Samantha Morton, the British actor (She Said, The Whale, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Walking Dead), writer (I Am…Kirsty) and director (The Unloved), received the BAFTA Fellowship, the British Academy’s highest honor at the BAFTA Film Awards in London on Sunday. But the outspoken star used her moment on stage to share very emotional words about children who live in poverty or who can’t live safely at home.
“For me, this is really nothing short of a miracle,” Morton said about receiving the honor, recalling how she was “hungry” and “cold” as a kid growing up in poverty.
“Film changed my life, it transformed me,” she continued. “When I first saw Ken Loach’s Kes… I was forever changed” seeing “poverty, people like me, my life and my family on the screen,” she said. Her conclusion: “Representation matters.”
Like British director Loach, Morton has...
“For me, this is really nothing short of a miracle,” Morton said about receiving the honor, recalling how she was “hungry” and “cold” as a kid growing up in poverty.
“Film changed my life, it transformed me,” she continued. “When I first saw Ken Loach’s Kes… I was forever changed” seeing “poverty, people like me, my life and my family on the screen,” she said. Her conclusion: “Representation matters.”
Like British director Loach, Morton has...
- 2/18/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Acclaimed British actor, writer and director Samantha Morton will be awarded a Fellowship at the upcoming Ee BAFTA Film Awards.
The award is the highest recognition given by BAFTA to an individual for their exceptional contribution to the film, games or television industry.
After earning plaudits in theater and television, Morton’s breakthrough film role was Carine Adler’s “Under the Skin (1997) that earned her a BIFA nomination and the Boston Film Critics Award for best actress. She has been Oscar nominated twice – for best supporting actress for Woody Allen’s “Sweet and Lowdown” (1999), and for best actress for Jim Sheridan’s “In America” (2003).
For her portrayal of child-murderer Myra Hindley in “Longford” (2006) Morton scored best actress nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and BAFTA Television Award, and won a Golden Globe. In 2009, she made her directorial debut with television film “The Unloved,” a semi-autobiographical film based in the British children’s care system,...
The award is the highest recognition given by BAFTA to an individual for their exceptional contribution to the film, games or television industry.
After earning plaudits in theater and television, Morton’s breakthrough film role was Carine Adler’s “Under the Skin (1997) that earned her a BIFA nomination and the Boston Film Critics Award for best actress. She has been Oscar nominated twice – for best supporting actress for Woody Allen’s “Sweet and Lowdown” (1999), and for best actress for Jim Sheridan’s “In America” (2003).
For her portrayal of child-murderer Myra Hindley in “Longford” (2006) Morton scored best actress nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and BAFTA Television Award, and won a Golden Globe. In 2009, she made her directorial debut with television film “The Unloved,” a semi-autobiographical film based in the British children’s care system,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Samantha Morton, the British actor (She Said, The Whale, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Walking Dead), writer (I Am…Kirsty) and director (The Unloved), will receive the BAFTA Fellowship, the British Academy’s highest honor.
She will be given the honor at the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, hosted by David Tennant (Doctor Who, Inside Man), in London on Feb. 18.
“As a proud BAFTA member I am honored, profoundly humbled and grateful to BAFTA for giving me this award,” Morton said.
Anna Higgs, chair of BAFTA’s film committee, lauded her as “a mesmerizing storyteller with incredible range,” adding: “She has made an extraordinary impact on the British film industry – consistently shining a light on complex characters and championing underrepresented stories. On-and-off screen, she always works to break down societal barriers and change the make-up of the screen industries for the better – often against great odds.” She concluded:...
She will be given the honor at the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, hosted by David Tennant (Doctor Who, Inside Man), in London on Feb. 18.
“As a proud BAFTA member I am honored, profoundly humbled and grateful to BAFTA for giving me this award,” Morton said.
Anna Higgs, chair of BAFTA’s film committee, lauded her as “a mesmerizing storyteller with incredible range,” adding: “She has made an extraordinary impact on the British film industry – consistently shining a light on complex characters and championing underrepresented stories. On-and-off screen, she always works to break down societal barriers and change the make-up of the screen industries for the better – often against great odds.” She concluded:...
- 2/7/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor, writer and director Samantha Morton will receive the Bafta Fellowship at next week’s Bafta Film Awards, on Sunday, February 18.
The British performer and filmmaker will receive the award during the ceremony as part of a special commemoration of her work to date.
Morton, who hails from Nottingham, broke through with her role in Carine Adler’s 1997 Under The Skin, for which she received a Bifa nomination.
Her subsequent credits include Lynne Ramsay’s Morvern Callar, for which she won the Bifa for best actress; Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report; Anton Corbijn’s Control, for which she was nominated...
The British performer and filmmaker will receive the award during the ceremony as part of a special commemoration of her work to date.
Morton, who hails from Nottingham, broke through with her role in Carine Adler’s 1997 Under The Skin, for which she received a Bifa nomination.
Her subsequent credits include Lynne Ramsay’s Morvern Callar, for which she won the Bifa for best actress; Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report; Anton Corbijn’s Control, for which she was nominated...
- 2/7/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: “Peggy Ramsay used to say ‘agent’ is the most disgusting word in the English language,” ponders Adam Welsh, the founder of Divergent Talent Group (Dtg).
For a group of changemakers making their way through the UK’s bustling agenting landscape, the words uttered by Ramsay, one of the greats — who repped the likes of Stephen Poliakoff, David Hare and J.B. Priestley — don’t exactly chime.
These agents are spearheading the UK TV and film industry’s drive to improve representation for disabled talent, a minority that makes up 20% of the British population and yet is vastly under-utilized both on the small screen and behind the camera.
Welsh founded his agency devoted to repping neurodivergent talent in 2021. Sara Johnson and Julie Fernandez have recently joined Casarotto Ramsay in an intriguing dual role representing, training and developing talent, while long-time advocate Andrew Roach, whose clients include Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy,...
For a group of changemakers making their way through the UK’s bustling agenting landscape, the words uttered by Ramsay, one of the greats — who repped the likes of Stephen Poliakoff, David Hare and J.B. Priestley — don’t exactly chime.
These agents are spearheading the UK TV and film industry’s drive to improve representation for disabled talent, a minority that makes up 20% of the British population and yet is vastly under-utilized both on the small screen and behind the camera.
Welsh founded his agency devoted to repping neurodivergent talent in 2021. Sara Johnson and Julie Fernandez have recently joined Casarotto Ramsay in an intriguing dual role representing, training and developing talent, while long-time advocate Andrew Roach, whose clients include Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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BAFTA Film Award Noms
Kicking ass and taking noms: After a competitive longlist stage, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer pulled out in front at BAFTA, clocking a leading 13 noms Thursday morning. The film’s haul included Best Film, Director and Adapted Screenplay. The pic was one nomination away from equaling All Quiet on the Western Front’s record 2023 haul of 14 noms. Trailing Nolan is Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, who clocked 11 nominations with his latest black comedy, Poor Things. Lanthimos’ movie’s haul also includes Best Film alongside outstanding British Film, Best Actress for Emma Stone and Adapted Screenplay for Tony McNamara. Greta Gerwig’s box office smash Barbie fell away somewhat, notching up just five noms after being longlisted...
BAFTA Film Award Noms
Kicking ass and taking noms: After a competitive longlist stage, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer pulled out in front at BAFTA, clocking a leading 13 noms Thursday morning. The film’s haul included Best Film, Director and Adapted Screenplay. The pic was one nomination away from equaling All Quiet on the Western Front’s record 2023 haul of 14 noms. Trailing Nolan is Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, who clocked 11 nominations with his latest black comedy, Poor Things. Lanthimos’ movie’s haul also includes Best Film alongside outstanding British Film, Best Actress for Emma Stone and Adapted Screenplay for Tony McNamara. Greta Gerwig’s box office smash Barbie fell away somewhat, notching up just five noms after being longlisted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 BAFTA film awards nominations were unveiled on Thursday, with Christopher Nolan’s biographical epic Oppenheimer emerging as the leader of the movie pack with 13 nominations, followed closely by Yorgos Lanthimos’ black-comedy science fantasy Poor Things with 11.
