British Academy Television Craft Awards in 2020 programme by BAFTA

2020

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CONTENTS

W E LC O M E S

HRH The Duke of Cambridge, KG Kt

Amanda Berry OBE , Dame Pippa Harris DBE , Krishnendu Majumdar

T H E N O M I N AT I O N S

Breakthrough Talent / Costume Design

Director: Factual / Director: Fiction

Director: Multi-camera / Editing: Factual

Editing: Fiction / Entertainment Craft Team

Make Up & Hair Design / Original Music

Photography: Factual / Photography & Lighting: Fiction

Production Design / Scripted Casting

Sound: Factual / Sound: Fiction

Special, Visual & Graphic Effects / Titles & Graphic Identity

Writer: Comedy / Writer: Drama

T H E S P E C I A L AWA R D

The Farm is one of the UK’s major success stories, a multi award-winning post-production house that is recognised globally for its quality and excellence and a hotbed for the training of expert craft practitioners. This year’s recipients of the Special Award are the two masterminds behind the operation, Nicky Sargent and Vikki Dunn.

Words by Rich Matthews

The Juries

Meet The Sponsors

Acknowledgements & Thanks

H R H T H E D U K E O F CA M B R I D G E , KG K T

President of the Academy

W E LC O M E

hank you for joining us for our celebration of the best television programmes of 2019 and the talented individuals who created them. Given the challenges of the past few months, we are pleased to be able to recognise their accomplishments, albeit in a uniquely different way. We’d like to thank all those who have made these Awards possible. Their willingness and enthusiasm to support these Awards, despite the difficulties caused by these unprecedented times, is a testament to how important television is to us all. The UK is a world leader in creating unforgettable and meaningful television, which has given us so much to talk about and share with friends, family and colleagues during lockdown. The office water cooler may have transformed into online chatrooms, but it’s clear our passion for excellent television has never been stronger. Celebrating these achievements is what BAFTA’s Awards are all about. We are very pleased to see so many first-time nominees this year, including several from BAFTA’s own new and emerging talent initiatives. However, we are also aware of the industry-wide imbalances reflected within some of the categories. Creating a more inclusive landscape has long been a key part of BAFTA’s charitable mission, which is why we run a number of initiatives to identify talent, regardless of background, at all stages of their careers and support them to achieve their potential. After the success of the introduction of the BFI Diversity Standards at the Film Awards in 2019, we are also looking into how we can adopt similar standards for the Television and Games Awards going forwards. We know there is still much work to be done and we will embrace all steps that lead us towards a more inclusive industry. With productions starting up again, now is a good time to re-examine the rulebook, not just on diversity but also sustainability, mental wellbeing and other pressing issues. BAFTA is working with partners to adapt our support to the changing needs of the industry. We believe talent is everywhere. We believe we must bring the industry together to tackle its environmental impact and inspire audiences to act for a sustainable future. We believe sharing best practice and encouraging collaboration on these issues will effect real change. Congratulations to all of this evening’s nominees. We wish you the best of luck.

F O L LOW U S

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@BAFTA

BAFTA

A M A N DA B E R R Y

OBE

Chief Executive of the Academy

K R I S H N E N D U M A J U M DA R

Chair of the Academy

DA M E P I P PA H A R R I S

DBE

Deputy Chair of the Academy

#BA F TATV

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BREAKTHROUGH TA L E N T

S P O N S O R E D BY

AISLING BEA (WRITER)

This Way Up Merman TV/Channel 4 ANEIL K ARIA (DIRECTOR)

Pure (Episode 3) Drama Republic/Channel 4 Top Boy (Episode 10) Cowboy Films, Easter Partisan Films, Dream Crew, SpringHill Entertainment/Netflix L AURIE NUNN ( WRITER)

Sex Education Eleven Film/Netflix SEAN BUCKLEY (WRITER)

