Good afternoon Insiders, Jesse Whittock here with you today. Cannes is nearly here, and we’ve got you covered there, along with the rest of the noise from the international film and TV worlds.
Cannes Looms Large
The build-up: The 81st Cannes Film Festival kicks off in less than a week but all the early talk surrounding the fest is about events away from the big screen. The French industry is currently in a state of paralysis as speculation continues to mount in the local film industry over rumors that a bombshell #MeToo exposé will drop on the festival’s first day. There has been talk in the French film industry for weeks that a raft of accusations is due to break in the lead-up and during the upcoming edition. The rumors come amid a fresh #MeToo wave in France, sparked by actress and filmmaker Judith Godrèche’s decision to...
Cannes Looms Large
The build-up: The 81st Cannes Film Festival kicks off in less than a week but all the early talk surrounding the fest is about events away from the big screen. The French industry is currently in a state of paralysis as speculation continues to mount in the local film industry over rumors that a bombshell #MeToo exposé will drop on the festival’s first day. There has been talk in the French film industry for weeks that a raft of accusations is due to break in the lead-up and during the upcoming edition. The rumors come amid a fresh #MeToo wave in France, sparked by actress and filmmaker Judith Godrèche’s decision to...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: This Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards will “celebrate and remember the power of storytelling” at a “challenging” time for the industry, according to the new chair of the 77-year-old body.
Speaking exclusively to Deadline in the days leading up to the London ceremony, Sara Putt, who replaced Krishnendu Majumdar last year, said the awards will partly act as a tonic against the bad times, allowing “a community to come together, network, and be creative and supportive of each other.”
She acknowledged that 2023 was a “challenging year for many in the industry, whether freelancers or small indies,” coming a few months after BAFTA research found one third are considering leaving.
“We [at BAFTA] have many roles to play and it is important when times are hard to celebrate and remember the power of storytelling,” Putt said.
Nominated shows about local British stories such as BBC One’s The Sixth Commandment or ITV...
Speaking exclusively to Deadline in the days leading up to the London ceremony, Sara Putt, who replaced Krishnendu Majumdar last year, said the awards will partly act as a tonic against the bad times, allowing “a community to come together, network, and be creative and supportive of each other.”
She acknowledged that 2023 was a “challenging year for many in the industry, whether freelancers or small indies,” coming a few months after BAFTA research found one third are considering leaving.
“We [at BAFTA] have many roles to play and it is important when times are hard to celebrate and remember the power of storytelling,” Putt said.
Nominated shows about local British stories such as BBC One’s The Sixth Commandment or ITV...
- 5/9/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The Crown and Black Mirror are among the TV series leading the nominations for the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards, unveiled on Wednesday, earning eight and seven noms, respectively. They are followed by Happy Valley, Slow Horses, and The Sixth Commandment with six each.
Getting five nominations each were The Last of Us, The Long Shadow, and Succession. Other shows featuring among the nominees include Extraordinary and Good Omens.
Charlie Brooker and his hit show Black Mirror earned noms for the season 6 episode Demon 79.
In the performance categories, 17 of the 44 nominees received their first BAFTA TV Awards nomination, including David Tennant (Good Omens), Hannah Waddingham (Eurovision Song Contest 2023), Harriet Walters (Succession), Amit Shah (Happy Valley), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Bridget Christie (The Change), Éanna Harwicke (The Sixth Commandment), Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), Hammed Animashaun (Black Ops), Harris Dickinson (A Murder at the End of the World), Kane Robinson (Top Boy...
Getting five nominations each were The Last of Us, The Long Shadow, and Succession. Other shows featuring among the nominees include Extraordinary and Good Omens.
Charlie Brooker and his hit show Black Mirror earned noms for the season 6 episode Demon 79.
In the performance categories, 17 of the 44 nominees received their first BAFTA TV Awards nomination, including David Tennant (Good Omens), Hannah Waddingham (Eurovision Song Contest 2023), Harriet Walters (Succession), Amit Shah (Happy Valley), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Bridget Christie (The Change), Éanna Harwicke (The Sixth Commandment), Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), Hammed Animashaun (Black Ops), Harris Dickinson (A Murder at the End of the World), Kane Robinson (Top Boy...
- 3/20/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“And the BAFTA goes to… Oppenheimer” Those words were on BAFTA Film Awards ceremony presenters’ lips a total of seven times in London on Sunday at the ceremony, hosted by Scottish actor David Tennant (Doctor Who, Inside Man) at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in the British capital.
Those included the lips of Michael J. Fox, who unveiled the best film award for Oppenheimer after coming on stage to a huge welcome and standing ovation.
The wins for Oppenheimer included the best actor award for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor nod for Robert Downey Jr., director award for Christopher Nolan and best film, for Nolan and other members of the film team. The two BAFTAs for Nolan mean that third time was the charm for the big-name British export who had previously never won a British Academy award.
Meanwhile, Downey’s award came 31 years after he won a...
Those included the lips of Michael J. Fox, who unveiled the best film award for Oppenheimer after coming on stage to a huge welcome and standing ovation.
The wins for Oppenheimer included the best actor award for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor nod for Robert Downey Jr., director award for Christopher Nolan and best film, for Nolan and other members of the film team. The two BAFTAs for Nolan mean that third time was the charm for the big-name British export who had previously never won a British Academy award.
Meanwhile, Downey’s award came 31 years after he won a...
- 2/18/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love leads the UK and Ireland box office releases this weekend with 687 locations while Sony’s Madame Web has 572.
The Jamaican musician’s biopic is among 2024’s biggest releases in the UK and Ireland so far, eclipsing the distributor’s January release of Mean Girls which opened in 647 venues. Event cinema release Dear England still holds the overall record after releasing in 716 UK venues through National Theatre Live.
Bob Marley: One Life is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the Reggae icon, exploring his rise to fame and eventual death in...
The Jamaican musician’s biopic is among 2024’s biggest releases in the UK and Ireland so far, eclipsing the distributor’s January release of Mean Girls which opened in 647 venues. Event cinema release Dear England still holds the overall record after releasing in 716 UK venues through National Theatre Live.
Bob Marley: One Life is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the Reggae icon, exploring his rise to fame and eventual death in...
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
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
Pierpoline takes over from Kathryn Busby.
US producer Joyce Pierpoline is taking over as the second chair of Bafta North America’s board of directors, succeeding inaugural lead, Kathryn Busby.
Pierpoline is founder of New York and Paris-based Pierpoline Films, serves as chair of Bafta North America’s Film Committee and is co-founder of the Producers Guild of America’s Women’s Impact Network, which promotes gender equality in the industry.
Her production credits include Mediha, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Doc NYC 2023 and Sundance 2007 premiere, Teeth.
The Bafta North America Board will also have a new member – David Linde — CEO of Participant,...
US producer Joyce Pierpoline is taking over as the second chair of Bafta North America’s board of directors, succeeding inaugural lead, Kathryn Busby.
Pierpoline is founder of New York and Paris-based Pierpoline Films, serves as chair of Bafta North America’s Film Committee and is co-founder of the Producers Guild of America’s Women’s Impact Network, which promotes gender equality in the industry.