After receiving, just like Oppenheimer, 15 mentions on the BAFTA longlists released earlier in the month, Martin Scorsese’s Western crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon ended up with nine BAFTA nods, while Greta Gerwig’s Barbie received five. While Barbie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling ended up in the BAFTA running in acting categories, Flower Moon earned Robert De Niro a nod, but not Leonardo DiCaprio. And neither Scorsese nor Gerwig are competing for the directing BAFTA.
What do all the nominations mean, including for BAFTA’s focus on ensuring diversity?
THR talked to Anna Higgs, the chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee, about the contenders and how they emerged from a bigger number of submissions.
After receiving, just like Oppenheimer, 15 mentions on the BAFTA longlists released earlier in the month, Martin Scorsese’s Western crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon ended up with nine BAFTA nods, while Greta Gerwig’s Barbie received five. While Barbie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling ended up in the BAFTA running in acting categories, Flower Moon earned Robert De Niro a nod, but not Leonardo DiCaprio. And neither Scorsese nor Gerwig are competing for the directing BAFTA.
What do all the nominations mean, including for BAFTA’s focus on ensuring diversity?
THR talked to Anna Higgs, the chair of BAFTA’s Film Committee, about the contenders and how they emerged from a bigger number of submissions.
- 1/18/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 BAFTA Award nominees have been unveiled, with Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” leading with 13 total nominations.
The epic period piece is up for Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Leading Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actress for Emily Blunt, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., as well as a slew of crafts categories.
The 77th BAFTA Awards will take place Sunday, February 18 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. David Tennant is hosting the ceremony.
Behind “Oppenheimer,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” landed 11 nominations including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Leading Actress for Emma Stone. Lanthimos, however, was shut out of the Best Director category.
The BAFTA Award snubs don’t stop there: Despite “Killers of the Flower Moon” earning nine nominations including Best Film, director Martin Scorsese and Golden Globe-winning actress Lily Gladstone are not recognized in their respective categories. “Barbie...
The epic period piece is up for Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Leading Actor for Cillian Murphy, Best Supporting Actress for Emily Blunt, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr., as well as a slew of crafts categories.
The 77th BAFTA Awards will take place Sunday, February 18 at London’s Royal Festival Hall. David Tennant is hosting the ceremony.
Behind “Oppenheimer,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” landed 11 nominations including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Leading Actress for Emma Stone. Lanthimos, however, was shut out of the Best Director category.
The BAFTA Award snubs don’t stop there: Despite “Killers of the Flower Moon” earning nine nominations including Best Film, director Martin Scorsese and Golden Globe-winning actress Lily Gladstone are not recognized in their respective categories. “Barbie...
- 1/18/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer continued its commanding awards showing this morning, clocking a leading 13 BAFTA noms. Disappearing from the season’s leading pack, however, was Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which only clocked five noms after being longlisted in 15 categories.
“You can’t try to play a guessing game about what our nearly 8,000 voters will vote for,” Anna Higgs, BAFTA Film Committee Chair, said of this afternoon’s nominations and high-profile omissions.
Related: BAFTA Scorecards: Nominations By Movie & Distributor
“The field is so competitive. This year, our entries are up, so we’ve had more films to consider, but our members have been watching more hours and more films than ever before. We really are trying to level the playing field and see films on their own merit, so there is a broader range of films in there.”
Since its 2020 review, BAFTA has implemented vast structural changes to its voting regulations,...
“You can’t try to play a guessing game about what our nearly 8,000 voters will vote for,” Anna Higgs, BAFTA Film Committee Chair, said of this afternoon’s nominations and high-profile omissions.
Related: BAFTA Scorecards: Nominations By Movie & Distributor
“The field is so competitive. This year, our entries are up, so we’ve had more films to consider, but our members have been watching more hours and more films than ever before. We really are trying to level the playing field and see films on their own merit, so there is a broader range of films in there.”
Since its 2020 review, BAFTA has implemented vast structural changes to its voting regulations,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
What happened to “Barbie”?
This is likely to be one of the hot-button questions following the announcement of the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards nominations on Thursday, which saw Greta Gerwig’s cultural phenomenon and box office juggernaut emerge without nods in the best film and director categories.
While the film’s five BAFTA nominations is, of course, still a tally to be very proud of, the figure is likely to have caught many awards-watchers off guard. The film landed 15 places in the BAFTA Longlists earlier this month following the first round of voting, tying for first place alongside “Oppenheimer” (which ultimately earned 13 nominations) and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (nine nods). Given its standing as the biggest film of 2023 and one that has smashed so many significant records along the way, many may have assumed a best film and director nomination were all but guaranteed.
But for BAFTA, it’s simply not the case.
This is likely to be one of the hot-button questions following the announcement of the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards nominations on Thursday, which saw Greta Gerwig’s cultural phenomenon and box office juggernaut emerge without nods in the best film and director categories.
While the film’s five BAFTA nominations is, of course, still a tally to be very proud of, the figure is likely to have caught many awards-watchers off guard. The film landed 15 places in the BAFTA Longlists earlier this month following the first round of voting, tying for first place alongside “Oppenheimer” (which ultimately earned 13 nominations) and “Killers of the Flower Moon” (nine nods). Given its standing as the biggest film of 2023 and one that has smashed so many significant records along the way, many may have assumed a best film and director nomination were all but guaranteed.
But for BAFTA, it’s simply not the case.
- 1/18/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA revealed a lively film nominations list this morning full of talking points.
Among major surprises were the omissions of Killers Of The Flower Moon actress Lily Gladstone, who last week won a Golden Globe for her performance, and Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig and Yorgos Lanthimos from the Best Director category.
Killers Of The Flower Moon still scored an impressive nine nominations — though Leonardo DiCaprio did not make the cut — but Barbie fared less well. After garnering nine Golden Globe noms and converting in two categories, Warner Bros’ box office juggernaut made the cut in only five BAFTA categories today.
The picture is perhaps slightly less surprising given the context of a push BAFTA has made in recent years to foreground a greater diversity of content, including more British films. The organization has faced criticism from some that its film nominees in recent years have too closely mirrored the Oscars...
Among major surprises were the omissions of Killers Of The Flower Moon actress Lily Gladstone, who last week won a Golden Globe for her performance, and Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig and Yorgos Lanthimos from the Best Director category.
Killers Of The Flower Moon still scored an impressive nine nominations — though Leonardo DiCaprio did not make the cut — but Barbie fared less well. After garnering nine Golden Globe noms and converting in two categories, Warner Bros’ box office juggernaut made the cut in only five BAFTA categories today.
The picture is perhaps slightly less surprising given the context of a push BAFTA has made in recent years to foreground a greater diversity of content, including more British films. The organization has faced criticism from some that its film nominees in recent years have too closely mirrored the Oscars...
- 1/18/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Christopher Nolan’s historical drama Oppenheimer leads the nominations for the Bafta Film Awards 2024 with 13 nominations.
Nolan’s biopic of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer was selected in best film, director and adapted screenplay; as well as leading actor for Cillian Murphy, supporting actress for Emily Blunt, and supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr.
Scroll down for the full list of nominations
It continues an excellent awards season for the Universal film, which led the Golden Globes winners earlier this month with five awards, and is expected to prosper in next week’s Oscar nominations.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Venice Golden Lion winner...
Nolan’s biopic of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer was selected in best film, director and adapted screenplay; as well as leading actor for Cillian Murphy, supporting actress for Emily Blunt, and supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr.