Responsible Child Kudos, 72 Films/BBC Two

CA R O L I N E M C CA L L

His Dark Materials Bad Wolf, BBC Studios, HBO/BBC One J OA N N A E AT W E L L

Beecham House Bend It TV/ITV MICHELE CL APTON

Game of Thrones HBO, Bighead, Littlehead, 360 Television, Startling Television/Sky Atlantic O D I L E D I C KS - M I R E A U X

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic

C OST U M E D ES I G N 5

D I R E CTO R : FACT UA L A R T H U R CA RY

The Last Survivors Minnow Films/BBC Two DA N R E E D

Leaving Neverland AMOS Pictures/Channel 4 MARK LEWIS

Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer Raw TV/Netflix ROBIN BARNWELL

Undercover: Inside China’s Digital Gulag (Exposure) Hardcash Productions/ITV

H A R RY B R A D B E E R

Fleabag Two Brothers Pictures/BBC Three JOHAN RENCK

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic S H A N E M E A D OW S

The Virtues Warp Films, Big Arty Productions/Channel 4 T O B Y H AY N E S

Brexit: The Uncivil War House Productions/Channel 4 S P O N S O R E D BY

D I R E CTO R : F I CT I O N 7

D I R E CTO R : M U LT I - CA M E R A

S P O N S O R E D BY

B R I D G E T CA L DW E L L

The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance BBC Studios/BBC One JANET FRASER CROOK

Glastonbury 2019 BBC Studios/BBC Two M AT T H E W G R I F F I T H S

Six Nations 2019 – Wales v England BBC Sport/BBC One PA U L M C N A M A R A

ITV Racing: Cheltenham Festival ITV Sport/ITV

A N DY R WO R B OYS

Untouchable: The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein Lightbox/BBC Two JULES CORNELL

Leaving Neverland AMOS Pictures/Channel 4 KIM HORTON

63 Up MultiStory Media/ITV MICHAEL HARTE

Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer Raw TV/Netflix

E D I T I N G : FACT UA L 9

E D I T I N G : F I CT I O N DA N C R I N N I O N

Killing Eve (Episode 4) Sid Gentle Films/BBC One ELEN PIERCE LEWIS

Giri/Haji Sister/BBC Two/Netflix GA RY D O L L N E R

Fleabag Two Brothers Pictures/BBC Three SIMON SMITH, JINX GODFREY

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic

AMBER RIMELL, BRONSKI, M I S T Y B U C K L E Y, T I M R O U T L E D G E

Glastonbury 2019 (Stormzy) BBC Studios, TAWBOX/BBC Two DAV I D B I S H O P, V I C K Y G I L L , A N DY TA P L E Y, PAT R I C K D O H E R T Y

Strictly Come Dancing BBC Studios/BBC One M A R K B U S K- C OW L E Y, S T E V E K R U G E R , I A I N S T I R L I N G, J A M E S T I N S L E Y

Love Island ITV Studios, Motion Content Group/ITV2 N I G E L CAT M U R , PAT R I C K D O H E R T Y, K E V I N D U F F, A N D R E W S T O K E S

The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance BBC Studios/BBC One

S P O N S O R E D BY

E N T E RTA I N M E N T CRAFT TEAM 11

Huge congratulations Nicky & Vikki for your British Academy Television Craft Special Award from all of us at The Farm Group

Congratulations to all of this year's British Academy Television Craft nominees and winners Award-winning post production since 1998 farmgroup.tv

020 7437 6677

@TheFarmGroup

MAKE UP & H A I R D ES I G N

S P O N S O R E D BY

DA N I E L PA R K E R , B A R R I E G OW E R

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic I N M A A ZO R I N

The Trial of Christine Keeler Ecosse Films, Great Meadow Productions/BBC One KIRSTIN CHALMERS

Catherine the Great New Pictures, Origin Pictures/ HBO/Sky Atlantic LOZ S C H I AVO

Peaky Blinders Caryn Mandabach Productions, Tiger Aspect/BBC One

ADRIAN JOHNSTON

Giri/Haji Sister/BBC Two/Netflix ANDREW PHILLIPS

War in the Blood Minnow Films/BBC Two DAV I D H O L M E S , K E E F U S C I A N C I A

