Who Belongs to BAFTA/LA?

Members include actors, directors, producers, cinematographers, writers, sound technicians, production designers, experts in special effects and costume design. BAFTA/LA Members are also involved in film finance, contract and corporate law, international tax planning, talent representation, marketing and distribution.

British citizenship is not necessarily a requirement of Membership. BAFTA/LA seeks to bring together those people who have a close association with the British entertainment industry. There are three different ways to join the Academy:

BAFTA/LA also operates its successful Newcomers Program for UK industry professionals or students who work in or study film or television and have recently moved to Los Angeles.

For more information on specific membership requirements please contact the BAFTA/LA office.

Membership Benefits

BAFTA/LA offers its Members a broad array of events and programs involving the brightest talents and projects in the British and American entertainment industries. Special presentations keep the Membership informed about industry developments.

BAFTA/LA membership events and programs include:

BAFTA/LA operates an impressive series of screenings, featuring a wide selection of films eligible for the BAFTA Film Awards. Filmmakers are invited to be on hand to offer personal insights into the production and to answer questions from the audience in our popular Q&A sessions.

Guest speakers at BAFTA/LA screenings have included Lord Attenborough, Oliver Stone, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Parker, Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Kenneth Branagh, Ken Russell, Judi Dench, John Boorman, Pedro Almodovar, Stephen Frears, Michael Caine, Johnny Depp, Sam Mendes, Daniel Craig, Steven Spielberg, Laura Linney, Kevin Spacey, Jack Nicholson, Kate Winslet, Marc Forster, Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais, Tom Stoppard and Mike Leigh.

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BAFTA/LA hosts screenings of selected UK television productions and of original cable programming. Examples have included Extras, Prime Suspect, The Government Inspector and State of Play.

The Britannia Award is BAFTA/LA's highest accolade, a celebration of achievement honoring individuals and companies who have dedicated their careers or corporate missions to advancing the entertainment arts. The Awards are presented annually at a gala dinner, where peers and colleagues celebrate the work and accomplishments of the distinguished honorees.

The first Britannia Award was presented to Albert R. "Cubby" Broccoli, pioneer producer of the James Bond films. The Britannia Award for Excellence in Film has been awarded subsequently to Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Martin Scorsese, Anthony Hopkins, Miramax Films' Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Howard Stringer, the late Stanley Kubrick (in whose name the film award is now given), Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Hugh Grant, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood and Denzel Washington.

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Evenings with...

These events feature the presentation of the body of work of selected filmmakers. BAFTA/LA has offered evenings with Sir David Lean, Michael Powell, Lord Puttnam, Ronald Neame CBE, Joan Collins, Ken Russell, Roddy McDowall, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir John Mills, Ken Annakin, Guy Green, composer/conductor Carl Davis and musician John Mayall.

In addition, BAFTA/LA has hosted memorial tributes to John Schlesinger, Coral Browne, Graham Chapman, Sam Peckinpah, Peter Sellers, and Sir Alec Guinness.

BAFTA/LA holds regular seminars and presentations focusing on specific areas of interest.

BAFTA/LA invites guest speakers to discuss topics such as Writing, Directing, Film Music, Digital Technology and Distribution. Depending on the topic, the session may include a panel of representatives or a single guest speaker.

BAFTA/LA also presents an evening of Short Films from Los Angeles Area film schools, where the Voting Membership is invited to attend and vote for the winner of the BAFTA/LA Student Film Award. Short Film awards are also presented at various festivals around the country.

BAFTA/LA's Education Committee has created an excellent Mentoring program for Members with specific problems or hurdles with their project. The program offers the opportunity to meet an expert (and BAFTA/LA Member) for guidance and advice.

Hosted annually, the Garden Party celebrates the continuing success of BAFTA/LA and offers Members a chance to gather with their friends, peers and colleagues.

Currently held at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, the serene gardens and courtyard offer an intimate setting for Members to enjoy champagne, taste great food, and have the chance to win a plethora of spectacular prizes.

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The BAFTA/LA Tea Parties have a long tradition of recognizing the very best filmmaking talent by honoring the British and American Academy nominees. The Film Nominees Tea Party is held at the beginning of the year, and a party co-hosted with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) honors the Television community prior to the Emmy Awards.

Now a staple fixture in the Awards season calendar, these hugely popular events allow Members and guests to relax and enjoy an old-fashioned British Tea Party. The Tea Party is a uniquely elegant affair, and has therefore become hugely popular with Nominees seeking a respite from the hectic and demanding Awards season.

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BAFTA has its headquarters at 195 Piccadilly in London's West End. Facilities include the 213-seat Princess Anne Theatre, the 30-seat Run Run Shaw Theatre, a bar, a restaurant and meeting rooms. BAFTA/LA members are always welcome to use the social facilities of BAFTA in London. A reciprocal agreement between BAFTA and BAFTA/LA provides for limited use of business facilities and space at BAFTA headquarters over a six-month period. BAFTA/LA members may also attend BAFTA screenings (and vice-versa) as part of the six-month agreement.