Her production credits include Mediha, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Doc NYC 2023 and Sundance 2007 premiere, Teeth.
The Bafta North America Board will also have a new member – David Linde — CEO of Participant,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Producer Joyce Pierpoline has been appointed chair of BAFTA North America’s Board of Directors. She succeeds Kathryn Busby.
Pierpoline’s credits include Mediha, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Doc NYC 2023, Angelica (2016), and Sundance-winning Teeth (2007). She founded Pierpoline Films based in New York and Paris, serves as chair of BAFTA North America’s Film Committee, and is co-founder of the Producers Guild of America’s Women’s Impact Network.
Also joining the BAFTA North America board today is David Linde, CEO of Participant. Linde has previously served as the CEO and owner of Lava Bear Films, chairman of Universal Pictures, and co-founded Focus Features. Continuing their BAFTA North America executive board terms are actor Elliot Knight as Deputy Chair, Betsy Rodgers as Secretary, and Josephine Coyle as Treasurer.
The extended BAFTA North America board includes Alexis Alexanian...
Pierpoline’s credits include Mediha, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Doc NYC 2023, Angelica (2016), and Sundance-winning Teeth (2007). She founded Pierpoline Films based in New York and Paris, serves as chair of BAFTA North America’s Film Committee, and is co-founder of the Producers Guild of America’s Women’s Impact Network.
Also joining the BAFTA North America board today is David Linde, CEO of Participant. Linde has previously served as the CEO and owner of Lava Bear Films, chairman of Universal Pictures, and co-founded Focus Features. Continuing their BAFTA North America executive board terms are actor Elliot Knight as Deputy Chair, Betsy Rodgers as Secretary, and Josephine Coyle as Treasurer.
The extended BAFTA North America board includes Alexis Alexanian...
- 1/8/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Speakers and mentors taking part include BFI Filmmaking Fund director Mia Bays and Bafta chair Sara Putt.
Reclaim The Frame, the UK’s gender equality in cinema charity, has set the filmmakers from across the UK who will take part in the eighth edition of professional development programme, Filmonomics, with BFI Filmmaking Fund director Mia Bays and Bafta chair Sara Putt among the mentors and speakers offering their support.
Among the 18 filmmakers taking part for this edition are director Jessica Bishopp, who has had documentary shorts premiere in BFI London Film Festival and SXSW; Bafta Scotland-nominated producer and founder of Lothian Films,...
Reclaim The Frame, the UK’s gender equality in cinema charity, has set the filmmakers from across the UK who will take part in the eighth edition of professional development programme, Filmonomics, with BFI Filmmaking Fund director Mia Bays and Bafta chair Sara Putt among the mentors and speakers offering their support.
Among the 18 filmmakers taking part for this edition are director Jessica Bishopp, who has had documentary shorts premiere in BFI London Film Festival and SXSW; Bafta Scotland-nominated producer and founder of Lothian Films,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
A galaxy of 42 emerging creative talents from across the U.S., U.K. and India have been unveiled as the 2023 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort.
The selected talents have worked on some of the most lauded projects over the last several months including “The Last of Us,” “1923,” “Blue Jean,” “Rye Lane,” “Rocket Boys” and “Joyland.”
Breakthrough is BAFTA’s flagship new talent initiative in partnership with Netflix, drawn from creatives working in film, games and television. Awarded to those in the midst of, or on the cusp of their breakthrough moment, the year-long initiative includes one-to-one meetings and career guidance, full voting membership, access to BAFTA events and screenings, as well as networking events, both in the U.K. and internationally.
This year’s cohort comprises creatives spanning craft specialisms from hair and make up, production, editing and games design, to performance, directing and cinematography and is from diverse ethnic backgrounds and abilities.
The selected talents have worked on some of the most lauded projects over the last several months including “The Last of Us,” “1923,” “Blue Jean,” “Rye Lane,” “Rocket Boys” and “Joyland.”
Breakthrough is BAFTA’s flagship new talent initiative in partnership with Netflix, drawn from creatives working in film, games and television. Awarded to those in the midst of, or on the cusp of their breakthrough moment, the year-long initiative includes one-to-one meetings and career guidance, full voting membership, access to BAFTA events and screenings, as well as networking events, both in the U.K. and internationally.
This year’s cohort comprises creatives spanning craft specialisms from hair and make up, production, editing and games design, to performance, directing and cinematography and is from diverse ethnic backgrounds and abilities.
- 11/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Leading UK agent Sara Putt, the new Chair of BAFTA, appeared to reference this past weekend’s coverage around criminal allegations against Russell Brand in her first letter to members.
Putt did not mention Brand directly but wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change. BAFTA is supportive of the creation of Ciisa, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries, and I encourage you to find out more about their plans.”
Putt continued to highlight that “it is now mandatory for UK productions to have a bullying and harassment policy in order to enter our Film, Games and Television Awards.”
The letter to members follows The Times, Sunday Times, and Channel 4 reporting allegations that Brand sexually assaulted four women at the height of his fame. The Metropolitan Police said on...
Putt did not mention Brand directly but wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change. BAFTA is supportive of the creation of Ciisa, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries, and I encourage you to find out more about their plans.”
Putt continued to highlight that “it is now mandatory for UK productions to have a bullying and harassment policy in order to enter our Film, Games and Television Awards.”
The letter to members follows The Times, Sunday Times, and Channel 4 reporting allegations that Brand sexually assaulted four women at the height of his fame. The Metropolitan Police said on...
- 9/19/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
BBC has removed Russell Brand content from the network’s iPlayer and sound sites in light of the rape and sexual assault allegations against the comedian, after the network “assessed that [the content] now falls below public expectations,” according to a BBC spokesperson.
The network has yet to announce which programs were pulled, but the news division of the organization found that an episode of the game show “Qi” and an episode of Joe Wicks podcast, both of which featured Brand as a guest, were removed. Shortly after the original report was published, Channel 4, which heavily contributed to the report through its “Dispatches” program, pulled several episodes that featured Brand.
Additionally, YouTube has announced it has suspended advertisements to Brand’s content, no longer allowing Brand to make money from videos on its site. The tech company emphasized that Brand violated YouTube’s “Creator Responsibility policy.”
“If a creator’s off-platform behaviour harms our users,...
The network has yet to announce which programs were pulled, but the news division of the organization found that an episode of the game show “Qi” and an episode of Joe Wicks podcast, both of which featured Brand as a guest, were removed. Shortly after the original report was published, Channel 4, which heavily contributed to the report through its “Dispatches” program, pulled several episodes that featured Brand.
Additionally, YouTube has announced it has suspended advertisements to Brand’s content, no longer allowing Brand to make money from videos on its site. The tech company emphasized that Brand violated YouTube’s “Creator Responsibility policy.”
“If a creator’s off-platform behaviour harms our users,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
They will work along chair Sara Putt on the board of trustees
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has appointed Julie La’Bassiere and Siobhan Reddy as deputy chairs of its board of trustees.
