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The BAFTAs 2024: Everything You Need To Know

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The BAFTAs 2024: Everything You Need To Know

The BAFTA Awards, also known as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, began in 1947. Initially, known as the British Film Academy Awards, they later merged with the Guild of Television Producers and Directors in 1958 to form the Society of Film and Television, which later became the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. 

The awards honour excellence in film, television, and video games. Over the years, they have become one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the entertainment industry, recognizing outstanding achievements in British and international filmmaking. So here’s everything you need to know about this Sunday’s ceremony. 

What are the 2024 categories?

BAFTA EE Rising Star Award

Best Film

Outstanding British Film

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

Documentary

Animated Film

Best Director

Original Screenplay

Adapted Screenplay

Leading Actress

Leading Actor

Supporting Actress

Supporting Actor

Casting

Cinematography

Sound

Costume Design

Editing

Make-up & Hair

Original Score

Production Design

Special Visual Effects

British Short Animation

British Short Film

Film Not in the English Language

When and where are the BAFTAs 2024?

The 2024 BAFTAs will be held on Sunday 18th February, at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall .

Who is the BAFTAs 2024 host?

David Tennant, known for holding the lead role from 2005 to 2010 and again from 2022 to 2023 in the British sci-fi show Doctor Who, will host the BAFTAs 2024. 

How long is the BAFTAs ceremony?

The ceremony is two hours long, with the broadcast beginning at 7pm GMT and scheduled to end at 9pm GMT.

How can I watch the BAFTAs 2024?

It will be broadcast on BBC One starting at 7 p.m.GMT (2 p.m. ET) and will be available to stream via iPlayer and BritBox.