Killing Eve Sid Gentle Films/BBC One HILDUR GUĐNADÓT TIR

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic

ORIGINAL MUSIC 13

High-end TV Skills Fund

Supporting and sustaining the growth of high-end television production across the UK

Congratulations to all nominated productions who enable the development of the talent working in high-end TV by contributing to our Skills Fund

14 Top Boy © Netflix/ Chris Harris

P H OTO G R A P H Y: FACT UA L

S P O N S O R E D BY

B E R T I E G R E G O RY, H OWA R D B O U R N E , JOHN SHIER

Seven Worlds, One Planet BBC Studios/BBC One D O U G A N D E R S O N , R O G E R H O R R O C KS , GAV I N T H U R S T O N

Our Planet (Coastal Seas) Silverback Films/Netflix JAMIE MCPHERSON, H E C T O R S K E V I N GT O N - P O S T L E S , BARRIE BRIT TON

Our Planet (Frozen Worlds) Silverback Films/Netflix PAT R I C K S M I T H , N E I L H A RV E Y

Untouchable: The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein Lightbox/BBC Two

ADRIANO GOLDMAN

The Crown Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television/Netflix J A KO B I H R E

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic JOE ANDERSON

Top Boy Cowboy Films, Easter Partisan Films, DreamCrew, SpringHill Entertainment/Netflix S U Z I E L AV E L L E

His Dark Materials (Episode 3) Bad Wolf, BBC Studios, HBO/BBC One

S P O N S O R E D BY

P H OTO G R A P H Y & L I G H T I N G : F I CT I O N 15

P R O D U CT I O N D ES I G N

S P O N S O R E D BY

L AURENCE DORMAN, L I N DA W I L S O N

Killing Eve Sid Gentle Films/BBC One LUKE HULL, CLAIRE LEVINSON-GENDLER

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic MARTIN CHILDS, A L I S O N H A RV E Y

The Crown Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television/Netflix S A M A N T H A H A R L E Y, M I R I K AT Z

Sex Education Eleven Film/Netflix

D E S H A M I LT O N

Top Boy Cowboy Films, Easter Partisan Films, DreamCrew, SpringHill Entertainment/Netflix L A U R E N E VA N S

Sex Education Eleven Film/Netflix N I N A G O L D, ROBERT STERNE

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic YÔ KO N A R A H A S H I , S H A H E N B A I G, L AY L A M E R R I C K-WO L F S P O N S O R E D BY

Giri/Haji Sister/BBC Two/Netflix

S C R I P T E D CAST I N G 17

S O U N D : FACT UA L

S P O N S O R E D BY

G R A H A M W I L D, K AT E H O P K I N S

Seven Worlds, One Planet BBC Studios/BBC One G R A H A M W I L D, K AT E H O P K I N S , T I M OW E N S

Our Planet (One Planet) Silverback Films Production/Netflix N I C K F RY, S T E V E S P E E D, J A M E S E VA N S , N I C K A DA M S

Formula 1: Drive to Survive Box to Box Films/Netflix SOUND TEAM

Battle of the Brass Bands Twofour/Sky Arts

D I L LO N B E N N E T T, J O N T H O M A S , GA R E T H B U L L , J A M E S R I D GWAY

His Dark Materials Bad Wolf, BBC Studios, HBO/BBC One SOUND TEAM

A Christmas Carol FX Productions in association with the BBC, Minim UK Productions, Scott Free, and Hardy Son & Baker/BBC One SOUND TEAM

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic SOUND TEAM

The Crown Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television/Netflix

S O U N D : F I CT I O N 19

S P E C I A L , V I S UA L & G R A P H I C E F F E CTS BEN TURNER, CHRIS REYNOLDS, ASA SHOUL

The Crown Left Bank Pictures, Sony Pictures Television/Netflix FRAMESTORE, PA I N T I N G P R AC T I C E , REAL SFX, RUSSELL DODGSON

