The Academy
BAFTA started life as an Academy - a place where industry experts can meet and share knowledge. Explore the way the organisation has evolved over time to keep pace with the changing industries.
2001
Moving the Film Awards to February
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1971
The Fellowship: BAFTA’s top prize
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1984
Branching Out: BAFTA puts roots down at home and abroad
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2007
Podium Play: Annual Games Lecture introduced
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1947
Scene One: The British Film Academy is formed
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1947
Open For Membership: First wave of members inducted
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