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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent trade association and charity that supports, develops, and promotes the arts of film, television and video games in the United Kingdom. In addition to its annual award ceremonies, BAFTA has an international programme of learning events and initiatives offering access to talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures, and mentoring schemes in the United Kingdom and the United States.
BAFTA in Scotland is the Scottish branch of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Formed in 1986, the branch holds two annual awards ceremonies recognising the achievement by performers and production staff in Scottish film, television and video games. These Awards are separate from the British Academy Television Awards and British Academy Film Awards.
Michael Ferns is a Scottish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his debut feature film Kirk about the life of Reverend Robert Kirk of Aberfoyle. The film won the 'Best Independent Feature' at the Festival of Fantastic Films and also earned Ferns the 'Best Director' award at the 2010 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards.
The British Academy Television Craft Awards is an accolade presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), a charitable organisation established in 1947, which: "supports, promotes and develops the art forms of the moving image – film, television and video games – by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public."
The 2013 British Academy Scotland Awards were held on 17 November 2013 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow, honouring the best Scottish film and television productions of 2013. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, accolades are handed out for the best in feature-length film that were screened at British cinemas during 2012. The Nominees were announced on 23 October 2014. The ceremony was broadcast online via YouTube and was hosted by Edith Bowman.
The 2011 British Academy Scotland Awards were held on 13 November 2011 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow, honouring the best Scottish film and television productions of 2011. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, accolades are handed out for the best in feature-length film that were screened at British cinemas during 2011. The ceremony returned after a one-year absence. The Nominees were announced on 17 October 2011. The ceremony was broadcast online via YouTube and was hosted by Kevin Bridges.
The 2009 British Academy Scotland Awards were held on 8 November 2009 at the Glasgow Science Centre, honouring the best Scottish film and television productions of 2009. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, accolades are handed out for the best in feature-length film that were screened at British cinemas during 2008. The Nominees were announced on 17 October 2009. The list caused some controversy for the lack of film actresses making the nominations. The ceremony was hosted by Lorraine Kelly.
The 2014 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 25 March 2014 at The Arches (Glasgow). Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The Nominees were announced on 7 March 2014. The ceremony was hosted by Muriel Gray.
The 2012 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 22 March 2012 at the Oran Mor in Glasgow. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The Nominees were announced on 12 March 2012. The ceremony was hosted by Muriel Gray.
The 2011 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 24 March 2011 at the Glasgow Film Theatre. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The Nominees were announced on 15 March 2011. The ceremony was hosted by Kaye Adams.
The 2010 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 19 March 2010 at the Mitchell Theatre in Glasgow. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The Nominees were announced on 10 March 2010.
Conor Meechan is a Scottish film editor. He is best known for editing the film, The Groundsman which earned him the Best Editor accolade at the 2014 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards.
The 2015 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards were held on 9 April 2015 at The Arches (Glasgow). Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The nominees were announced on 24 March 2015. The ceremony was hosted by Muriel Gray.
Graham Hughes is a Scottish film director. He is possibly best known for his directorial work on the film A Practical Guide to a Spectacular Suicide.
Alan C McLaughlin is a Scottish Director of Photography. He is perhaps best known for his work on the film Lost Serenity which earned him the Best Director of Photography accolade at the 2013 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards.
Simone Smith is a Scottish film director and film editor. She is possibly best known for her editing work on the film, Red which earned her the Best Editor accolade at the 2013 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards.
Graeme McGeagh is a Scottish screenwriter and actor. He is possibly best known for co-writing and playing the leading role of Tom Collins in the film A Practical Guide to a Spectacular Suicide.
Jon S. Baird is a BAFTA winning Scottish film director. Born and raised in Aberdeenshire, he began his career at BBC Television.
The 2016 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards took place on 14 April 2016 at the Drygate Brewery. Presented by BAFTA Scotland, the accolades honour the best upcoming talent in the field of film and television in Scotland. The nominees were announced on 15 March 2016. The ceremony was hosted by Muriel Gray. British director Danny Boyle made a surprise guest appearance at the event to present the accolade for Best New Work.
The 28th British Academy Scotland Awards was held on 4 November 2018 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow, honouring the best Scottish film and television productions of 2017. The nominations were announced by Edith Bowman on 26 September 2018.