BAFTA AwardsLondon, U.K. February 19, 2006Deadline: October 31, 2005
The British Academy Film recognizes that it is essential to reward and nurture the immense diversity and talent demonstrated by filmmakers producing short film and animation. Shorts offer both new and established talent alike the chance to create experimental and innovative films and, by rewarding excellence within these fields, BAFTA aims to raise the profile of these talented individuals and of shorts in general.
The awards for Short Film and Short Animation are presented annually at The Orange British Academy Film Awards in February.
Films must be no more than 30 minutes in duration and may be submitted on 35mm film or on Digital-Beta.
The Short Film Award is open to entries from the U.K. only and provides an opportunity for British filmmakers to demonstrate their skills to the world. This award encourages the essential growth and development of new talent within the British film industry. The Short Animation Award is an international award presented to themost innovative and outstanding film produced each year. Past winners include Nick Park, Sylvain Chomet and Michael Dudok de Wit.
For more information, visit www.bafta.org.
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