La’Bassiere joins from the Bafta Film Committee, where she has served since 2021, while Reddy already sat on the board of trustees.
The pair will work alongside recently appointed chair Sara Putt.
In addition to serving on the committee, La’Bassiere also works as the international awards lead for Apple TV+ film and series as well as advising for Future of Film and mentoring...
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has appointed Julie La’Bassiere and Siobhan Reddy as deputy chairs of its board of trustees.
La’Bassiere joins from the Bafta Film Committee, where she has served since 2021, while Reddy already sat on the board of trustees.
The pair will work alongside recently appointed chair Sara Putt.
In addition to serving on the committee, La’Bassiere also works as the international awards lead for Apple TV+ film and series as well as advising for Future of Film and mentoring...
- 9/19/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
In her first letter to members, incoming BAFTA chair Sara Putt took note of a story continuing to generate headlines after breaking over the weekend — the allegations against Russell Brand.
In a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, the comedian, actor and TV host was the subject of in which four women accused him of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, all of which he has vehemently denied.
“This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change,” wrote Putt, who was formally unveiled as BAFTA’s new chair in June, taking over from Krishnendu Majumdar after a three-year term.
Putt added that the British Academy was “supportive of the creation of Ciisa, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries.”
The Ciisa, or Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority,...
In a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, the comedian, actor and TV host was the subject of in which four women accused him of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, all of which he has vehemently denied.
“This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change,” wrote Putt, who was formally unveiled as BAFTA’s new chair in June, taking over from Krishnendu Majumdar after a three-year term.
Putt added that the British Academy was “supportive of the creation of Ciisa, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries.”
The Ciisa, or Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New BAFTA chair Sara Putt has reflected upon the events of the past weekend in her first letter to members.
While not addressing Russell Brand – about whom allegations of rape and sexual assault emerged over the weekend – by name, Putt wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change. BAFTA is supportive of the creation of Ciisa, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries and I encourage you to find out more about their plans. As a reminder, it is now mandatory for U.K. productions to have a bullying and harassment policy in order to enter our film, games and television Awards, building on principles and guidance on the prevention of bullying and harassment in the workplace as set out here.”
Putt also addressed the ongoing Hollywood strikes, writing: “Harnessing the talents of our global membership,...
While not addressing Russell Brand – about whom allegations of rape and sexual assault emerged over the weekend – by name, Putt wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change. BAFTA is supportive of the creation of Ciisa, an independent standards authority for those working in the creative industries and I encourage you to find out more about their plans. As a reminder, it is now mandatory for U.K. productions to have a bullying and harassment policy in order to enter our film, games and television Awards, building on principles and guidance on the prevention of bullying and harassment in the workplace as set out here.”
Putt also addressed the ongoing Hollywood strikes, writing: “Harnessing the talents of our global membership,...
- 9/19/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA Folds Children’s Awards Into Main Ceremonies After ‘Consistent Drop in Entries and Engagement’
The BAFTA Children and Young People Awards have been rebranded and will be incorporated into the annual film, games and television ceremonies.
The org’s support for the children’s media industry and its year-round learning programs will now take place under a new brand, Young BAFTA. New categories for children’s content will be introduced to BAFTA’s film, games and television Awards in 2025. This initiative will be steered by a new cross-industry Young BAFTA advisory group.
“The move to present children’s awards in the annual film, games and television BAFTAs is an evolution of the former Children and Young People awards ceremony which has seen a consistent drop in entries and engagement in recent years. The ceremony last took place in November 2022 after a two-year pause,” BAFTA said in a statement.
The Young BAFTA advisory group will be led by BAFTA board member and disability champion Andrew Miller,...
The org’s support for the children’s media industry and its year-round learning programs will now take place under a new brand, Young BAFTA. New categories for children’s content will be introduced to BAFTA’s film, games and television Awards in 2025. This initiative will be steered by a new cross-industry Young BAFTA advisory group.
“The move to present children’s awards in the annual film, games and television BAFTAs is an evolution of the former Children and Young People awards ceremony which has seen a consistent drop in entries and engagement in recent years. The ceremony last took place in November 2022 after a two-year pause,” BAFTA said in a statement.
The Young BAFTA advisory group will be led by BAFTA board member and disability champion Andrew Miller,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
After 18 years at BAFTA, Krishnendu Majumdar is having trouble switching off.
It’s been almost two months since the media executive, who recently won a BAFTA for producing the Kate Winslet-led Channel 4 drama “I Am Ruth,” finished his three-year term as chair of the British Academy, handing over the reins to agency boss Sara Putt. But it took a minute, he says, to stop going on high alert every time he clocked a buzzy topic that BAFTA might be asked to comment on.
“You see something online and you think, ‘Oh I wonder how we should respond?’” says Majumdar, known to most in the industry as simply ‘Krish.’ “And then it’s like, ‘No, no. I don’t do that’ … I’m just a member. I’m not on any committees. I’m not a trustee. I don’t speak on their behalf anymore.”
Majumdar was appointed as...
It’s been almost two months since the media executive, who recently won a BAFTA for producing the Kate Winslet-led Channel 4 drama “I Am Ruth,” finished his three-year term as chair of the British Academy, handing over the reins to agency boss Sara Putt. But it took a minute, he says, to stop going on high alert every time he clocked a buzzy topic that BAFTA might be asked to comment on.
“You see something online and you think, ‘Oh I wonder how we should respond?’” says Majumdar, known to most in the industry as simply ‘Krish.’ “And then it’s like, ‘No, no. I don’t do that’ … I’m just a member. I’m not on any committees. I’m not a trustee. I don’t speak on their behalf anymore.”
Majumdar was appointed as...
- 8/11/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
The former Chair of BAFTA has urged writers, actors and studios to “come together to find a fair, equitable solution,” while pointing to improvements required in “hidden areas” of diversity.
Krishnendu Majumdar, who also runs BAFTA-winning I Am Ruth indie Me + You Productions, said he has many friends and colleagues striking in the UK and is aware of many affected productions.
“I want the strike to end,” he said. “There needs to be a coming together of writers, actors and studios to find a fair equitable solution going forwards because it’s costing hundreds of millions of dollars a day.”
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today, Majumdar, who is ending a three-year term, pointed to BAFTA’s diversity work, which has seen it uproot its nominations process across the last couple of years and support various all-year-round initiatives. He left BAFTA in June and was replaced by Sara Putt.
Krishnendu Majumdar, who also runs BAFTA-winning I Am Ruth indie Me + You Productions, said he has many friends and colleagues striking in the UK and is aware of many affected productions.
“I want the strike to end,” he said. “There needs to be a coming together of writers, actors and studios to find a fair equitable solution going forwards because it’s costing hundreds of millions of dollars a day.”
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today, Majumdar, who is ending a three-year term, pointed to BAFTA’s diversity work, which has seen it uproot its nominations process across the last couple of years and support various all-year-round initiatives. He left BAFTA in June and was replaced by Sara Putt.
- 8/10/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline 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
The studio facilities are facing an anxious few months as crews and indie productions ponder US slowdown.