His Dark Materials Bad Wolf, BBC Studios/HBO/BBC One L I N D S AY M C FA R L A N E , CL AUDIUS CHRISTIAN RAUCH, J E A N - C L É M E N T S O R E T, D N E G

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic MILK VISUAL EFFECTS, GA R E T H S P E N S L E Y, R E A L S F X

Good Omens Amazon Studios, BBC Studios, Narrativia, The Blank Corporation/Amazon Prime Video

ALEX MCLEAN

The Durrells Sid Gentle Films/ITV EL ASTIC

Catherine the Great New Pictures,Origin Pictures/ HBO/Sky Atlantic E L A S T I C, PA I N T I N G P R AC T I C E

His Dark Materials Bad Wolf, BBC Studios, HBO/BBC One L I G H T C R E AT I V E

Ghosts Monumental Television, Them There/BBC One

T I T L ES & GRAPHIC IDENTIT Y 20

W R I T E R : C O M E DY DA N N Y B R O C K L E H U R S T

Brassic Calamity Films/Sky One JAMIE DEMETRIOU

Stath Lets Flats Roughcut TV/Channel 4 P H O E B E WA L L E R - B R I D G E

Fleabag Two Brothers Pictures/BBC Three SAM LEIFER, TOM BASDEN

Plebs Rise Films/ITV2

C H A R L I E C OV E L L

The End of the F***ing World Clerkenwell Films, Dominic Buchanan Productions/Channel 4/Netflix CRAIG MAZIN

Chernobyl Sister, The Mighty Mint, Word Games/HBO/Sky Atlantic JESSE ARMSTRONG

Succession HBO, Project Zeus, Hyperobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions/Sky Atlantic S H A N E M E A D OW S , J AC K T H O R N E

The Virtues Warp Films, Big Arty Productions/Channel 4

All nominations correct at time of press.

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British post-production powerhouse The Farm is one of the UK’s great film and television success stories. Not only is it a globally recognised, multi awardwinning company but it’s also a hotbed for some of the nation’s brightest upcoming craft practitioners. This is all down to the two guiding principles instilled by cofounders (and joint recipients of this year’s Special Award) Nicky Sargent and Vikki Dunn: nurture talent and keep promises. WORDS BY RICH MATTHEWS | PORTRAIT AND IMAGES COURTESY OF THE FARM 22

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hen asking Nicky Sargent and Vikki Dunn, joint founders of UK post-production powerhouse The Farm Group, how they feel about winning a BAFTA Special Award, Sargent’s eyes widen with incredulity: “We literally can’t actually do anything – ask anyone!” Dunn laughs before getting back on script: “We feel really humbled and touched by it.” This initial exchange sets the tone for a lively conversation with the entrepreneurial pair that’s as candid, charming and no-nonsense as their approach to business. “We see this as an award to the sector,” says Sargent. “We hope we’re proof that you can run a good, professional company, treat people well and be loyal.” Sargent studied English at university before segueing from a publishing career into television. Dunn, meanwhile, started out in the business at satellite service BSB’s music channel The Power Station. They were thrown together at Soho post-production stalwart Molinare in the mid-90s. “When I first met Nicky I had long white hair extensions, ripped jeans and a liberal amount of false tan,” grins Dunn. “We were chalk and cheese. When was that?” “A hundred years ago,” deadpans Sargent, triggering another bout of shared laughter. The duo famously broke the ice over a bottle of wine – “Wine isn’t a lifestyle; it’s for life” says Sargent sagely – and their bond became so strong that when years of working for others finally took its toll and they left Molinare to set up their own venture, The Farm, in 1998, investors and colleagues went with them. “We’ll never forget the people who put their houses and futures on the line to join us,” says Sargent. “Aidan Farrell, Nigel Edwards and Tim Ellison – they’re still

the top guys at what they do. Great friends who showed tremendous bravery and loyalty. And we were doubly lucky to have such clients as Shameless and Skins producer Helen Flint, a role model in how to gets things done.” Over the span of 20-plus years, The Farm went from 12 people to 350-plus. BAFTAs, Emmys and Royal Television Society awards followed, not to mention offices in Soho, Bristol and Manchester, as well as running the BBC’s post-production in Media City. This success is down to their two guiding principles: nurturing talent and keeping promises.

