British Academy of Film and Television Arts
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, abbreviated BAFTA (literally: British Academy of Film and Television Arts ), is a British organization that awards prizes for outstanding achievements in the fields of cinema, television, children's entertainment and interactive media annually.
Introduction
The BAFTA is made up of members of the British Film Academy ( British Film Academy) and the Guild of Television Producers and directors ( Guild of Television Producers and Directors ).
The British Film Academy was founded on 16 April 1947 in a London hotel of filmmakers. Their intention was to strengthen the weakened after the Second World War national film industry and promote their creative potential. Among the founders were, among others, Michael Balcon, Sir Alexander Korda, David Lean and Carol Reed.
Legitimate voting member of the Academy may be, who has to have at least four years of professional experience in film, television and interactive media industries and has been proposed by an existing member for membership. 2010 counted about 6,500 members of the Academy.
The main office is located at the BAFTA Piccadilly Circus.
BAFTA Awards
The Academy will award each year awards in the following categories:
Film
The British Academy Film Awards ( BAFTA Awards short or BAFTA Film Awards ) were first awarded in 1948 and distinguished national and foreign filmmakers and film productions that have been published during the previous calendar year in the UK. They are considered the British equivalent of the U.S. Oscar and be awarded annually in February. Sponsor is the telecommunications company Everything Everywhere.
TV
The British Academy Television Awards are conferred in 1954 similar to the U.S. television Emmy Award. Except for the International Award and Audience Award, the majority of the more than 20 categories is reserved solely for British television productions (including movies, series, documentaries ). They are usually awarded annually in May / June. Sponsor is the electronics group Philips, which is why the TV award officially renamed as Philips British Academy Television Awards.
Children's programs
The British Academy Children's Awards are presented each year usually in October / November in London, and award prizes for the best deals on children. Besides series, feature films and educational programs, video games and Internet services are excellent. The first ceremony took place in 1969.
Behind the television camera
The British Academy Television Craft Awards were first awarded in 1999 and spun off a year later from the British Television Film Awards. Reward the achievements of television professionals behind the camera, including directors, editors, screenwriters, cinematographers, composers, costume designers, sound engineers and special - effects artists. The final ceremony took place in late April in London.
Video Games
The British Academy Video Games Awards in 1998 went from the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards show. Currently, winners will be announced in 15 categories, including in the areas of family, strategy, sports, multiplayer or music or script. The final ceremony took place in London in mid-March.
More
A Speedwell ( Academy Fellowship ) is the British Television Film Awards and the British Academy Video Games Awards awarded by BAFTA at the British Academy Film Awards.
The Britannia Awards are presented annually in Los Angeles and honor individual film and television professionals.
In addition, films and television programs in Scotland ( BAFTA Scotland Awards) and in Wales ( BAFTA Cymru Awards) are awarded prizes separately.