Scroll down for the full list of nominations
It continues an excellent awards season for the Universal film, which led the Golden Globes winners earlier this month with five awards, and is expected to prosper in next week’s Oscar nominations.
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Venice Golden Lion winner...
- 1/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
The 2024 BAFTA Rising Star nominees have been revealed!
The British Academy announced the nominees for its only film award voted on by the public on Wednesday (Jan. 10).
“The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike,” BAFTA said in a statement, via THR.
Keep reading to find out more…
The jury, chaired by Anna Higgs, BAFTA’s film committee chair, included Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Himesh Patel, casting directors Lucy Bevan and Nina Gold, film producer Adam Ackland and industry specialists.
Previous winners have included Tom Hardy, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright and Tom Holland.
Voting is now open at ee.co.uk/BAFTA. The winner of the BAFTA Rising Star 2024 award will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 18 at Royal Festival Hall in London,...
The British Academy announced the nominees for its only film award voted on by the public on Wednesday (Jan. 10).
“The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike,” BAFTA said in a statement, via THR.
Keep reading to find out more…
The jury, chaired by Anna Higgs, BAFTA’s film committee chair, included Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Himesh Patel, casting directors Lucy Bevan and Nina Gold, film producer Adam Ackland and industry specialists.
Previous winners have included Tom Hardy, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright and Tom Holland.
Voting is now open at ee.co.uk/BAFTA. The winner of the BAFTA Rising Star 2024 award will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 18 at Royal Festival Hall in London,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor, Jacob Elordi and The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri have been nominated for the prestigious BAFTA Film Rising Star Award 2024.
The quintet is completed by Mia McKenna-Bruce, who led hit British indie pic How to Have Sex, and Talk to Me’s Sophie Wilde.
Nominees were announced by actor and producer Stephen Graham at a press conference hosted by film critic and radio host, Ali Plumb.
The list is an esteemed collection of buzzy young actors. Dynevor, who played Daphne Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series, is recognized for her recent appearance in thriller Fair Play. Elordi led Saltburn opposite Barry Keoghan, Amazon Prime Video’s BAFTA-nominated movie from Emerald Fennell. Edebiri, meanwhile, has broken out in Disney+’s The Bear over the last couple of years and is being nominated for her role in Emma Seligman comedy Bottoms.
Related: BAFTA Scorecards: Nominations By Movie & Distributor
The jury,...
The quintet is completed by Mia McKenna-Bruce, who led hit British indie pic How to Have Sex, and Talk to Me’s Sophie Wilde.
Nominees were announced by actor and producer Stephen Graham at a press conference hosted by film critic and radio host, Ali Plumb.
The list is an esteemed collection of buzzy young actors. Dynevor, who played Daphne Bridgerton in the hit Netflix series, is recognized for her recent appearance in thriller Fair Play. Elordi led Saltburn opposite Barry Keoghan, Amazon Prime Video’s BAFTA-nominated movie from Emerald Fennell. Edebiri, meanwhile, has broken out in Disney+’s The Bear over the last couple of years and is being nominated for her role in Emma Seligman comedy Bottoms.
Related: BAFTA Scorecards: Nominations By Movie & Distributor
The jury,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Jacob Elordi (Saltburn), Ayo Edebiri (Bottoms, The Bear), Phoebe Dynevor (Fair Play, Bridgerton), Mia McKenna-Bruce (How to Have Sex) and Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me) are the 2024 nominees for the BAFTA Rising Star award for up-and-coming onscreen talent. The British Academy unveiled the nominations for its only film award to be voted on by the public on Wednesday during an event featuring actor and producer Stephen Graham and radio host and film critic Ali Plumb.
“The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike,” BAFTA said.
The jury, chaired by Anna Higgs, BAFTA’s film committee chair, featured actors Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Himesh Patel, casting directors Lucy Bevan (The Batman) and Nina Gold (Game of Thrones), film producer Adam Ackland (The End We Start From) alongside industry specialists.
“The nominees consist of five actors who have each demonstrated their remarkable talent in film over the past year, having captured the imagination of both the public and film industry alike,” BAFTA said.
The jury, chaired by Anna Higgs, BAFTA’s film committee chair, featured actors Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Himesh Patel, casting directors Lucy Bevan (The Batman) and Nina Gold (Game of Thrones), film producer Adam Ackland (The End We Start From) alongside industry specialists.
- 1/10/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Barbenheimer” keeps making a splash. The British Academy on Friday unveiled the longlists for its 2024 BAFTA Film Awards in all 24 categories, and Greta Gerwig’s pink juggernaut Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s biographical epic Oppenheimer and Martin Scorsese’s Western crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon are leading the pack with 15 mentions each. They are followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’ black-comedy science fantasy Poor Things with 14.
Meanwhile, Maestro earned 12 longlists mentions, Saltburn 11, while The Zone of Interest and All of Us Strangers got 10 each.
Among the leading actors and actresses featuring on the longlists are such names as Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Sandra Hüller, Lily Gladstone, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Andrew Scott, Jeffrey Wright, Cillian Murphy, Paul Giamatti, Colman Domingo and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Hüller, who has drawn serious awards buzz for two movies, proved why on Friday. She features on the BAFTA longlists for leading actress for her work in Anatomy of a Fall,...
Meanwhile, Maestro earned 12 longlists mentions, Saltburn 11, while The Zone of Interest and All of Us Strangers got 10 each.
Among the leading actors and actresses featuring on the longlists are such names as Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Sandra Hüller, Lily Gladstone, Annette Bening, Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Andrew Scott, Jeffrey Wright, Cillian Murphy, Paul Giamatti, Colman Domingo and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Hüller, who has drawn serious awards buzz for two movies, proved why on Friday. She features on the BAFTA longlists for leading actress for her work in Anatomy of a Fall,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ tie for most spots with 15 each.
Bafta has unveiled the round two voting longlists for its 2024 film awards, with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon leading with 15 longlist spots each.
Longlists have been released for all 24 categories, including best film, outstanding British film, and outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, ahead of the nominations on January 18 and final awards ceremony on February 18.
Scroll down for the full longlists
Some 69 films have been selected across the 24 categories. An adjustment to...
Bafta has unveiled the round two voting longlists for its 2024 film awards, with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon leading with 15 longlist spots each.
Longlists have been released for all 24 categories, including best film, outstanding British film, and outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer, ahead of the nominations on January 18 and final awards ceremony on February 18.
Scroll down for the full longlists
Some 69 films have been selected across the 24 categories. An adjustment to...
- 1/5/2024
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
BAFTA’s best film category contenders are facing a requirement for their movies to have had an expanded theatrical release. From the 2025 awards, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial screens in Britain for at least seven days across 50 sites at the widest point of release – or the equivalent of at least 350 screenings.Current rules say movies must have a minimum of 10 screenings per day for seven days or 70 in total. BAFTA said in a statement: “The update ensures BAFTA is in step with release patterns in the UK and that British cinema audiences have access to best film contenders on the big screen.”Anna Higgs, chair of BAFTA’s film committee, added: “Our expanded theatrical screenings requirement will ensure film fans up and down the country have more opportunities to see best film contenders on the big screen,...
- 12/28/2023
- by BANG Showbiz Reporter
- Bang Showbiz
Films hoping to compete for the big prize in 2025 will need to play in five times the number of UK cinemas after the association makes changes to its eligibility criteria.
BAFTA have made another step to hedge up support for theatrical releases in the face of increasing streaming awards dominance by increasing the minimum number of screenings a film requires to stay eligible for its top prize.
Current rules state that, for a film to be BAFTA-eligible, it must be shown for a minimum of 10 screenings per day for at least seven consecutive days.
From 2025’s ceremony though (which will take into account films released from 1st January 2024), films must play on at least 50 commercial screens in the UK for at least seven days.
