The special effect was achieved by Creative Technology using two Panasonic RQ-35K 4K projectors and hologauze at this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards. Source: BAFTA singer duets with his own holographic avatar … [Read more...]
BAFTA, British Film Institute Team on Initiative to Combat Bullying, Harassment and Racism
The British Film Institute and BAFTA have announced the next stage of their work to tackle, harassment and racism in the workplace, deploying a new employer Action List for the film and TV sectors to use that comes with widespread support from across the industry. At the same, The Film and TV Charity has launched a new suite of anti-bullying … [Read more...]
Short film created during lockdown in Leicester selected for BAFTA and Academy Award qualifying festival
The filmmakers behind an intimate short film created at the height of lockdown in Leicester have high hopes for their project after it was selected for an international film festival. Double Word Score is the title of a 90-second short exploring a blossoming romance between two neighbours as they self-isolate during the coronavirus … [Read more...]
Blue Story director sparks BAFTA race row as he slams ‘lack of black faces’ in nominations
The director of gritty British drama Blue Story has slammed BAFTA over the "lack of black faces" in this year's nominations. The shortlist for the 2020 ceremony was announced this morning, and the critically-acclaimed movie failed to get a single mention. Source: Blue Story director sparks BAFTA race row as he slams 'lack of black faces' in … [Read more...]
BAFTA caught up in diversity row once again – but is it really that surprising?
BAFTA caught up in diversity row once again - but is it really that surprising? 5 minute read Posted by Steven Sheehan Published 2 Days Ago BAFTA caught up in diversity row once again - but is it really that surprising? Following the announcement of this year's BAFTA nominations earlier morning, there was an immediate backlash online about the … [Read more...]
Curzon CEO Responds To Vue’s BAFTA Letter Criticizing ‘Roma’ Support | Deadline
Philip Knatchbull, CEO of leading UK arthouse exhibitor and distributor Curzon, has responded to Vue’s open letter to BAFTA in which the commercial chain criticized the organization for bestowing four movie prizes on Netflix’s “made for TV film” Roma. Scroll down for Knatchbull’s open letter in full. Source: Curzon CEO Responds To Vue’s BAFTA … [Read more...]
