BBC Studios Natural History Unit has announced the successful live transmission of a 60 minute episode of Winterwatch powered entirely by green hydrogen fuel and energy saving batteries. The hydrogen generator is located at Winterwatch’s outside broadcasting hub at BBC Bristol and is helping to replace the use of a diesel powered generator. Diesel generators […]
albert has updated its carbon calculator and certification toolkit. The two products form the cornerstone of albert’s offering to the industry helping TV and Film productions to measure their carbon impact as well as take active steps towards reducing it. The calculator was originally launched in August 2011 with the support of the albert consortium; […]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that applications are now open for BAFTA Breakthrough India, supported by Netflix. The initiative marks BAFTA’s first steps into India, showcasing and supporting the next generation of creative talent in film, games and television globally alongside the UK, USA and China. BAFTA has also […]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and BFI have today announced the six industry mentors who will provide a year-long mentorship to the BFI Flare x BAFTA Crew 2020 mentees. Now in its sixth year, BFI Flare x BAFTA Crew is a partnership between BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, BAFTA and […]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the global recipients of its 2020/21 scholarships programme, supporting the study of film, games and television courses in the UK and US. This year BAFTA has awarded 28 scholarships in total, 12 in the UK and a further 16 in the US. In addition […]
At the 2020 British Academy Television Awards on July 31st, Sky original drama Chernobyl became the most awarded British TV series in a single year ever. The drama about the 1986 nuclear meltdown added gongs for Mini-Series and Leading Actor for Jared Harris to its seven wins at the British Academy Television Craft Awards on […]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has confirmed that both the British Academy Cymru Awards and British Academy Scotland Awards will go ahead in 2020. Both ceremonies will be held, with more details on format being announced later this year, taking into consideration government restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. BAFTA’s Cymru […]
Sky has been nominated for a total of 25 BAFTA Television Awards, a record for the pay-TV broadcaster. This includes 14 nods for Sky Original drama series Chernobyl as the most nominated show this year. The total includes 17 nominations for British Academy Television Craft Awards and 8 nominations for the British Academy Television Awards, […]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has confirmed Krishnendu Majumdar as its new Chair. In doing so, Majumdar becomes the first person of colour to be appointed to the role in BAFTA’s 73 year history and the youngest chair in 35 years. Majumdar has been Deputy Chair for one year and his […]