“You can’t go wrong if you strive to deliver what you promise,” says Sargent, “whether that’s a long-term career employee or the best job for a producer. If you find young and talented people, trust, nurture and encourage them... That’s where really good businesses are made.”

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“If you’re talented you will progress,” adds Dunn. “There’s no hierarchy; we’ve always had an open door policy. We see The Farm as a platform for our team. They can see all sides of production and post-production, which helps them realise what they want to do.” As prolific sponsors of industry initiatives and events that promote equality and inclusion, the duo are typically matter-of-fact about their championing of diversity. “We have always chosen the right person for the job,” shrugs Dunn. “We’ve never thought about whether we need to have more women or more diversity.” “We have always seen past that,” adds Sargent. “It should be normal. We think it is normal.” Having sold The Farm last year to LA-based Picture Shop, Sargent and Dunn are still heavily involved in the company but have begun to look towards the future with fresh eyes, albeit tight lips. “It’s an exciting time for us personally,” Sargent smiles. “Watch this space!” • 25

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Sarah Asante (chair) Babita Bahal Nicola Coleman Konnie Daniel Peta Dunstall Anna Fern Kalpna Patel-Knight Julia Stuart Jenna Wrage

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Beryl Richards (chair) Jessica Curry Mary Finlay Natalie Holt Katya Mihailova Alexander Parsons Anna Rice Christopher Slaski David Tench Sheridan Tongue Shigeru Umebayashi

ORIGIN

R TA I N M E N

Richard Boden (chair) Will Clough Abigail Dankwa Jan Genesis David Kester Justin Lennox-Bradley Mark McQueen Barry Thomas

Lucy Willis (chair) Baff Akoto Samantha Anstiss Heenan Bhatti Brian Hill Luke Korzun Martin Amanda Murray Wendie Ottewill Clare Richards Francine Shaw Henry Singer Nacressa Swan Jane Treays

TO R FA

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Becky Cadman (chair) Marianne Agertoft Sarah Arthur Stephanie Collie Adam Dee Ray Holman Karmjit Kalla Heather MacVean June Nevin Anne Oldham

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Phillippa Giles (chair) Joe Ahearne Julia Ford Neasa Hardiman Johnny Lewsley Eimear McBride Lynsey Miller Kate Saxon Craig Viveiros

OR: FICT

Krishnendu Majumdar (chair) Rosie Gaunt-Mathieson Dan Johnson Euros Lyn Emma Lysaght Dan Murdoch Ade Rawcliffe Nicky Sargent

T EC

Krishnendu Majumdar (chair) Alan Brown Peter Davies Paula Dinan Benjamin Green Harriet Kendall Jon Mountague Sohail Shah

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OGRAPHY

TER: COM

Hannah Wyatt (chair) Daisy Coulam David Eldridge Matthew Hall Kate Harwood Namsi Khan Chandni Lakhani Aysha Rafaele Kirstie Swain

D CASTI

Liz McIntyre (chair) Bimpe Alliu Sam Ashby Paddy Eason Miki Kato Jayden Kimpton Jacopo Landi Lucy Pilkington Sasan Roohi Vanessa Taylor Jessy Wang

DENTIT C I Y

DESIGN

Claire Zolkwer (chair) Andrew Brereton Candice Carty-Williams Suzy Grant Victoria Grew Nana Hughes George Kay Derren Litten Danielle Lux Reece Shearsmith

Richard Watsham (chair) Lucy Bevan Greg Brenman Jo Buckingham Gary Davy Jenny Duffy Barbara Emile Kelly Hendry Andy Morgan Sasha Robertson Carla Stronge

John Strickland (chair) Julie Buckland Bill Crutcher Gillian Devenney Victoria Fea Rob Harris Oliver Kassman Morgan Kennedy Sami Khan Nick Murphy Tom Sayer Ilse Willocx

