom Cross and Elliot Graham have decried the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ decision to cut eight different Oscar categories, including film editing, from the live telecast.Although “No Time to Die” is not nominated for best film editing at the Oscars, the duo said they were unhappy with the Academy’s decision to remove craft categories from its live awards broadcast during the BAFTA winners press conference after picking up their award.“I’m glad you asked that,” said Cross in response to Variety’s question about the Academy’s decision. “I mean speaking for myself, I’m not a fan.
Emma Watson Wears Plunging Black Dress With High Cut Front Tulle Skirt On BAFTA Red Carpet
It’s lovely to see actresses transform into the most iconic of fashionistas. Such is the case with Emma Watson! The 31-year-old Harry Potter star was the talk of the town at the 75th British Academy of Film Awards, which took place on Sunday (March 13) at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The British beauty dazzled in her fabulous number featuring a black plunging top and white tulle skirt.
2022 BAFTA Awards: The Complete Winners List
EE British Academy Film Awards.The annual ceremony was held at the Royal Albert Hall and British and international stars alike went glam for the special occasion. Rebel Wilson hosted this year's event, and the night was full of laughs and golden statues as the annual awards show crowned its winners.See the complete list below: Aleem Khan : James Cummings, Hester Ruoff : Jeymes Samuel : Posy Dixon, Liv Proctor : Rebecca Hall, Aleem Khan , Ryûsuke Hamaguchi , Audrey Diwan , Paul Thomas Anderson , Jane Campion , Julia DucournauLADY GAGA, ALANA HAIM, EMILIA JONES, RENATE REINSVE, JOANNA SCANLAN, TESSA THOMPSON, ADEEL AKHTAR , MAHERSHALA ALI, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, LEONARDO DICAPRIO, STEPHEN GRAHAM, WILL SMITH, CAITRÍONA BALFE, JESSIE BUCKLEY, ARIANA DEBOSE, ANN DOWD, AUNJANUE ELLIS, RUTH NEGGA, MIKE FAIST, CIARÁN HINDS, TROY KOTSUR, WOODY NORMAN, JESSE PLEMONS, KODI SMIT-MCPHEE, Ariana DeBose Harris Dickinson Lashana Lynch Millicent Simmonds Kodi Smit-McPhee 2022 BAFTA Nominations: The Complete List 2021 BAFTA Awards: The Complete List of Winners Prince Philip Honored With Heartfelt Tribute at 2021 BAFTAs
BAFTA 2022 complete winners list live from London's Royal Albert Hall
The 75th BAFTAs saw celebrities turn out in style for the star-studded evening at London's Royal Albert Hall to honour the best films from around the globe. Viewers can watch the glittering night of awards on BBC One at 7pm GMT.
Millie Bobby Brown Jake Bongiovi Get Glammed Up For BAFTA Red Carpet Date – Photos
Millie Bobby Brown, 18, and Jake Bongiovi, 19, were one of the best looking couples on the BAFTA red carpet! The actress and her handsome beau looked incredible while stopping to take photos in fashionable attire at the British award show on March 13. She wore a long black velvet sleeveless dress that had a plunging neckline and black sheer cropped top in the middle of it along with a high slit, and he wore a black and white tuxedo with a thick bow tie.