The move will have greatest impact on streamers like Netflix, who frequently give releases the minimum possible theatrical distributions to leave them in the running for big prizes.
BAFTA have made another step to hedge up support for theatrical releases in the face of increasing streaming awards dominance by increasing the minimum number of screenings a film requires to stay eligible for its top prize.
Current rules state that, for a film to be BAFTA-eligible, it must be shown for a minimum of 10 screenings per day for at least seven consecutive days.
From 2025’s ceremony though (which will take into account films released from 1st January 2024), films must play on at least 50 commercial screens in the UK for at least seven days.
The move will have greatest impact on streamers like Netflix, who frequently give releases the minimum possible theatrical distributions to leave them in the running for big prizes.
- 12/20/2023
- by James Harvey
- Film Stories
Rule change could vastly reduce number of eligible titles – and impact streamer release strategy
The number of films competing for the best film category at the Bafta Film Awards is set to fall from 2025 following a rule announced today that will also likely see a change in the scale of release for streamer titles seeking eligibility in the awards.
From next year, titles competing for best film must achieve a significantly wider release – five times the current requirement.
From the 2025 awards onwards, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial...
The number of films competing for the best film category at the Bafta Film Awards is set to fall from 2025 following a rule announced today that will also likely see a change in the scale of release for streamer titles seeking eligibility in the awards.
From next year, titles competing for best film must achieve a significantly wider release – five times the current requirement.
From the 2025 awards onwards, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial...
- 12/20/2023
- by Charles Gant
- ScreenDaily
Contenders in the best film category at the BAFTAs will require an expanded theatrical release from the 2025 awards.
From 2025, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial screens in the U.K. for at least seven days across 50 sites at the widest point of release or the equivalent of at least 350 screenings. Currently the rules state that films must have a minimum of 10 screenings per day for seven days or 70 in total.
“The update ensures BAFTA is in step with release patterns in the U.K. and that British cinema audiences have access to best film contenders on the big screen,” BAFTA said in a statement. The rule change is being implemented after BAFTA consulted with U.K. distributors, heads of U.K. studios, exhibitors, streamers, programmers, stakeholders, industry representative bodies and British production funding bodies.
The rules align with...
From 2025, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial screens in the U.K. for at least seven days across 50 sites at the widest point of release or the equivalent of at least 350 screenings. Currently the rules state that films must have a minimum of 10 screenings per day for seven days or 70 in total.
“The update ensures BAFTA is in step with release patterns in the U.K. and that British cinema audiences have access to best film contenders on the big screen,” BAFTA said in a statement. The rule change is being implemented after BAFTA consulted with U.K. distributors, heads of U.K. studios, exhibitors, streamers, programmers, stakeholders, industry representative bodies and British production funding bodies.
The rules align with...
- 12/20/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA is changing the rules for its Best Film category by increasing the minimum theatrical screenings requirement.
From 2025 onwards, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial screens in the UK for at least seven days e.g. 50 sites Wpor (widest point of release) or the equivalent of at least 350 screenings.
Currently the rules state films must have a minimum of ten screenings per day for seven days or 70 in total.
The update is seemingly aimed largely at streamers, both commercial and arthouse, and broadcasters such as Sky, which are increasingly active in major film acquisitions. It may put a squeeze on some of the smallest distributors hoping to sneak into BAFTA contention with limited runs.
BAFTA says it made the amendment after consulting with UK distributors, heads of UK studios, exhibitors, streamers, programmers, industry representative bodies, and British production funding bodies.
From 2025 onwards, films must be theatrically exhibited publicly for the first time to a paying audience on at least 50 commercial screens in the UK for at least seven days e.g. 50 sites Wpor (widest point of release) or the equivalent of at least 350 screenings.
Currently the rules state films must have a minimum of ten screenings per day for seven days or 70 in total.
The update is seemingly aimed largely at streamers, both commercial and arthouse, and broadcasters such as Sky, which are increasingly active in major film acquisitions. It may put a squeeze on some of the smallest distributors hoping to sneak into BAFTA contention with limited runs.
BAFTA says it made the amendment after consulting with UK distributors, heads of UK studios, exhibitors, streamers, programmers, industry representative bodies, and British production funding bodies.
- 12/20/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridge06 is an agency and consultancy that supports access coordinators and disabled, d/Deaf and neurodiverse talent.
UK film, TV and theatre talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has appointed access advocates Sara Johnson and Julie Fernandez, co-founders of Bridge06, to expand the agency’s committment to improve disability representation for the media and entertainment Industries.
Bridge06 is an agency and consultancy that supports access coordinators and disabled, d/Deaf and neurodiverse talent, as well as offering training to all areas of the film and TV industry on bringing accessibility into day-to-day business.
Johnson and Fernandez will be working full-time...
UK film, TV and theatre talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has appointed access advocates Sara Johnson and Julie Fernandez, co-founders of Bridge06, to expand the agency’s committment to improve disability representation for the media and entertainment Industries.
Bridge06 is an agency and consultancy that supports access coordinators and disabled, d/Deaf and neurodiverse talent, as well as offering training to all areas of the film and TV industry on bringing accessibility into day-to-day business.
Johnson and Fernandez will be working full-time...
- 11/28/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Anna Higgs is chair of the Bafta film committee and managing director of talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associate
Anna Higgs, chair of the Bafta film committee and managing director of talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associate, will be the keynote speaker at Film London’s Production Finance Market (Pfm), which runs October 10-11 as part of the BFI London Film Festival’s Industry strand.
The two-day film financing event will take place at London’s The Thistle hotel with 60 projects and 50 financiers expected to attend.
Higgs, who was recently re-elected Bafta chair, will sit down for an interview with Film London...
Anna Higgs, chair of the Bafta film committee and managing director of talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associate, will be the keynote speaker at Film London’s Production Finance Market (Pfm), which runs October 10-11 as part of the BFI London Film Festival’s Industry strand.
The two-day film financing event will take place at London’s The Thistle hotel with 60 projects and 50 financiers expected to attend.
Higgs, who was recently re-elected Bafta chair, will sit down for an interview with Film London...
- 10/2/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
The second annual Creative Investors Conference runs September 26-28.
Executives from Focus Features, Warner Bros, Plan B and Neon are among the speakers at San Sebastian International Film Festival’s second annual Creative Investors Conference running September 26-28 in collaboration with CAA Media Finance.
There will be a series of ‘Fireside chats’ with Mariano César, SVP content Ge Content Latin America at HBO Max (Warner Bros. Discovery), Jeremy Kleiner, co-president at Plan B, and Killer Films co-founders Pam Koffler and Christine Vachon.
Kiska Higgs, president, production & acquisitions at Focus Features, Sarah Colvin, director of acquisitions at Neon, Jeb Brody, president of production at Amblin Partners,...
Executives from Focus Features, Warner Bros, Plan B and Neon are among the speakers at San Sebastian International Film Festival’s second annual Creative Investors Conference running September 26-28 in collaboration with CAA Media Finance.
There will be a series of ‘Fireside chats’ with Mariano César, SVP content Ge Content Latin America at HBO Max (Warner Bros. Discovery), Jeremy Kleiner, co-president at Plan B, and Killer Films co-founders Pam Koffler and Christine Vachon.
Kiska Higgs, president, production & acquisitions at Focus Features, Sarah Colvin, director of acquisitions at Neon, Jeb Brody, president of production at Amblin Partners,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
The conference is taking place from September 26-28.
Mubi’s Bobby Allen, Blueprint Pictures’ Peter Czernin, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates’ Anna Higgs and Netflix’s Teresa Moneo will all attend the second annual Creative Investors’ Conference at the San Sebastian International Film Festival this month.