UK studios are facing a challenging few months as uncertainty about a potential rise in the rate of property taxes for facilities in England and Wales rages on, and the ongoing US writers’ and expected actors’ strikes force a slowdown in the once torrential flow of film and high-budget TV from Hollywood.
Significant business rates hikes of up to 200%-300% are being mooted as a result of increases in the rateable value of these facilities made by the UK’s Valuation Office Agency (Voa). For existing studios,...
UK studios are facing a challenging few months as uncertainty about a potential rise in the rate of property taxes for facilities in England and Wales rages on, and the ongoing US writers’ and expected actors’ strikes force a slowdown in the once torrential flow of film and high-budget TV from Hollywood.
Significant business rates hikes of up to 200%-300% are being mooted as a result of increases in the rateable value of these facilities made by the UK’s Valuation Office Agency (Voa). For existing studios,...
- 7/13/2023
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Includes producer and former Screen Star Of Tomorrow Helen Gladders
UK’s Film London has unveiled the 12 participants of its third Breaking The Glass Ceiling programme, an initiative aimed at mid-level industry professionals from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Among the selection is Camilla Wren who previously worked on the Fantastic Beasts films and upcoming Netflix series One Day in script and production. Wren set up her own production company Frolic Films in 2018 which has projects in development with BBC, Netflix, BFI and Film4.
Also selected is Screen Star Of Tomorrow 2022 Helen Gladders, producer on Daina Oniunas-Pusic’s upcoming feature Tuesday starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Jaya Campbell,...
UK’s Film London has unveiled the 12 participants of its third Breaking The Glass Ceiling programme, an initiative aimed at mid-level industry professionals from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Among the selection is Camilla Wren who previously worked on the Fantastic Beasts films and upcoming Netflix series One Day in script and production. Wren set up her own production company Frolic Films in 2018 which has projects in development with BBC, Netflix, BFI and Film4.
Also selected is Screen Star Of Tomorrow 2022 Helen Gladders, producer on Daina Oniunas-Pusic’s upcoming feature Tuesday starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Jaya Campbell,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Putt has served as deputy chair since June 2021, and had been lined up to succeed Majumdar since October last year.
Bafta has formally confirmed that current deputy chair Sara Putt will succeed Krishnendu Majumdar this summer following his three-year tenure.
Putt has served as deputy chair since June 2021, and had been lined up to succeed Majumdar since October last year.
The boss of Sara Putt Associates, representing behind the camera technical and production talent, has actively been involved with Bafta for over a decade.
She has served on the board of trustees since 2011 and has actively supported Bafta’s year-round...
Bafta has formally confirmed that current deputy chair Sara Putt will succeed Krishnendu Majumdar this summer following his three-year tenure.
Putt has served as deputy chair since June 2021, and had been lined up to succeed Majumdar since October last year.
The boss of Sara Putt Associates, representing behind the camera technical and production talent, has actively been involved with Bafta for over a decade.
She has served on the board of trustees since 2011 and has actively supported Bafta’s year-round...
- 6/26/2023
- by Heather Fallon Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
The British Academy has unveiled Sara Putt as its newly-elected chair.
Behind the film and TV agency Sara Putt Associates for behind-the-camera talent and a well-respected agent, producer, executive producer and consultant in TV, Putt served as deputy chair since 2021 and has been activity involved in BAFTA for over a decade. She also sits on the advisory board of the British Film Commission and The Film & TV Charity board and was previously on the board of Women in Film and TV.
Putt takes over from Krishnendu Majumdar, whose three-year term as chair came to an end on Monday’s annual general meeting.
“I am deeply honored to succeed Krishnendu Majumdar as Chair of BAFTA,” she said. “During his tenure, BAFTA has seen growth and transition. Krish led the groundbreaking 2020 review with integrity, drive and openness, and as a result BAFTA has evolved as an academy and arts charity.”
Putt added...
Behind the film and TV agency Sara Putt Associates for behind-the-camera talent and a well-respected agent, producer, executive producer and consultant in TV, Putt served as deputy chair since 2021 and has been activity involved in BAFTA for over a decade. She also sits on the advisory board of the British Film Commission and The Film & TV Charity board and was previously on the board of Women in Film and TV.
Putt takes over from Krishnendu Majumdar, whose three-year term as chair came to an end on Monday’s annual general meeting.
“I am deeply honored to succeed Krishnendu Majumdar as Chair of BAFTA,” she said. “During his tenure, BAFTA has seen growth and transition. Krish led the groundbreaking 2020 review with integrity, drive and openness, and as a result BAFTA has evolved as an academy and arts charity.”
Putt added...
- 6/26/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Majumdar said he is “most proud” of the 2020 review – “we responded to the lack of diversity”.
Bafta chair Krishnendu Majumdar has said that “change is possible” in his final letter to members before his three-year term comes to an end on Monday, June 26.
Echoing a letter shortly after his appointment in 2020 where he said “change is coming”, Majumdar highlighted his journey from Bafta learning and events committee, through the TV committee of which he became chair in 2015; to being deputy chair then chair.
“That journey shows that change is possible,” said Majumdar.
He added he is “perhaps most proud” of the 2020 review,...
Bafta chair Krishnendu Majumdar has said that “change is possible” in his final letter to members before his three-year term comes to an end on Monday, June 26.
Echoing a letter shortly after his appointment in 2020 where he said “change is coming”, Majumdar highlighted his journey from Bafta learning and events committee, through the TV committee of which he became chair in 2015; to being deputy chair then chair.
“That journey shows that change is possible,” said Majumdar.
He added he is “perhaps most proud” of the 2020 review,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
“Awards are a mirror to the industry.”
That was the message from Krishnendu Majumdar opening the BAFTA Television Awards in London this evening.
The outgoing BAFTA Chair used his final awards speech after three years in post to push the industry on its ongoing work for representation both on- and off-screen.
“I’m so proud of the journey we’ve been on and the seismic changes BAFTA has made over the last three years,” he said. “That work continues because progression on making this industry more representative, inclusive, and equitable is a collective responsibility. It’s on all of us.
“Awards are a mirror to the industry. They offer a snapshot of a moment in time. They reward excellence and celebrate success, and they also tell us a lot about the current picture of the UK television sector.
“So let’s redouble our efforts. Let’s look again at how...
That was the message from Krishnendu Majumdar opening the BAFTA Television Awards in London this evening.
The outgoing BAFTA Chair used his final awards speech after three years in post to push the industry on its ongoing work for representation both on- and off-screen.
“I’m so proud of the journey we’ve been on and the seismic changes BAFTA has made over the last three years,” he said. “That work continues because progression on making this industry more representative, inclusive, and equitable is a collective responsibility. It’s on all of us.
“Awards are a mirror to the industry. They offer a snapshot of a moment in time. They reward excellence and celebrate success, and they also tell us a lot about the current picture of the UK television sector.
“So let’s redouble our efforts. Let’s look again at how...
- 5/14/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Krishnendu Majumdar described a ”shared mission for a more equitable industry”.
Bafta has published its membership data, as part of its ongoing endeavours to diversify.
