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BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts)

Annual Report and Accounts 2023

BAFTA is a world-leading independent arts charity for the screen industries, supporting and championing creative talent in film, games and television for over 75 years. In 2023 BAFTA grew its global membership to 12,950 across film, games and television, held more member events than ever before across the UK and North America, and ran its flagship Film, Games, Television and Television Craft Awards. Total income was £25.9 million with expenditure of £27.7 million, reflecting continued investment in talent development and the 195 Piccadilly heritage headquarters.

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📋About

Film, Games, Television and Television Craft Awards; BAFTA Learning, Inclusion and Talent development programmes; bursaries and career development; Archive and Heritage exhibitions; member events, screenings and socials; Albert sustainable production certification

📊Key Metrics

12,950 global members across film, games and television in 2023, including 9,182 full members and 2,331 BAFTA Connect members Key Metric 1
EE BAFTA Film Awards broadcast averaged 2.62 million viewers on BBC One — an increase on the prior two years; simulcast in 8 countries via BritBox with rights sold to 80+ territories Key Metric 2
BAFTA View unique viewings by voting members increased 53% for Film; average films watched per member rose 51% Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • More member socials, events and screenings held in 2023 than any previous year across UK and North America
  • Capital Campaign for 195 Piccadilly headquarters redevelopment continuing; £1,077k collected in the year toward refurbishment pledges
  • Ariana DeBose's BAFTA performance generated 13 million combined views on social media — the most viewed BAFTA content ever

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