British Academy of Film and Television Arts

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, children's film and television, and interactive media.

Introduction

BAFTA was founded in 1947 as The British Film Academy. In 1958, BFA incorporated the Guild of Television Producers and Directors in a merger to form The Society of Film and Television, which later became The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in 1976. The British Film Academy's founders include David Lean, Alexander Korda, Carol Reed, and Charles Laughton.

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1947 - 1958 - 1976 - David Lean - Alexander Korda - Carol Reed - Charles Laughton

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The Academy's trophies are in the form of a theatrical mask designed by American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe, commissioned by the Guild of Television Producers in 1955.

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Mitzi Cunliffe - 1955

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BAFTA's main office is on Piccadilly in London, but it also has branches in Northern England, Scotland, Wales, New York City and Los Angeles.

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Piccadilly - London - Northern England - Scotland - Wales - New York City - Los Angeles

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