Organised in collaboration with CAA Media Finance, it is taking place at the festival from September 26-28 and will comprise of a series of panels and discussions open to industry badge holders, under the Spanish Screenings: Financing & Tech strand.
Scroll down for the full list of participants
Roeg Sutherland, Benjamin Kramer and...
Mubi’s Bobby Allen, Blueprint Pictures’ Peter Czernin, Killer Films’ Christine Vachon, Casarotto Ramsay & Associates’ Anna Higgs and Netflix’s Teresa Moneo will all attend the second annual Creative Investors’ Conference at the San Sebastian International Film Festival this month.
Organised in collaboration with CAA Media Finance, it is taking place at the festival from September 26-28 and will comprise of a series of panels and discussions open to industry badge holders, under the Spanish Screenings: Financing & Tech strand.
Scroll down for the full list of participants
Roeg Sutherland, Benjamin Kramer and...
- 9/5/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
San Sebastian Festival’s 2nd Creative Investors’ Conference (Cic), co-organized once more with CAA Media Finance, has lured some of the most prominent names in the international entertainment business, led by CAA Media Finance’s Roeg Sutherland, Goodfellas’ Vincent Maraval and Cinetic Media’s John Sloss.
Sutherland, Nick Ogiony and Sarah Schweitzman from CAA Media Finance will participate in the Conference, held on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Tabakalera, and moderate some of the activities, as will Wendy Mitchell, delegate and advisor of the San Sebastian Festival.
Variety has learned that the VIP international guests will hold private networking lunches/meetings with about 25 leading Spanish producers, includING Mariela Besuievsky of Tornasol Media; Eduardo Carneros, Euskadi Movie Aie; Valérie Delpierre, Inicia Films; Ignasi Estapé, Arcadia; Belén Atienza, Perdición Films; Fernando Bovaira, Mod Prods; Morena Films’ Juan Gordon and Elastica Films’ María Zamora.
Another added bonus is a podcast, jointly produced/hosted by...
Sutherland, Nick Ogiony and Sarah Schweitzman from CAA Media Finance will participate in the Conference, held on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Tabakalera, and moderate some of the activities, as will Wendy Mitchell, delegate and advisor of the San Sebastian Festival.
Variety has learned that the VIP international guests will hold private networking lunches/meetings with about 25 leading Spanish producers, includING Mariela Besuievsky of Tornasol Media; Eduardo Carneros, Euskadi Movie Aie; Valérie Delpierre, Inicia Films; Ignasi Estapé, Arcadia; Belén Atienza, Perdición Films; Fernando Bovaira, Mod Prods; Morena Films’ Juan Gordon and Elastica Films’ María Zamora.
Another added bonus is a podcast, jointly produced/hosted by...
- 9/5/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente and John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
The new chair of Bafta’s TV committee and deputy chair have also been revealed.
Bafta has confirmed the new and returning chairs and deputy chair of its film and television committees, with Anna Higgs returning as film chair, alongside newly elected deputy film chair Emily Stillman.
Higgs – who was recently named as managing director of UK talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, will return to Bafta after holding the position of chair for two years prior. She will serve alongside newly-elected deputy chair, vice president at Warner Bros. Studio Leavesden Emily Stillman, who takes over from Alexandra Derbyshire.
Director...
Bafta has confirmed the new and returning chairs and deputy chair of its film and television committees, with Anna Higgs returning as film chair, alongside newly elected deputy film chair Emily Stillman.
Higgs – who was recently named as managing director of UK talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, will return to Bafta after holding the position of chair for two years prior. She will serve alongside newly-elected deputy chair, vice president at Warner Bros. Studio Leavesden Emily Stillman, who takes over from Alexandra Derbyshire.
Director...
- 7/26/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Casting
Casting for the beloved “Famous Five” stories of Enid Blyton, which are being reimagined for the BBC and Zdf by Nicolas Winding Refn, has been revealed.
Diaana Babnicova is playing the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage.
Making up the fifth member of the “Famous Five” is Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog. The cast also includes Jack Gleeson (“Game of Thrones”), Ann Akinjirin (“Moon Knight”), James Lance (“Ted Lasso”) and Diana Quick (“Father Brown”).
The 3 x 90′ series is based on the 21 “Famous Five” novels and short stories Blyton wrote between 1942 and 1963. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets. It is created for television and executive produced by Winding Refn (byNWR...
Casting for the beloved “Famous Five” stories of Enid Blyton, which are being reimagined for the BBC and Zdf by Nicolas Winding Refn, has been revealed.
Diaana Babnicova is playing the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage.
Making up the fifth member of the “Famous Five” is Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog. The cast also includes Jack Gleeson (“Game of Thrones”), Ann Akinjirin (“Moon Knight”), James Lance (“Ted Lasso”) and Diana Quick (“Father Brown”).
The 3 x 90′ series is based on the 21 “Famous Five” novels and short stories Blyton wrote between 1942 and 1963. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets. It is created for television and executive produced by Winding Refn (byNWR...
- 7/26/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Nicholas Winding Refn’s ‘Famous Five’ Adaptation Sets Cast
The BBC’s upcoming Famous Five adaptation from Nicholas Winding Refn has set cast and unveiled first look images. Diaana Babnicova will play the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage. Joining the five are Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones) as Wentworth, Ann Akinjirin (Moon Knight) as Fanny, James Lance (Ted Lasso) as Quentin and Diana Quick (Father Brown) as Mrs Wentworth. The series is being co-produced for Zdf and comes from Drive creator Winding Refn’s byNWR along with Moonage Pictures. The show will be based on Enid Blyton’s iconic 21 stories with filming set to take place shortly across the south west of the UK. Famous Five is one of the highest-profile series to come out of the...
The BBC’s upcoming Famous Five adaptation from Nicholas Winding Refn has set cast and unveiled first look images. Diaana Babnicova will play the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage. Joining the five are Jack Gleeson (Game of Thrones) as Wentworth, Ann Akinjirin (Moon Knight) as Fanny, James Lance (Ted Lasso) as Quentin and Diana Quick (Father Brown) as Mrs Wentworth. The series is being co-produced for Zdf and comes from Drive creator Winding Refn’s byNWR along with Moonage Pictures. The show will be based on Enid Blyton’s iconic 21 stories with filming set to take place shortly across the south west of the UK. Famous Five is one of the highest-profile series to come out of the...
- 7/26/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Arp and Srf have issued strong statements but there is very little noise from any French actors.
French producers’ and directors’ unions the Arp and Srf have expressed their solidarity with US unions WGA and SAG-AFTRA in their ongoing strikes, even as the local film industry continues to keep mostly quiet regarding the parallel protests.
The Arp, the French Association of Film Directors and Producers and Directors Guild the Srf (Societe des Realisatrices et Realisateurs de Films) released a statement on Thursday (July 20) expressing their “full solidarity” with the 11,500 US screenwriters and 160,000 actors on strike. They described the strikes as...
French producers’ and directors’ unions the Arp and Srf have expressed their solidarity with US unions WGA and SAG-AFTRA in their ongoing strikes, even as the local film industry continues to keep mostly quiet regarding the parallel protests.
The Arp, the French Association of Film Directors and Producers and Directors Guild the Srf (Societe des Realisatrices et Realisateurs de Films) released a statement on Thursday (July 20) expressing their “full solidarity” with the 11,500 US screenwriters and 160,000 actors on strike. They described the strikes as...
- 7/20/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
UK agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has named former Meta and Film4 exec Anna Higgs as Managing Director.
She will join in August, having most recently been Director of Entertainment Partnerships at Meta, which has been cutting staff as it seeks to reshape its business amid economic uncertainty.
Higgs is also the Chair of the BAFTA Film Committee, having been recently reelected. She was also The Night Manager producer The Ink Factory’s digital lead, Film4’s Head of Digital and worked at online channel Nowness. Further back she founded Quark Films.
