Bafta said the review had begun as "a direct response" to the lack of diversity in its 2020 nominations, but had "soon expanded to encompass all aspects" of the organisation. 1. - What might your character do instead of killing enemies? Organisers carried out a "detailed review" as a result, and said they would now also seek to "meaningfully target" 1,000 new voting members from under-represented groups. Meanwhile, no female film-makers were nominated for the best director prize for the seventh year running. Today, Samuelson said, “We’re watching it at the moment and we will keep adjusting, bearing in mind what the circumstances are, to be as helpful as possible to the industry and as sensible as possible. There will be a chapter and they have to watch everything to create the longlist. A nominating jury will then select the top six directors to be nominated and all members will vote on the winner. 7 BAFTA reviews. We really very thoroughly discussed these things, but the vast majority of people didn’t want that. But Taskmaster has been axed in the US after only one episode after it premiered to poor ratings. "The Academy has never opened itself up like this before.". The move, they said, was one in a series of steps "to ensure a more representative and inclusive membership that reflects today's British society". Many may have expected Avatar to scoop the top away, but it was Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker that reigned supreme. Kathryn Bigelow, the only woman to win, for The Hurt Locker in 2010, was also the last woman to be shortlisted when she was nominated in 2013 for Zero Dark Thirty. Film Committee chair Marc Samuelson says of the crucial longlisting process: “It’s the creation of the new middle ground that’s key to this. A new online portal, BAFTA View, will open up with high-tech tracking mechanisms, and DVD screeners will be phased out by the 2022 awards. In the case of the acting awards, a longlisting jury will add three more names to the acting chapter’s 12 proposed names in Round 1 voting, ensuring intersectional diversity on those longlists. “We are committed to working with our industry partners to deliver the positive change that is so deeply needed and so long overdue. Find out more about the leading British charity that supports, promotes and develops the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. All filmmakers and studios will be able to securely present their movies to voting members on BAFTA View, and this year all films will be available. Jean de Florette – one of Yves Montand's final films – was a surprise winner at the Baftas. David Lean's epic swept the board at both the Oscars and the Baftas. Now these recommendations need to be enacted and implemented to ensure that the cultural and creative ambitions we all want to see are realized.”. BAFTA has announced more than 120 changes to its voting, membership and campaigning processes, ... and separate Games and Children’s Awards Reviews are being conducted later this year. It can often be overwhelming so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to have breaks. The film stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a highly regarded but ageing Broadway star, whose world collides with Eve Harrington, an ambitious young fan who insinuates herself into Channing's life, ultimately threatening her career and personal relationships. Often games can be about a situation or theme you have experienced yourself. Roman Polanksi's drama controversially beat out award favourites Chicago and The Hours to win the top prize. But there’s no guarantee, it could be six male directors nominated.” Still, “As long as the longlists have some diversity there’s a greater chance,” he says. Bafta said that would help its members "navigate and recognise the wider societal influences that can impact the voting process".