As of May 2023, the composition of Bafta’s membership is: 42:58 female:male (based on respondents who identify as such); 16% from underrepresented ethnic groups; 7% with a disability; and 12% Lgbtqia+.
It is a requirement of voting members before casting votes or accessing content on Bafta’s official streaming platform Bafta View to participate in this survey.
Over 2,500 creatives from film, games and television globally have joined the organisation since 2020, bringing the total number of global members to...
Bafta has published its membership data, as part of its ongoing endeavours to diversify.
As of May 2023, the composition of Bafta’s membership is: 42:58 female:male (based on respondents who identify as such); 16% from underrepresented ethnic groups; 7% with a disability; and 12% Lgbtqia+.
It is a requirement of voting members before casting votes or accessing content on Bafta’s official streaming platform Bafta View to participate in this survey.
Over 2,500 creatives from film, games and television globally have joined the organisation since 2020, bringing the total number of global members to...
- 5/4/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Bonjour, Insiders. Jesse Whittock with you as another busy week in entertainment land draws to a close. Max and I were in Lille France for Series Mania for most of it, where encountered everything from Hollywood stars to raging rioters. Read on and sign up for the newsletter here.
Mania On The Streets
Riot police officers run onto the violet carpet of the festival to push back protesters against the pension reform in France as they try to invade the carpet of the Series Mania festival on March 21, 2023 in Lille, France
Thou doth protest too much: Across France, civil unrest has been breaking out all week as anger over heavy-handed pension reforms bubbles over. Delegates walking the quiet, chilly streets of Lille for Series Mania this week were caught up in the chaos (Deadline’s International TV Co-Editors included), as protestors attempted to storm the purple carpet and rioters burned refuse piles in the backstreets.
Mania On The Streets
Riot police officers run onto the violet carpet of the festival to push back protesters against the pension reform in France as they try to invade the carpet of the Series Mania festival on March 21, 2023 in Lille, France
Thou doth protest too much: Across France, civil unrest has been breaking out all week as anger over heavy-handed pension reforms bubbles over. Delegates walking the quiet, chilly streets of Lille for Series Mania this week were caught up in the chaos (Deadline’s International TV Co-Editors included), as protestors attempted to storm the purple carpet and rioters burned refuse piles in the backstreets.
- 3/24/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Bafta representatives have defended the representation in its Television Awards nominations.
The full list was announced on Wednesday 22 March, prompting complaints that This Is Going to Hurt’s Ambika Mod was absent from the Leading Actress category, where all nominated stars this year are white.
The BBC medical drama has been nominated in six categories for this year’s awards, with Ben Whishaw securing a Leading Actor nod for his role as former junior doctor Adam Kay, whose book the show is based on.
The Independent understands that Mod was not entered into the category for nomination by the BBC.
Bafta CEO Jane Millichip told Deadline: “There is representation in that category in the fact that if you look at the age of the actresses and the roles written for them, it is extraordinary.
“This is something that we’ve discussed for a long time in the television and film...
The full list was announced on Wednesday 22 March, prompting complaints that This Is Going to Hurt’s Ambika Mod was absent from the Leading Actress category, where all nominated stars this year are white.
The BBC medical drama has been nominated in six categories for this year’s awards, with Ben Whishaw securing a Leading Actor nod for his role as former junior doctor Adam Kay, whose book the show is based on.
The Independent understands that Mod was not entered into the category for nomination by the BBC.
Bafta CEO Jane Millichip told Deadline: “There is representation in that category in the fact that if you look at the age of the actresses and the roles written for them, it is extraordinary.
“This is something that we’ve discussed for a long time in the television and film...
- 3/22/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
BAFTA has celebrated the number of older white women nominated for best actress at its Television Awards amid a steep decline in ethnic diversity in performance shortlists.
All six nominees in the Leading Actress category are white and have been nominated for BAFTAs across film and TV multiple times in the past.
Asked if BAFTA had hoped for a different outcome, CEO Jane Millichip said: “There is representation in that category in the fact that if you look at the age of the actresses and the roles written for them, it is extraordinary. This is something that we’ve discussed for a long time in the television and film world: Are the roles written for women over the age of 40? That is a really impressive result.”
BAFTA later clarified that Millichip was referring to “representation” for older women as a separate issue from diversity, which it considers to relate to...
All six nominees in the Leading Actress category are white and have been nominated for BAFTAs across film and TV multiple times in the past.
Asked if BAFTA had hoped for a different outcome, CEO Jane Millichip said: “There is representation in that category in the fact that if you look at the age of the actresses and the roles written for them, it is extraordinary. This is something that we’ve discussed for a long time in the television and film world: Are the roles written for women over the age of 40? That is a really impressive result.”
BAFTA later clarified that Millichip was referring to “representation” for older women as a separate issue from diversity, which it considers to relate to...
- 3/22/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC’s “This is Going to Hurt” and “The Responder” led the way at the BAFTA Television Awards and the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2023 with six nominations each.
Apple TV+’s “Bad Sisters” and “Slow Horses,” Netflix’s “The Crown” and the BBC’s “The English” receive five nominations each, while the BBC’s “Am I Being Unreasonable?” and “Somewhere Boy,” Channel 4’s “Big Boys” and Netflix’s “Top Boy” receive four nominations each.
P&o Cruises is the headline sponsor of BAFTA Television Awards, which will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan on May 14.
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: “Huge congratulations to all our nominees. Today a record number of entries in television and craft resulted in 128 nominations, demonstrating fantastic strength and depth in programming and talent in 2022.”
Sara Putt, deputy chair of BAFTA and chair of BAFTA’s television committee, added: “Our awards...
Apple TV+’s “Bad Sisters” and “Slow Horses,” Netflix’s “The Crown” and the BBC’s “The English” receive five nominations each, while the BBC’s “Am I Being Unreasonable?” and “Somewhere Boy,” Channel 4’s “Big Boys” and Netflix’s “Top Boy” receive four nominations each.
P&o Cruises is the headline sponsor of BAFTA Television Awards, which will be hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan on May 14.
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: “Huge congratulations to all our nominees. Today a record number of entries in television and craft resulted in 128 nominations, demonstrating fantastic strength and depth in programming and talent in 2022.”
Sara Putt, deputy chair of BAFTA and chair of BAFTA’s television committee, added: “Our awards...
- 3/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Leading UK agent Sara Putt has been selected as the new chair of Bafta.
Putt, who is currently Deputy Chair of the body, was selected as Chair Designate earlier this summer, with the appointment communicated to the members at the time. The body has confirmed her position will be ratified at the Bafta Agm next June.
She will replace producer Krishnendu Majumdar who is due to step down as chair in 2023, following the end of his three-year term.
Putt Sara is the founding head of leading UK independent talent agency Sara Putt Associates which specializes in representing behind-the-camera talent from producers and directors, to heads of department and crew.
As well as being Bafta’s Deputy Chair, she is also on the BAFTA TV Committee as well as the Learning, Inclusion and Talent Committee which she chaired from 2014-2020.
In addition to being a BAFTA Trustee, Sara is also a...