Higgs joins a team of over 60 staff, who look after a client roster that includes Academy Award winning directors Steve McQueen, Edward Berger and Lenny Abrahamson; Academy Award winning writer Christopher Hampton; Mood creator Nicôle Lecky; Enola Holmes and His Dark Materials scribe Jack Thorne; playwrights such as Sir David Hare and Lucy Kirkwood; and several others. It...
She will join in August, having most recently been Director of Entertainment Partnerships at Meta, which has been cutting staff as it seeks to reshape its business amid economic uncertainty.
Higgs is also the Chair of the BAFTA Film Committee, having been recently reelected. She was also The Night Manager producer The Ink Factory’s digital lead, Film4’s Head of Digital and worked at online channel Nowness. Further back she founded Quark Films.
Higgs joins a team of over 60 staff, who look after a client roster that includes Academy Award winning directors Steve McQueen, Edward Berger and Lenny Abrahamson; Academy Award winning writer Christopher Hampton; Mood creator Nicôle Lecky; Enola Holmes and His Dark Materials scribe Jack Thorne; playwrights such as Sir David Hare and Lucy Kirkwood; and several others. It...
- 7/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Casarotto Ramsey & Associates — the U.K.-based talent agency representing writers, directors, literary properties and heads of department across film, TV and theater — has appointed Anna Higgs in the new role of managing director.
Higgs, who counts more than three decades working in the industry across an array of diverse roles, was most recently director of entertainment partnerships at Meta, previously worked at Film4 and has just been re-elected to BAFTA’s film committee, which she chaired for two years (being central to its major awards review). She joins Casarotto Ramsey in August, reporting directly to agency’s board, and has been brought in to oversee the business and drive its strategic development and direction.
“The central thread of my career has been working with the most exceptional storytellers to connect their work with audiences in myriad ways, along with a dedication to inclusion and equity at the highest strategic...
Higgs, who counts more than three decades working in the industry across an array of diverse roles, was most recently director of entertainment partnerships at Meta, previously worked at Film4 and has just been re-elected to BAFTA’s film committee, which she chaired for two years (being central to its major awards review). She joins Casarotto Ramsey in August, reporting directly to agency’s board, and has been brought in to oversee the business and drive its strategic development and direction.
“The central thread of my career has been working with the most exceptional storytellers to connect their work with audiences in myriad ways, along with a dedication to inclusion and equity at the highest strategic...
- 7/19/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Higgs takes up her position at the leading agency, whose client list includes Steve McQueen and Edward Berger, in August.
UK film, TV and theatre talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has appointed Anna Higgs as its new managing director.
An advisory board has also been formed of six of the company’s agents and executives, to shape the company’s evolution and growth.
Higgs takes up her position next month in August 2023. She was most recently director of entertainment partnerships at Meta, with previous roles including creative director at global video channel Nowness and commissioner and head of digital,...
UK film, TV and theatre talent agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has appointed Anna Higgs as its new managing director.
An advisory board has also been formed of six of the company’s agents and executives, to shape the company’s evolution and growth.
Higgs takes up her position next month in August 2023. She was most recently director of entertainment partnerships at Meta, with previous roles including creative director at global video channel Nowness and commissioner and head of digital,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
A 17% increase in the number of delegates compared to 2022.
Maciek Hamela’s Ukrainian documentary In The Rearview won the main grand jury award in the international competition at Sheffield DocFest, which recorded a 17% increase in its delegate attendance for 2023.
In The Rearview, a Poland-France-Ukraine co-production, follows Ukrainian people fleeing their country in the days following last year’s invasion by Russia.
Scroll down for the feature film winners
A debut feature film for Polish director Hamela, it debuted at Poland’s Docs Against Gravity Film Festival in May, before screening in the Cannes Acid sidebar. Israel-based sales company Cinephil handles world sales.
Maciek Hamela’s Ukrainian documentary In The Rearview won the main grand jury award in the international competition at Sheffield DocFest, which recorded a 17% increase in its delegate attendance for 2023.
In The Rearview, a Poland-France-Ukraine co-production, follows Ukrainian people fleeing their country in the days following last year’s invasion by Russia.
Scroll down for the feature film winners
A debut feature film for Polish director Hamela, it debuted at Poland’s Docs Against Gravity Film Festival in May, before screening in the Cannes Acid sidebar. Israel-based sales company Cinephil handles world sales.
- 6/18/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Zambrano has served as acting creative director over the past year.
Sheffield DocFest has appointed Raul Niño Zambrano as creative director, following his stint as acting creative director over the past year.
Zambrano takes on the role ahead of the festival’s 2023 edition, which runs June 14-19.
He will lead on the festival’s film programmes, Alternate Realities exhibition, marketplace and talent activities, and talks and sessions. The role is a joint leadership position alongside managing director Annabel Grundy
Zambrano was previously senior programmer at IDFA before joining DocFest as head of film programmes. He was promoted to acting creative director in August last year.
Sheffield DocFest has appointed Raul Niño Zambrano as creative director, following his stint as acting creative director over the past year.
Zambrano takes on the role ahead of the festival’s 2023 edition, which runs June 14-19.
He will lead on the festival’s film programmes, Alternate Realities exhibition, marketplace and talent activities, and talks and sessions. The role is a joint leadership position alongside managing director Annabel Grundy
Zambrano was previously senior programmer at IDFA before joining DocFest as head of film programmes. He was promoted to acting creative director in August last year.
- 6/13/2023
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
The documentary festival also announced the ‘Filmmaker Challenge’ participants and key guest speakers
Filmmaker Kim Longinotto and Bafta film committee chair Anna Higgs are among the jurors for the Sheffield DocFest (June 14-19) competition strands.
Longinotto, who directed 2005 documentary Sisters In Law, will sit on the international competition jury alongside Mexican filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes and While We Watched director Vinay Shukla.
Higgs joins the international first feature competition jury with fellow producer Sonja Henrici and director Rosa Ruth Boesten whose debut documentary Master Of Light won the grand jury prize at SXSW in 2022.
The jury for the Tim Hetherington award...
Filmmaker Kim Longinotto and Bafta film committee chair Anna Higgs are among the jurors for the Sheffield DocFest (June 14-19) competition strands.
Longinotto, who directed 2005 documentary Sisters In Law, will sit on the international competition jury alongside Mexican filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes and While We Watched director Vinay Shukla.
Higgs joins the international first feature competition jury with fellow producer Sonja Henrici and director Rosa Ruth Boesten whose debut documentary Master Of Light won the grand jury prize at SXSW in 2022.
The jury for the Tim Hetherington award...
- 5/31/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
The wedding comedy stars Christian Clavier and Sylvie Testud.
Snd has found distribution matches across the globe for Julien Hervé’s wedding comedy Ooh La La!, signing deals in several territories as the title gets its market premiere at EFM.
The feature film arm of France’s M6 broadcasting group has sold the film to Sphere in Canada, to Weltkino for Germany and Austria, to Kinoswiat in Poland, Vertigo in Hungary, Blitz for the Balkans, All Media for Cis and SKeye for in-flight entertainment. The sales follow Snd’s previous deals to Belga in Benelux, Tri Pictures in Spain, Nos...
Snd has found distribution matches across the globe for Julien Hervé’s wedding comedy Ooh La La!, signing deals in several territories as the title gets its market premiere at EFM.
The feature film arm of France’s M6 broadcasting group has sold the film to Sphere in Canada, to Weltkino for Germany and Austria, to Kinoswiat in Poland, Vertigo in Hungary, Blitz for the Balkans, All Media for Cis and SKeye for in-flight entertainment. The sales follow Snd’s previous deals to Belga in Benelux, Tri Pictures in Spain, Nos...