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Liz Trubridge (chair) Rasmus Arrildt Sarah Bartles-Smith Balazs Bolygo Adam Gillham David Katznelson Jim Loach David Marsh Dale McCready Anna Robbins Esther Springer Janet Tovey

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Emma Morgan (chair) Lucinda Axelsson Sam Emmery Olivia Lichtenstein Beejal-maya Patel Denise Seneviratne Guy Simmonds Tim Wardle Tom Watt-Smith Anthony Wonke

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MEET THE SPONSORS

M AD D O G 2020 CASTI N G OFFI CIAL T V CRAF T PART NER

Mad Dog 2020 Casting is delighted to be an official TV Craft Partner for 2020, in what has been another excellent year of television. We have been supplying supporting artists for 21 years across the UK, for television, film and commercial productions and like the Television Craft Awards' nominees, our artists help to bring a production to life. In partnering with BAFTA for this year’s Awards, we are overjoyed to celebrate the craftspeople within the industry. Recognising existing and emerging talent in the industry is incredibly important to us. We are committed to supporting the talent not only in front of the screen but behind the scenes too, as seen in our partnership with the Production Guild and sponsorship of Screen Alliance Wales. Mad Dog 2020 Casting believes in supporting and encouraging the next generation of creators to make an impact on the future of television production. Like BAFTA, we are passionate about championing the creatives behind the screen and celebrating the artistry and valuable talent that work so hard on creating the superb television of today. Mad Dog 2020 Casting provided background artists for some of the most popular television productions to come from the UK in recent years, from Peaky Blinders to His Dark Materials, The Nest, Jack Ryan and Sex Education. We are delighted to see several productions that we have provided artists for in the line-up of nominees this year. We know how important it is to assemble a winning team and ensure a production process runs smoothly. We are dedicated to bringing the best in background casting, supporting homegrown talent and diversity in all aspects of television production. This year, we’re raising a virtual glass to the nominees; we look forward to enjoying the online ceremony and thank you for your contribution to a wonderful year of television. Wishing you all the best of luck. VISIT: MADDOG2020CASTING.COM

3 MILLS ST UD IOS C AT E G O R Y S P O N S O R F O R DIRECTOR: FICTION

3 Mills Studios is proud to continue its support of the Director: Fiction category at the British Academy Television Craft Awards in what has been another momentous year for high-end television drama. By partnering with BAFTA on these Awards, we are shining a light on the work of those behind the camera and helping the charity fulfil its mission to bring the very best work in film, games and television to public attention, and support the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. While any production is the result of great collaboration among hundreds of people, the buck stops with the director. In today’s context, we are more reliant than ever on the ability of the director to apply their creative vision into practical solutions, so that productions can successfully navigate the new challenges ahead. 3 Mills Studios is London’s island of creativity and has been the home of many of the UK’s most popular television dramas and their directors. We hope the exceptional creative talent in this category will serve as an inspiration to the future directors of British television – and 3 Mills Studios will be here to help those directors bring their stories to our screens. VISIT: 3MILLS.COM

THE FARM CATEG ORY SP ON S OR F OR PHOTOGRAPHY: FACT UAL

The Farm provides the very best post-production talent and facility solutions for award-winning programmes in London, Bristol, Salford and Manchester. As a company with a technical core, we are known for excellence, innovation and reliability. The Farm is proud to have recently established a Time For Action team, focused on reaching out to the next generation of talent from all ethnic, gender and socio-economic backgrounds. As role models, our goal is to actively share at an early age the dynamic range of careers available within our industry, to suit all personalities, skills and interests. In this current climate, where we have learnt that many roles within our industry can work remotely, we can be truly geographically agnostic. No matter where based, we can now open up opportunities to those who previously might have felt our world was a closed one.