Putt, who is currently Deputy Chair of the body, was selected as Chair Designate earlier this summer, with the appointment communicated to the members at the time. The body has confirmed her position will be ratified at the Bafta Agm next June.
She will replace producer Krishnendu Majumdar who is due to step down as chair in 2023, following the end of his three-year term.
Putt Sara is the founding head of leading UK independent talent agency Sara Putt Associates which specializes in representing behind-the-camera talent from producers and directors, to heads of department and crew.
As well as being Bafta’s Deputy Chair, she is also on the BAFTA TV Committee as well as the Learning, Inclusion and Talent Committee which she chaired from 2014-2020.
In addition to being a BAFTA Trustee, Sara is also a...
- 10/25/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
BAFTA is set to appoint agency boss Sara Putt as its new chair.
Putt, who has served as deputy chair since June 2021, will take over from producer Krishnendu Majumdar, who will step down as chair in June 2023 following the end of his three-year term. Putt’s appointment will be ratified in June at the next Agm for the Academy, Variety understands.
Majumdar will remain chair until June when Putt takes over.
The well-respected executive founded the independent agency Sara Putt Associates, which represents behind-the-camera technical and production talent, from producers and directors through to heads of department and crew. In 2021, the company united with sister agencies Sayle Screen and The Artists Partnership to create The Partnership Group.
In addition to serving as deputy chair, Putt also sits on the BAFTA TV Committee as well as the Learning, Inclusion and Talent Committee, which she chaired from 2014 to 2020. In addition to being a BAFTA trustee,...
Putt, who has served as deputy chair since June 2021, will take over from producer Krishnendu Majumdar, who will step down as chair in June 2023 following the end of his three-year term. Putt’s appointment will be ratified in June at the next Agm for the Academy, Variety understands.
Majumdar will remain chair until June when Putt takes over.
The well-respected executive founded the independent agency Sara Putt Associates, which represents behind-the-camera technical and production talent, from producers and directors through to heads of department and crew. In 2021, the company united with sister agencies Sayle Screen and The Artists Partnership to create The Partnership Group.
In addition to serving as deputy chair, Putt also sits on the BAFTA TV Committee as well as the Learning, Inclusion and Talent Committee, which she chaired from 2014 to 2020. In addition to being a BAFTA trustee,...
- 10/25/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA has changes its TV award rules with the goal of increasing representation for women and international shows, BAFTA announced Tuesday.
Under the new rules, the top three male and top three female candidates in both the Director categories, which include Factual, Fiction and Multi-Camera awards, in the BAFTA Craft Awards and the entertainment performance category in the TV Awards from the round one membership vote will now automatically go through to jury consideration.
“This new intervention, a first for the TV Craft Awards, will increase the visibility of women at longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,” BAFTA’s press announcement read. “This sits alongside BAFTA’s wider charitable work to level the playing field for all.”
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Under the new rules, the top three male and top three female candidates in both the Director categories, which include Factual, Fiction and Multi-Camera awards, in the BAFTA Craft Awards and the entertainment performance category in the TV Awards from the round one membership vote will now automatically go through to jury consideration.
“This new intervention, a first for the TV Craft Awards, will increase the visibility of women at longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,” BAFTA’s press announcement read. “This sits alongside BAFTA’s wider charitable work to level the playing field for all.”
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- 10/4/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
BAFTA has made key changes to its Television and TV Craft awards in an attempt to level the playing field for women in historically imbalanced categories such as directing.
For the 2023 awards, which are set to take place next spring, the Director categories of factual, fiction and multi-camera will see the top three male and top three female directors from the Round One membership vote automatically going through to jury consideration.
The new intervention is a first for the TV Craft Awards, and intended to increase the visibility of women at the crucial longlisting stage, “with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,” according to BAFTA.
Not one woman has been nominated in the best factual director category at the awards — a stunning stat that received heavy criticism earlier this year from We Are Doc Women, an org dedicated to supporting female documentary directors, which lambasted the disparity in the nominations.
For the 2023 awards, which are set to take place next spring, the Director categories of factual, fiction and multi-camera will see the top three male and top three female directors from the Round One membership vote automatically going through to jury consideration.
The new intervention is a first for the TV Craft Awards, and intended to increase the visibility of women at the crucial longlisting stage, “with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,” according to BAFTA.
Not one woman has been nominated in the best factual director category at the awards — a stunning stat that received heavy criticism earlier this year from We Are Doc Women, an org dedicated to supporting female documentary directors, which lambasted the disparity in the nominations.
- 10/4/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
BAFTA has tweaked the rules for some of its TV categories in order to open up the awards to more women directors and international non-scripted shows.
The BAFTA Craft Director categories in Factual, Fiction and Multi-Camera will now see the top three male and top three female directors from round one automatically go through to jury consideration.
The intervention comes after the UK TV industry attracted stinging criticism last year when only one of 12 nominated directors at the Crafts were female. A report from collective We Are Doc Women late last year found men are three times more likely to direct UK documentaries than women and the BBC and Channel 4 have since committed to a 50/50 gender split in factual.
“This new intervention, a first for the TV Craft Awards, will increase the visibility of women at longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,...
The BAFTA Craft Director categories in Factual, Fiction and Multi-Camera will now see the top three male and top three female directors from round one automatically go through to jury consideration.
The intervention comes after the UK TV industry attracted stinging criticism last year when only one of 12 nominated directors at the Crafts were female. A report from collective We Are Doc Women late last year found men are three times more likely to direct UK documentaries than women and the BBC and Channel 4 have since committed to a 50/50 gender split in factual.
“This new intervention, a first for the TV Craft Awards, will increase the visibility of women at longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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The British Academy has made a couple of changes to the voting rules and regulations for its BAFTA TV and BAFTA TV Craft awards, tweaks that it says are aimed at improving diversity.
With the entries for the 2023 awards due to open on Wednesday, Oct. 5, BAFTA has announced that in both the director categories (in factual, fiction and multi-cameras) and entertainment performance category, the top three male and top three female names from the round one membership vote will now automatically go through to jury consideration. The move, a first for both sets of TV awards, will, according to BAFTA, “increase the visibility of women at (the) longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered.” That is all part of the Academy’s wider work to “level the playing field.”
Underlining BAFTA’s point, this year’s...
The British Academy has made a couple of changes to the voting rules and regulations for its BAFTA TV and BAFTA TV Craft awards, tweaks that it says are aimed at improving diversity.
With the entries for the 2023 awards due to open on Wednesday, Oct. 5, BAFTA has announced that in both the director categories (in factual, fiction and multi-cameras) and entertainment performance category, the top three male and top three female names from the round one membership vote will now automatically go through to jury consideration. The move, a first for both sets of TV awards, will, according to BAFTA, “increase the visibility of women at (the) longlisting stage, with the longer-term aim to encourage a greater representation of women considered.” That is all part of the Academy’s wider work to “level the playing field.”
Underlining BAFTA’s point, this year’s...
