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BAFTA

British  
/ ˈbæftə /

acronym

  1. British Academy of Film and Television Arts

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Alexis Garavaryan, chief executive of Clair Obscur publisher Kepler Interactive, said it was "an honour that Sandfall's exceptional work has been recognised by BAFTA".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

William has been president of BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, since 2010.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2024

Lily Gladstone, who earlier this month became the first Indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for best actress for her performance in “Killers of The Flower Moon,” was not nominated for a BAFTA.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024

The BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning film, television and stage star died Saturday at home in London of undisclosed causes, his publicist told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2023

His television show “Life and Rhymes” on Sky Arts, which showcased lyrical creativity, won a BAFTA, Britain’s equivalent of the Emmy awards, for entertainment program of the year in 2021.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023