We are a creative industry with a responsibility to inform and influence as well as entertain. Ensuring our industry voice is diverse is essential to represent and reflect a true cultural balance to our audiences. We congratulate all of this year’s BAFTA nominees and winners and look forward to us all working together in the future to drive real change. VISIT: FARMGROUP.T V

H OTCA M CATE G O RY S P O N S O R FO R E N TE RTA I N M E N T CRA F T T E A M

Hotcam has supported the television, film, media and leisure industries with multi-camera equipment hire, technical design, engineering, production services and crew for more than 25 years. We are leaders in technically designing and implementing versatile, seamless and cost effective alternatives to an OB truck. For any size of production, location, venue and budget, Hotcam has the solution. Clients consider Hotcam an integral part of their production team, quite simply because we have the knowhow, expertise and an unbeatable track record. Our team is skilled at mobilising kit and crew to domestic and international locations and has provided systems for a multitude of highly prestigious, awardwinning productions, many of which are recognised by BAFTA year-on-year. At the heart of any successful production is the creativity, talent and vital collaboration of a team. Covid-19 has presented unfathomable challenges for our industry this year, and many creators and technicians have been negatively impacted. Consequently, Hotcam believes that there’s never been a more appropriate time to focus on supporting the dedication and loyalty of these unsung behind-the-scenes heroes. So, we are even more passionate than ever about sponsoring the Entertainment Craft Team category this year. We take great pride in collaborating with BAFTA for the 14th consecutive year, to deliver these new groundbreaking digital awards for 2020. We will delight in popping a cork or two in honour of all the nominees and winners, as we recognise their outstanding contributions to their craft and our industry. VISIT: HOTCAM.T V

JACKSHO OT CATEG ORY SP ON SO R F OR DI R ECTOR: MULTI- CAM ERA

M ICR OSO F T CAT E G O RY S P O N S O R FO R P R O D U CT I O N D ES I G N

Jackshoot is an award-winning live broadcast facilities and multi-cam production company that can capture a client’s content from multiple sources and deliver to any digital platform, often live (or as live, as soon as an event starts). We specialise in designing complex broadcast solutions to cater for increasingly innovative content and event ideas, meaning clients can get creative with their content and event creation and distribution. We have been using remote production techniques in our live online broadcasts for many years, however, Covid-19 has accelerated an expansion of our services and we are increasingly being asked to provide our bestof-breed services and facilities to the screen industries. Operating the vision mix and broadcast operations from our remote gallery to the screen helps to reduce the number of production crew required on-site and enables contributors to work remotely, reducing the need for travel and unnecessary social interactions. Our in-house broadcast operations team can help more people across the globe access your production or broadcast via multiple online channels. We can hit any platform on the planet.

Microsoft is proud to be supporting the British Academy Television Craft Awards for the fifth year running. Celebrating the UK television industry’s unsung heroes, the Production Design category is important to us as it not only celebrates the incredible creative talent behind the scenes of our most beloved television programmes, but also raises awareness for the sheer amount of hard work and dedication it takes to bring them to fruition. In what has been another fantastic year for British television, and in a time where quality content is more important to us than ever, the nominated designers in this category have amazed us by creating the most awe-inspiring worlds; allowing us to truly lose ourselves in a character’s journey and indulge in a little escapism. Without them, these stories could not be told. They inspire us with their creativity and innovation. Over the past year, and many years before that, Microsoft has been hard at work behind the scenes, supporting production designers with prop provisions from its range of devices, along with software and Xbox gaming clearances to enable them to tell a realistic, true to life and compelling visual story.