- 10/4/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Hollander Starring In Billie August Post-wwii Drama ‘Me, You’
The Night Manager and Gosford Park star Tom Hollander has landed a lead role in Billie August coming of age post-World War II drama feature Me, You. Adapted from Erri De Luca’s novel Tu, Mio, it also has Daisy Jacob (National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem) and Alessandr Gassman (Transporter 2) attached and will begin principle photography in Ischia, Italy in September. The plot follows teenage boy Marco, who sails the tranquil seas around Naples with a hardened fisherman. Marco falls love with an enigmatic girl, Caia, whose painful past fuels a ferocious resentment in him, setting off alarm bells. August is directing, with Greg Latter writing the screenplay. Brilliant Pictures’ Sean O’Kelly and Marc Bikindou are producing along with Cristaldi Pics’ Mark Hammond. Hollander is represented by Anonymous Content in the US...
The Night Manager and Gosford Park star Tom Hollander has landed a lead role in Billie August coming of age post-World War II drama feature Me, You. Adapted from Erri De Luca’s novel Tu, Mio, it also has Daisy Jacob (National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem) and Alessandr Gassman (Transporter 2) attached and will begin principle photography in Ischia, Italy in September. The plot follows teenage boy Marco, who sails the tranquil seas around Naples with a hardened fisherman. Marco falls love with an enigmatic girl, Caia, whose painful past fuels a ferocious resentment in him, setting off alarm bells. August is directing, with Greg Latter writing the screenplay. Brilliant Pictures’ Sean O’Kelly and Marc Bikindou are producing along with Cristaldi Pics’ Mark Hammond. Hollander is represented by Anonymous Content in the US...
- 5/24/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The group encompasses UK agencies The Artists Partnership, Sayle Screen, Sara Putt Associates, The Development Partnership and Be Heard Voices.
London-based talent agency Own It! is the latest company to join The Partnership Group.
The Partnership Group formed in June 2021, and encompasses UK agencies The Artists Partnership, Sayle Screen, Sara Putt Associates as well as production arm The Development Partnership and voice agency Be Heard Voices.
Own It! was created by founders Crystal Mahey-Morgan and Jason Morgan as a way to champion under-represented groups within the arts and creative industries. It started as a publisher, before launching a talent agency arm.
London-based talent agency Own It! is the latest company to join The Partnership Group.
The Partnership Group formed in June 2021, and encompasses UK agencies The Artists Partnership, Sayle Screen, Sara Putt Associates as well as production arm The Development Partnership and voice agency Be Heard Voices.
Own It! was created by founders Crystal Mahey-Morgan and Jason Morgan as a way to champion under-represented groups within the arts and creative industries. It started as a publisher, before launching a talent agency arm.
- 5/5/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Awards
TripleC, a gateway organization that helps deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse people access the arts and media, will receive a BAFTA TV Craft Special Award during the British Academy Television Craft Awards. Actor Cherylee Houston (“Coronation Street”) founded TripleC and with a group of friends including Melissa Johns (“Grantchester”), they have built a platform for making the creative screen industry more inclusive.
Johns and Houston said: “When we set up this organization five years ago, we were just a group of disabled and non-disabled creatives coming together to see if we could make a change. I don’t think we ever knew the size of impact that that seed of an organization would have on the lives of so many deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives. The recognition from BAFTA will support our drive for change and help ensure accessibility and inclusivity is high up on every agenda.”
Sara Putt,...
TripleC, a gateway organization that helps deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse people access the arts and media, will receive a BAFTA TV Craft Special Award during the British Academy Television Craft Awards. Actor Cherylee Houston (“Coronation Street”) founded TripleC and with a group of friends including Melissa Johns (“Grantchester”), they have built a platform for making the creative screen industry more inclusive.
Johns and Houston said: “When we set up this organization five years ago, we were just a group of disabled and non-disabled creatives coming together to see if we could make a change. I don’t think we ever knew the size of impact that that seed of an organization would have on the lives of so many deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives. The recognition from BAFTA will support our drive for change and help ensure accessibility and inclusivity is high up on every agenda.”
Sara Putt,...
- 4/20/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Afternoon all, Max Goldbart here looking back on quite a week. Lots to digest so the Insider has you covered. Read on.
Smith Vs Rock: The Fallout
“The Slap Heard Around The World”: Once a year, film fanatics across the globe are used to waking up to (or being awake for) news of the major Oscar winners, bleary-eyed and chilly, but no global Oscar morning reveal has ever been quite like Monday’s. Waking up to news of the ultimate drama, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face following a tactless GI Jane joke, the world’s media sprung into gear and Andreas had this handy roundup of the best reactions. “The Slap Heard Around The World” was perhaps the best summary from Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald. As the Ukraine conflict was knocked off front pages for the first time in weeks, multiple papers criticized King Richard...
Smith Vs Rock: The Fallout
“The Slap Heard Around The World”: Once a year, film fanatics across the globe are used to waking up to (or being awake for) news of the major Oscar winners, bleary-eyed and chilly, but no global Oscar morning reveal has ever been quite like Monday’s. Waking up to news of the ultimate drama, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock in the face following a tactless GI Jane joke, the world’s media sprung into gear and Andreas had this handy roundup of the best reactions. “The Slap Heard Around The World” was perhaps the best summary from Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald. As the Ukraine conflict was knocked off front pages for the first time in weeks, multiple papers criticized King Richard...
- 4/1/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The UK TV industry has attracted stinging criticism from special interest groups and trade bodies after only one of 12 nominated Directors at the BAFTA TV Craft Awards was female.
The We Are Doc Women collective, which is currently calling for broadcasters to bring in a 50% gender quota for directors on factual shows, said it will be contacting major broadcasters and production houses over the “saddening and angering” lack of female representation, while Directors UK criticized the lack of opportunities for diverse talent in mid-level careers.
We Are Doc Women’s statement described the male-only nomination shock as “one step forward and two steps back.”
The collective wrote to BAFTA in 2020 after a similar eventuality had taken place and last year’s Director: Factual nomination crop was 50/50 split, with Teresa Griffiths taking home the award for BBC Two’s Lee Miller: A Life on the Front Line.
But this year has reverted to type,...
The We Are Doc Women collective, which is currently calling for broadcasters to bring in a 50% gender quota for directors on factual shows, said it will be contacting major broadcasters and production houses over the “saddening and angering” lack of female representation, while Directors UK criticized the lack of opportunities for diverse talent in mid-level careers.
We Are Doc Women’s statement described the male-only nomination shock as “one step forward and two steps back.”
The collective wrote to BAFTA in 2020 after a similar eventuality had taken place and last year’s Director: Factual nomination crop was 50/50 split, with Teresa Griffiths taking home the award for BBC Two’s Lee Miller: A Life on the Front Line.
But this year has reverted to type,...
- 3/31/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
If Will Smith had slapped Chris Rock on stage at the BAFTA Awards, things would’ve been handled much differently than at the Oscars, according to the British Academy.
According to Sara Putt, chair of BAFTA’s television committee and deputy chair of BAFTA, if a similar incident had occurred during their film awards ceremony, which took place earlier this month, she would’ve made a different call than Oscars producer Will Packer.