- 2/18/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
BAFTA’s bosses have stood by the involvement of juries across key categories of the org’s film awards, but note that annual reviews will continue to interrogate and potentially refine the process.
The British Academy faced scrutiny for the 2022 film awards, where only two nominees in each performance category were the result of votes by the membership, and four were selected by juries, while all six director nominees were selected by a jury. The resulting nominations were refreshingly diverse, but BAFTA was criticized in some circles for not placing more trust in its membership and voting chapters.
In July 2022, BAFTA changed its process again, and the 2023 awards nominations have seen an equal split between voting-based nominees and jury-based nominees in each performance category. Meanwhile, the directing category includes two vote-based nominees and four jury-based nominees.
“The only reason we have juries is purely to ensure all the entries on...
The British Academy faced scrutiny for the 2022 film awards, where only two nominees in each performance category were the result of votes by the membership, and four were selected by juries, while all six director nominees were selected by a jury. The resulting nominations were refreshingly diverse, but BAFTA was criticized in some circles for not placing more trust in its membership and voting chapters.
In July 2022, BAFTA changed its process again, and the 2023 awards nominations have seen an equal split between voting-based nominees and jury-based nominees in each performance category. Meanwhile, the directing category includes two vote-based nominees and four jury-based nominees.
“The only reason we have juries is purely to ensure all the entries on...
- 1/19/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
All Quiet On The Western Front Photo: courtesy of Netflix BAFTA has announced the longlists for this year's awards, Edward Berger's Netflix film All Quiet On The Western Front leads the nominations with 15, closely followed by Martin McDonagh's Banshees Of Inisherin with 14.
Other strong performers in the list include Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis and Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert's Everything Everywhere All At Once, which are both listed in 12 categories.
BAFTA Film Committee Chair Anna Higgs said: “The publication of the Ee BAFTA Film Awards longlist is a very special moment to recognise the wide range of exceptional crafts, performances and productions that make the magic of films a reality. To be Longlisted is a fantastic achievement amidst the phenomenal films released in the last year. Sharing the list ahead of the nominations will hopefully inspire the public to watch as many films as possible and join...
Other strong performers in the list include Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis and Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert's Everything Everywhere All At Once, which are both listed in 12 categories.
BAFTA Film Committee Chair Anna Higgs said: “The publication of the Ee BAFTA Film Awards longlist is a very special moment to recognise the wide range of exceptional crafts, performances and productions that make the magic of films a reality. To be Longlisted is a fantastic achievement amidst the phenomenal films released in the last year. Sharing the list ahead of the nominations will hopefully inspire the public to watch as many films as possible and join...
- 1/6/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
After six years at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Ee BAFTA Film Awards are shifting venue across the city to the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, which also hosts the BAFTA TV and games awards.
The venue is located in the heart of London on the River Thames, close to landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the National Theatre, BFI and the London Eye. In recent years, the Royal Festival Hall has become the flagship venue for red carpet galas at the BFI London Film Festival. “The move will see BAFTA program its most ambitious and accessible night yet, bolstered by a refreshed production and format,” the organization said.
Entries are now open for the 2023 awards, due to be presented on Feb. 19, 2023. The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC One HD, BBCiPlayer and syndicated globally.
Emma Baehr, executive director of awards and content, said:...
The venue is located in the heart of London on the River Thames, close to landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the National Theatre, BFI and the London Eye. In recent years, the Royal Festival Hall has become the flagship venue for red carpet galas at the BFI London Film Festival. “The move will see BAFTA program its most ambitious and accessible night yet, bolstered by a refreshed production and format,” the organization said.
Entries are now open for the 2023 awards, due to be presented on Feb. 19, 2023. The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC One HD, BBCiPlayer and syndicated globally.
Emma Baehr, executive director of awards and content, said:...
- 9/20/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA has made tweaks to the voting regulations and eligibility criteria for its 2023 Film Awards. Scroll down for the changes in full.
Primarily, the changes give more power to voting members in the performance and director categories. Last year’s awards were praised for being strong on diversity but there was some criticism that voting juries had too much sway over nominees in certain categories.
For the 2023 awards, there will be an equal number of voting-based nominees and jury-based nominees in each acting category, while the directing category will comprise two vote-based nominees and four jury-based nominees.
The BAFTA longlists will be reduced in size for best film, all craft categories and Outstanding British Film. This has been done to ensure members have enough time to watch all movies.
There is also a change being made to producer eligibility. BAFTA is working closely with the PGA, and producers eligible for...
Primarily, the changes give more power to voting members in the performance and director categories. Last year’s awards were praised for being strong on diversity but there was some criticism that voting juries had too much sway over nominees in certain categories.
For the 2023 awards, there will be an equal number of voting-based nominees and jury-based nominees in each acting category, while the directing category will comprise two vote-based nominees and four jury-based nominees.
The BAFTA longlists will be reduced in size for best film, all craft categories and Outstanding British Film. This has been done to ensure members have enough time to watch all movies.
There is also a change being made to producer eligibility. BAFTA is working closely with the PGA, and producers eligible for...
- 7/26/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
BAFTA has made key changes to its awards eligibility and voting rules for next year’s film awards, handing back more power to its voting members in the performance and director categories.
The British Academy faced scrutiny for the 2022 film awards, where only two nominees in each performance category were the result of votes by the membership, and four were selected by juries, while all six director nominees were selected by a jury. The resulting nominations were refreshingly diverse, but BAFTA was criticized in some circles for not placing more trust in its membership and voting chapters.
For the 2023 awards, there will be an equal split between voting-based nominees and jury-based nominees in each performance category, while the directing category will include two vote-based nominees and four jury-based nominees.
Emma Baehr, executive director of awards and content for BAFTA, told Variety: “For the review in 2020, we implemented 120 changes, but we...
The British Academy faced scrutiny for the 2022 film awards, where only two nominees in each performance category were the result of votes by the membership, and four were selected by juries, while all six director nominees were selected by a jury. The resulting nominations were refreshingly diverse, but BAFTA was criticized in some circles for not placing more trust in its membership and voting chapters.
For the 2023 awards, there will be an equal split between voting-based nominees and jury-based nominees in each performance category, while the directing category will include two vote-based nominees and four jury-based nominees.
Emma Baehr, executive director of awards and content for BAFTA, told Variety: “For the review in 2020, we implemented 120 changes, but we...
- 7/26/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA is expanding its North American operations with the launch of a single North America board, which unites the organization’s New York and Los Angeles entities.
Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz, has been appointed the inaugural chair of the board. She will be joined by actor Elliot Knight and Karl Stewart, CEO of Thunder Child and president of 1TwentyFour as deputy chairs.
The single united board aims to strengthen BAFTA’s “global mission to inspire, support and celebrate across film, games and television, delivering greater benefits to its membership, programme participants and audiences wherever they are,” according to the organization.
Matthew Wiseman, BAFTA Los Angeles’s CEO has been promoted to executive director and head of North America while Lisa Harrison, BAFTA New York’s director, becomes director of operations for North America.
Betsy Rodgers, SVP of business & legal affairs at IFC Entertainment and Rlje Films,...
Kathryn Busby, president of original programming at Starz, has been appointed the inaugural chair of the board. She will be joined by actor Elliot Knight and Karl Stewart, CEO of Thunder Child and president of 1TwentyFour as deputy chairs.
The single united board aims to strengthen BAFTA’s “global mission to inspire, support and celebrate across film, games and television, delivering greater benefits to its membership, programme participants and audiences wherever they are,” according to the organization.
Matthew Wiseman, BAFTA Los Angeles’s CEO has been promoted to executive director and head of North America while Lisa Harrison, BAFTA New York’s director, becomes director of operations for North America.
