BAFTA Organizers Spotlight Focus On New Voices In 2022; Two-Thirds Of Nominees In Performance Categories Are First-Timers
TV performance nominees are nominated for the first time, according to the award’s organizers, who hailed the organization’s impact on new voices.
The figure increased rapidly from 55% in 2021 and BAFTA Deputy Chair Sara Putt put this down to the drive for new, diverse talent along with BAFTA’s many programs that are bringing this new talent through.Cathy Tyson have been recognized for the first time this year, along with creators likeThey will get the opportunity to go up against huge stars likeKate Winslet, with this year being the first in which performers in international shows are eligible for the Actor and Actress awards.
“This speaks to the work that BAFTA has been doing with the industry to represent a huge variety of voices,” Putt told Deadline, speaking after the nominations were announced this morning. “As well as award ceremonies, it’s important to understand that we look at incredibly important data which allows us to sit down and think about inclusion, informing so much of what we are doing and allowing us to create bespoke initiatives and help with talent pipelines.”
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