“They would be removed from the ceremony,” Putt told THR. And no, they wouldn’t be allowed back in the building to receive any awards they won after the fact. “It’s just a complete red line for us,” she added.
Packer did speak out online after the incident at the Oscars, admitting that it was “painful” to watch Smith charge the stage to hit Chris Rock, and see everything that came after.
“Black people have a...
According to Sara Putt, chair of BAFTA’s television committee and deputy chair of BAFTA, if a similar incident had occurred during their film awards ceremony, which took place earlier this month, she would’ve made a different call than Oscars producer Will Packer.
“They would be removed from the ceremony,” Putt told THR. And no, they wouldn’t be allowed back in the building to receive any awards they won after the fact. “It’s just a complete red line for us,” she added.
Packer did speak out online after the incident at the Oscars, admitting that it was “painful” to watch Smith charge the stage to hit Chris Rock, and see everything that came after.
“Black people have a...
- 3/30/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
As the fallout from Best Actor winner Will Smith’s shocking slap of Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars continues – with academy members debating what kind of punishment Smith should receive – at least one high-profile awards group has said they would have removed Smith from the ceremony after his act of violence.
“They would be removed from the ceremony,” Sara Putt, chair of BAFTA’s television committee and deputy chair of BAFTA, told The Hollywood Reporter when asked this week about the incident. According to Putt, if Smith – or anyone else – had physically confronted a presenter, that person would not be allowed to accept an award later in the ceremony, as Smith did during Sunday’s Oscars broadcast.
In the same interview, BAFTA’s executive director of awards and content, Emma Baehr, added, “We do not tolerate violence of any kind. It’s just a complete red line for us.
“They would be removed from the ceremony,” Sara Putt, chair of BAFTA’s television committee and deputy chair of BAFTA, told The Hollywood Reporter when asked this week about the incident. According to Putt, if Smith – or anyone else – had physically confronted a presenter, that person would not be allowed to accept an award later in the ceremony, as Smith did during Sunday’s Oscars broadcast.
In the same interview, BAFTA’s executive director of awards and content, Emma Baehr, added, “We do not tolerate violence of any kind. It’s just a complete red line for us.
- 3/30/2022
- by Christopher Rosen and Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
More than two-thirds (67%) of this year’s BAFTA TV performance nominees are nominated for the first time, according to the award’s organizers, who hailed the organization’s impact on new voices.
The figure increased rapidly from 55% in 2021 and BAFTA Deputy Chair Sara Putt put this down to the drive for new, diverse talent along with BAFTA’s many programs that are bringing this new talent through.
Diverse performers such as It’s a Sin’s Omari Douglas and Lydia West along with Help’s Cathy Tyson have been recognized for the first time this year, along with creators like Jerk’s Tim Renkow, some of whom are BAFTA program graduates.
They will get the opportunity to go up against huge stars like Mare of Easttown’s Kate Winslet, with this year being the first in which performers in international shows are eligible for the Actor and Actress awards.
“This speaks...
The figure increased rapidly from 55% in 2021 and BAFTA Deputy Chair Sara Putt put this down to the drive for new, diverse talent along with BAFTA’s many programs that are bringing this new talent through.
Diverse performers such as It’s a Sin’s Omari Douglas and Lydia West along with Help’s Cathy Tyson have been recognized for the first time this year, along with creators like Jerk’s Tim Renkow, some of whom are BAFTA program graduates.
They will get the opportunity to go up against huge stars like Mare of Easttown’s Kate Winslet, with this year being the first in which performers in international shows are eligible for the Actor and Actress awards.
“This speaks...
- 3/30/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline 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 new look of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts is more than just a fresh coat of paint. The academy, which presents the U.K.’s premier film, television and gaming industry awards, is in the process of a major makeover and redevelopment — inside and out.
BAFTA was formed in 1947 as the British Film Academy, the result of the efforts of key figures — led by filmmaker Alexander Korda, whose “The Private Lives of Henry VIII” (1933) was the first British film nominated for a best picture Oscar — in the industry to promote and develop British film as an art form. David Lean was appointed the academy’s first chair, and the first awards ceremony took place in 1949. Over the years, the film awards gained in global prominence, and in 2001 they moved from their traditional April slot to February, ahead of the Oscars. Since then, the BAFTA Awards have...
BAFTA was formed in 1947 as the British Film Academy, the result of the efforts of key figures — led by filmmaker Alexander Korda, whose “The Private Lives of Henry VIII” (1933) was the first British film nominated for a best picture Oscar — in the industry to promote and develop British film as an art form. David Lean was appointed the academy’s first chair, and the first awards ceremony took place in 1949. Over the years, the film awards gained in global prominence, and in 2001 they moved from their traditional April slot to February, ahead of the Oscars. Since then, the BAFTA Awards have...
- 11/25/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The 2022 British Academy Television Awards will take place on May 8, with the British Academy Television Craft Awards following on April 24. Nominations will be announced on Wednesday March 30.
Following the org’s annual review of its categories, BAFTA has opted to make the following changes to eligibility and voting this year:
From 2022, Line Producers, Production Managers and Heads of Production can formally have their work recognized as part of the named nominees alongside other members of the production team deemed to have had most creative input. After the pilot of applying the BFI Diversity Standards to the awards in 2020, and them being formally implemented last year, from next year the requirement will double, meaning entrants will need to fulfill two criteria – Standard C, which relates to industry access and opportunities, and one other. UK performers (as defined in the updated rules and guidelines) appearing in shows only eligible for the International...
Following the org’s annual review of its categories, BAFTA has opted to make the following changes to eligibility and voting this year:
From 2022, Line Producers, Production Managers and Heads of Production can formally have their work recognized as part of the named nominees alongside other members of the production team deemed to have had most creative input. After the pilot of applying the BFI Diversity Standards to the awards in 2020, and them being formally implemented last year, from next year the requirement will double, meaning entrants will need to fulfill two criteria – Standard C, which relates to industry access and opportunities, and one other. UK performers (as defined in the updated rules and guidelines) appearing in shows only eligible for the International...
- 10/4/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
As the U.K. film and TV industry has boomed in recent years, bullying and harassment in the workplace has become endemic to the sector, with 84% of workers experiencing such abuse themselves or witnessing it, according to the Film and TV Charity. Now, a new app is empowering the local workforce to call bad behaviour out.
Recently launched in beta mode, “Call It!” asks the staff of companies and productions that sign up to the initiative three questions every day for the duration of a project, the main one being “How were you treated at work today?” A traffic light system gives users three options to answer, with green indicating they were treated well, orange for “okay” and red for those who felt they were treated badly.
The app is entirely anonymous, and there’s no place for specific feedback that may identify the user. Those who wish to elevate...
Recently launched in beta mode, “Call It!” asks the staff of companies and productions that sign up to the initiative three questions every day for the duration of a project, the main one being “How were you treated at work today?” A traffic light system gives users three options to answer, with green indicating they were treated well, orange for “okay” and red for those who felt they were treated badly.
The app is entirely anonymous, and there’s no place for specific feedback that may identify the user. Those who wish to elevate...
- 9/29/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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