Betsy Rodgers, SVP of business & legal affairs at IFC Entertainment and Rlje Films,...
- 1/5/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The London world premiere of “No Time to Die” will stream exclusively on Facebook, Variety can reveal.
The social media platform has secured access to the live red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday (Sept. 28), and will broadcast the event on both Facebook and through Oculus Venues, an experiential space for the Facebook-backed Oculus VR headset.
The red carpet will broadcast from 5:30 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. local time, and the show will be hosted by presenter Clara Amfo. The production will incorporate Facebook’s social video tools, such as live comments, captioning and Q&As.
“No Time to Die” stars Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris are expected to hit the red carpet in London, alongside Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, as well as Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles. Also set...
The social media platform has secured access to the live red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday (Sept. 28), and will broadcast the event on both Facebook and through Oculus Venues, an experiential space for the Facebook-backed Oculus VR headset.
The red carpet will broadcast from 5:30 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. local time, and the show will be hosted by presenter Clara Amfo. The production will incorporate Facebook’s social video tools, such as live comments, captioning and Q&As.
“No Time to Die” stars Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw and Naomie Harris are expected to hit the red carpet in London, alongside Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, as well as Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles. Also set...
- 9/27/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA has unveiled new eligibility rules for British debut movies that will widen the net for emerging filmmakers. For the first time, debut titles can qualify for the awards by screening at certain festivals, while debut films releasing internationally are now also eligible for BAFTAs.
The Academy has said the changes are to ensure that the first film from a debut British writer, director or producer will be considered, rather than only their first film qualifying for a U.K. theatrical release.
The qualifying festivals include: Berlin, Busan, Cannes, Hot Docs, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Locarno, Rotterdam, San Sebastian, Sundance, SXSW, Telluride, Toronto, Tribeca and Venice.
U.K. festivals in the mix are Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Sheffield, Leeds, Open City and Oska Bright.
The change, says BAFTA Film Committee chair Anna Higgs, comes as the Academy “continues to shine a spotlight on British talent, and particularly talent at the start of their careers.
The Academy has said the changes are to ensure that the first film from a debut British writer, director or producer will be considered, rather than only their first film qualifying for a U.K. theatrical release.
The qualifying festivals include: Berlin, Busan, Cannes, Hot Docs, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Locarno, Rotterdam, San Sebastian, Sundance, SXSW, Telluride, Toronto, Tribeca and Venice.
U.K. festivals in the mix are Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Sheffield, Leeds, Open City and Oska Bright.
The change, says BAFTA Film Committee chair Anna Higgs, comes as the Academy “continues to shine a spotlight on British talent, and particularly talent at the start of their careers.
- 9/10/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Distribution
Beyond Rights has kept the momentum going in distributing the popular property show “Love It or List It,” announcing two new versions being produced in Finland and France. In France, M6 licensed the format and is now in pre-production on its own version, while Finland’s Rabbit Films is producing an initial 10-episode run for broadcaster Nelonen, set to premiere Aug. 26. The Scandinavian broadcaster also scooped season four of “Love It or List It: Australia” and “Love It or List It: Brilliant Builds.” Beyond Rights also closed deals on more than 1000 hours of “Love it or List It” franchise programming in the UK (Channel 4), Norway (TV2), Netherlands (Talpa TV), Turkey (Discovery), Portugal (Sic), Spain (Mediaset), Poland, New Zealand (Discovery), Australia (Foxtel) and Latin America (Discovery).
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Dubai-based distribution and production company SynProNize has picked up a pair of Arabic drama series, “Beirut Bride” and “Al Nihaya,” and will distribute...
Beyond Rights has kept the momentum going in distributing the popular property show “Love It or List It,” announcing two new versions being produced in Finland and France. In France, M6 licensed the format and is now in pre-production on its own version, while Finland’s Rabbit Films is producing an initial 10-episode run for broadcaster Nelonen, set to premiere Aug. 26. The Scandinavian broadcaster also scooped season four of “Love It or List It: Australia” and “Love It or List It: Brilliant Builds.” Beyond Rights also closed deals on more than 1000 hours of “Love it or List It” franchise programming in the UK (Channel 4), Norway (TV2), Netherlands (Talpa TV), Turkey (Discovery), Portugal (Sic), Spain (Mediaset), Poland, New Zealand (Discovery), Australia (Foxtel) and Latin America (Discovery).
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Dubai-based distribution and production company SynProNize has picked up a pair of Arabic drama series, “Beirut Bride” and “Al Nihaya,” and will distribute...
- 7/19/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Other new appointments include former BFI London Film Festival director Clare Stewart.
Bafta has announced a raft of new appointments to its film committee, including Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia and actor Riz Ahmed.
Kapadia, the filmmaker behind documentaries Amy and Senna, has been elected to the committee alongside Clare Stewart, a former director of the BFI London Film Festival and BFI Flare: London Lgbtqi+ Film Festival.
Ahmed, the Emmy award-winning star of The Night Of, Rogue One and Mogul Mowgli, has been appointed as a co-opted member, which are selected by the committee and approved by Bafta’s board.
Other...
Bafta has announced a raft of new appointments to its film committee, including Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia and actor Riz Ahmed.
Kapadia, the filmmaker behind documentaries Amy and Senna, has been elected to the committee alongside Clare Stewart, a former director of the BFI London Film Festival and BFI Flare: London Lgbtqi+ Film Festival.
Ahmed, the Emmy award-winning star of The Night Of, Rogue One and Mogul Mowgli, has been appointed as a co-opted member, which are selected by the committee and approved by Bafta’s board.
Other...
- 10/28/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Bafta aims to be more British, more respresentative and more welcoming.
The UK’s Bafta Film Awards is completely revamping its voting methods in all major categories, expanding the number of films to be nominated for outstanding British film and limiting how distributors can promote their titles to members as part of a radical overhaul of every aspect of the organisation.
It is also planning to invite 1,000 new members from under-represented groups to become members at a “heavily discounted” rate.
The aim is to ensure the film awards more equitably reflect the UK film industry, all eligible films, woman directors,...
The UK’s Bafta Film Awards is completely revamping its voting methods in all major categories, expanding the number of films to be nominated for outstanding British film and limiting how distributors can promote their titles to members as part of a radical overhaul of every aspect of the organisation.
It is also planning to invite 1,000 new members from under-represented groups to become members at a “heavily discounted” rate.
The aim is to ensure the film awards more equitably reflect the UK film industry, all eligible films, woman directors,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Louise Tutt
- ScreenDaily
BAFTA has named a 12-strong steering group that will lead a review of its voting processes in a bid to address a lack of diversity in its nominations.
This year, the awards body caught flak for unveiling a crop of nominations featuring no non-white actors and an all-male director field. This led the body to contact its membership expressing the “frustrating” lack of diversity.
Deadline broke the news that BAFTA was set to conduct a “thorough review” of its procedures in response to the #BAFTAsSoWhite backlash and calls from orgs including Directors UK to address the issue.
The review will cover nominations and voting process, the role of distributors, the campaigning process, and the makeup of BAFTA’s membership and ultimately how these processes and conditions might be improved. It will focus on the film awards but will also consider BAFTA’s TV, craft and games ceremonies.
The steering group,...
This year, the awards body caught flak for unveiling a crop of nominations featuring no non-white actors and an all-male director field. This led the body to contact its membership expressing the “frustrating” lack of diversity.
Deadline broke the news that BAFTA was set to conduct a “thorough review” of its procedures in response to the #BAFTAsSoWhite backlash and calls from orgs including Directors UK to address the issue.
The review will cover nominations and voting process, the role of distributors, the campaigning process, and the makeup of BAFTA’s membership and ultimately how these processes and conditions might be improved. It will focus on the film awards but will also consider BAFTA’s TV, craft and games ceremonies.
The steering group,...
- 5/12/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
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