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Sixty years of Excellence

BAFTA masks are polished before the British Academy Television Awards. BAFTA / Marc Hoberman

This year the Academy celebrates 60 years of supporting, developing and promoting excellence in the art forms of the moving image. As the worlds of film, television and video games have changed, the Academy has also evolved and we are now looking ahead to the next 60 years.

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Mitzi Cunliffe and the BAFTA Mask

Mitzi Cunliffe is awarded a special version of her BAFTA Mask by Richard Price (l) and Johnny Goodman (r)

The iconic BAFTA mask was designed in 1955 by US sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe and has become an internationally recognised symbol of excellence in the art forms of the moving image.

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Our Mission

Over the past sixty years, the Academy has worked hard to fulfil its charitable remit by identifying excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public.

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A Short History

The Academy has witnessed many changes since its birth in 1947 but its fundamental purpose has remained the same.

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John Cleese, Eric Morcambe and Ernie Wise at the British Academy Television Awards

Explore our new Awards Database and find Academy Winners and nominees from the past 60 years.

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195 PICCADILLY

195 Piccadilly

In the heart of the capital, the Academy’s newly refurbished headquarters offers exclusive screening, business and entertainment facilities for its members, and a truly unique venue for corporate events.

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