British Academy of Film and Television Arts

British Academy of Film and Television Arts
Abbreviation	BAFTA
Formation	16 April 1947 (as British Film Academy)
Type	Trade association
Purpose	Supporting, promotes and developing the art of film, television and video games
Headquarters	Piccadilly; London, W1J; United Kingdom
Region served	United Kingdom; United States
Membership	Approximately 13,500
Official language	English
President	The Prince of Wales; (since 2010)
Chairman	Krishnendu Majumdar
Chief executive	Jane Millichip
Website	www.bafta.org

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA, /ˈbæftə/^[2]) is an independent trade association and charity that supports, develops, and promotes the arts of film, television and video games in the United Kingdom. In addition to its annual award ceremonies, BAFTA has an international programme of learning events and initiatives offering access to talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures, and mentoring schemes in the United Kingdom and the United States.

BAFTA's annual film awards ceremony, the British Academy Film Awards, has been held since 1949, while its annual television awards ceremony, the British Academy Television Awards, has been held since 1955. Their third ceremony, the British Academy Games Awards, was first presented in 2004.

^ Davis, Clayton (14 January 2025). "BAFTA Nominations Predictions: 'Conclave' and 'Emilia Pérez' Expected to Lead; 'Challengers' and Mark Edelshteyn Could Surprise". Variety. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
^ Jones, Daniel (2011). Roach, Peter; Setter, Jane; Esling, John (eds.). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (18th ed.). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-15255-6.

[1] Davis, Clayton (14 January 2025). "BAFTA Nominations Predictions: 'Conclave' and 'Emilia Pérez' Expected to Lead; 'Challengers' and Mark Edelshteyn Could Surprise". Variety. Retrieved 20 January 2025.

[2] Jones, Daniel (2011). Roach, Peter; Setter, Jane; Esling, John (eds.). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (18th ed.). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-15255-6.

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