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The British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTA Film Awards is an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to honour the best British and international contributions to film. The ceremonies were initially held at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, flagship Odeon cinema in Leicester Square in London, before being held at the Royal Opera House from 2007 to 2016. Since 2017, the ceremony has been held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The statue awarded to recipients depicts a theatrical mask.
The 1st British Academy Film Awards, first BAFTA Awards ceremony was held in 1949, and the ceremony was first broadcast on the BBC in 1956 with Vivien Leigh as the host. The ceremony was initially held in April or May; since 2001, it typically takes place in February.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) was founded in 1947 as The British Film Academy, by David Lean, Alexander Korda, Carol Reed, Charles Laughton, Roger Manvell, Laurence Olivier, Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Michael Balcon, and other major figures of the British film industry. In 1958, the Academy merged with The Guild of Television Producers and Directors to form The Society of Film and Television, which eventually became The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1976.
The stated charitable purpose of BAFTA is to "support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners, and benefiting the public". In addition to high-profile awards ceremonies, BAFTA runs a year-round programme of educational events, including film screenings and tribute evenings. BAFTA is supported by a membership of about 6,000 people from the film, television, and video game industries.
The Academy's awards are in the form of a theatrical mask designed by American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe, in response to a commission from the Guild of Television Producers in 1955.
The ceremony previously took place in April or May, but since 2001 it has been held in February in order to precede the Academy Awards. Most of the awards are open to all nationalities, though there are awards for Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Producer or Director. Only UK films are eligible for the categories of The British Short Film and British Short Animation awards.
The Awards ceremony is delayed broadcast on British television the same evening, and across the world. The first broadcast was on the BBC in 1956, with Vivien Leigh (who would present an award to her husband Sir Laurence Olivier) as the host. It has been broadcast in colour since 1970. In the US it is shown on BBC America.
During each annual ceremony, BAFTA pauses ''wikt:in memoriam, in memoriam'' to pay tribute to those in the industry who have died over the past 12 months, showcasing a montage of images accompanied by music.
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{{National Cinema Awards British Academy Film Awards, British Academy of Film and Television Arts British film awards Awards established in 1947 British television specials 1947 establishments in the United Kingdom Annual events in the United Kingdom
History
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) was founded in 1947 as The British Film Academy, by David Lean, Alexander Korda, Carol Reed, Charles Laughton, Roger Manvell, Laurence Olivier, Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell, Michael Balcon, and other major figures of the British film industry. In 1958, the Academy merged with The Guild of Television Producers and Directors to form The Society of Film and Television, which eventually became The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in 1976.
The stated charitable purpose of BAFTA is to "support, develop and promote the art forms of the moving image, by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners, and benefiting the public". In addition to high-profile awards ceremonies, BAFTA runs a year-round programme of educational events, including film screenings and tribute evenings. BAFTA is supported by a membership of about 6,000 people from the film, television, and video game industries.
The Academy's awards are in the form of a theatrical mask designed by American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe, in response to a commission from the Guild of Television Producers in 1955.
Annual ceremony
The ceremony previously took place in April or May, but since 2001 it has been held in February in order to precede the Academy Awards. Most of the awards are open to all nationalities, though there are awards for Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Producer or Director. Only UK films are eligible for the categories of The British Short Film and British Short Animation awards.
The Awards ceremony is delayed broadcast on British television the same evening, and across the world. The first broadcast was on the BBC in 1956, with Vivien Leigh (who would present an award to her husband Sir Laurence Olivier) as the host. It has been broadcast in colour since 1970. In the US it is shown on BBC America.
During each annual ceremony, BAFTA pauses ''wikt:in memoriam, in memoriam'' to pay tribute to those in the industry who have died over the past 12 months, showcasing a montage of images accompanied by music.
Location
The award ceremony is held in London. From 2000 to 2007, the ceremonies took place at the flagship Odeon Leicester Square, Odeon cinema in Leicester Square. Between 2008 and 2016, the ceremonies took place at the Royal Opera House. The 70th Awards in 2017, and subsequent ceremonies, were held at the Royal Albert Hall.Sponsorship
Until 2012, the mobile telephone network Orange UK, Orange sponsored the awards. Orange's parent company, EE Limited, EE, took over the sponsorship of the event from 2013.Award categories
Retired awards
* BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles (awarded 1952–1984) * BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay (awarded 1955–1968) * BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay (awarded 1969–1983) * BAFTA Award for Best British Actor (awarded 1952–1967) * BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor (awarded 1952–1967) * BAFTA Award for Best British Actress (awarded 1952–1967) * BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress (awarded 1952–1967) * BAFTA Award for Best Original Song (awarded 1983–1985) * BAFTA Award for Best Factual Film * BAFTA Award for Best Fictional Film * BAFTA Award for Best Short Factual Film * BAFTA Award for Best Specialised Film * BAFTA John Grierson Award * BAFTA United Nations Award (awarded 1949–1976)Special awards
* BAFTA Fellowship (since 1971) * BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award, Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award (known as the Michael Balcon Award from 1979 to 2006)Superlatives
Acting
Directing
Other
* Most awards won by a single film ** ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'' (1969), with 9 wins. * Most nominations received by a single film ** ''Gandhi (film), Gandhi'' (1982), with 16 nominations. * Most nominations without winning an award ** ''Women in Love (film), Women in Love'' (1969) and ''Finding Neverland (film), Finding Neverland'' (2004), with 11 nominations each. * Oldest person to win an award ** Emmanuelle Riva winning BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress in a Leading Role for ''Amour (2012 film), Amour'' (84 years old). * Youngest person to win an award ** Jodie Foster winning BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ''Bugsy Malone'' and ''Taxi Driver'' (13 years old).Ceremonies
See also
* British Academy of Film and Television Arts * British Academy Television AwardsReferences
External links
*BAFTA Awards database
IMDB: BAFTA
{{National Cinema Awards British Academy Film Awards, British Academy of Film and Television Arts British film awards Awards established in 1947 British television specials 1947 establishments in the United Kingdom Annual events in the United Kingdom