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M ·A· C C OSMET ICS CATEG ORY SP ON SO R F OR MA K E UP & HAIR DESIG N

The British Academy Television Craft Awards is a high profile accolade honouring and acknowledging the vital contribution made by those working behind the camera. These Awards raise awareness of the number of vital cogs involved in making a production come to fruition. It is a privilege for M∙A∙C to be involved with the incredible work that these people do every day. The Make Up & Hair Design category reinforces M∙A∙C’s ongoing support to the industry and honours the creativity of the make up and hair designer who brings a character and plot to life. M∙A∙C is a professional brand whose DNA is steeped in the industry’s word-of-mouth culture. Make up artists using M∙A∙C products on set keep our brand story alive and this is a way of giving back and acknowledging that support. VISIT: MACCOSMETICS.CO.UK

SARA P U T T ASSO C I AT ES CAT E G O RY S P O N S O R FO R BRE A K TH R O U G H TA LE N T

As agents, we seek out diverse talent, nurture that talent and enable and empower all of our clients to be the very best they can be. Our values are identical to those that BAFTA demonstrates through its many Learning and New Talent initiatives (Scholarships, BAFTA Crew, Breakthrough Brits, Elevate) and in its Awards, celebrating excellence across all the craft grades. As agents for more than 200 freelancers, we have seen first-hand how devastating the last few months have been for the television freelance community. Therefore, it is even more special to be able to celebrate freelance talent at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards this year. We are hugely proud to be sponsoring the Breakthrough Talent category for the eighth year and, in this Covid-19 world, full of new challenges for all of us in television, it is vital that we celebrate and support the very best of craft talent for the next generation. VISIT: SARAPUT T.CO.UK

S CRE EN SKILLS HIGH- EN D T V SKILLS FUN D CATEG ORY SP ON S OR F OR PHOTOGRAPHY & L IG HT ING : F ICT ION

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries. We help grow and sustain the skilled and inclusive workforce which is the foundation stone of the UK’s global screen success. The High-end TV Skills Fund, managed by ScreenSkills, supports career development opportunities for crew and talent working in high-end television, from new entrants to executives. Since the fund was established in 2013 at the same time as the tax credit, more than £16m has been invested in identifying skills gaps and funding practical training programmes to support people from all backgrounds and the whole of the UK to enter and progress in the industry – supporting the production of the outstanding content being celebrated by BAFTA. We congratulate all the Photography & Lighting: Fiction nominees and thank all the nominated productions across all categories who contribute to the High-end TV Skills Fund. The Covid-19 crisis has thrown up new challenges – but the old ones have not gone away. We have responded to the immediate demands by developing coronavirus basic awareness on production training that is available free online. We are also delivering mental health training to help heads of departments and managers support their crews to return to production. However, pre-Covid concerns, including creating a more inclusive workforce and supporting talent in the nations and regions, remain a priority. We plan new iterations of successful programmes, such as First Break for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Unconscious bias remains an important area where we are seeking to give the industry a better understanding of how they can effect real change. During the pandemic, we moved much of our training online and the development of effective online learning will make it easier for people to access quality training, wherever they are based in the UK, such as our conhensive leadership and management programme. Current support also includes expert-led learning sessions, with insights from productions from Doctor Who to Peaky Blinders. Our established programmes, such as Trainee Finder, with paid placements for new entrants, and Make a Move, to help people step up into a more senior role will continue to help build capacity. This will be important in ensuring the industry bounces back.

SHURE CATE G O RY S P O N S O R FO R SO U N D : FACT UA L

Shure is proud to be supporting the Sound: Factual category for the first time at the British Academy Television Craft Awards in 2020. Continuing to celebrate those who create the most exciting and incredible pieces of television is important, now more than ever in the current, uncertain climate. The Television Craft Awards celebrate those who have created extraordinary television. The nominees in our supported Sound: Factual category delivered exactly that, something that is shared by Shure products worldwide. Our products aim to outperform and outlast the competition, they are designed to be the very best. For almost 100 years, we’ve engineered our passion into audio innovations that deliver consistently flawless sounds. Our audio provides you with the proven audio engineering to make the extraordinary happen. We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with BAFTA and having the opportunity to celebrate such talent. Good luck to all of the nominees. VISIT: SHURE.COM/EN-GB

S P OT L I G H T CATE G O RY S P O N S O R FO R SCR I P TE D CAST I N G

With a mission to connect the best acting talent with great roles, Spotlight has always recognised that every successful television show relies on the expertise of a team of professionals, both in front and behind the camera. Spotlight has campaigned for the recognition of casting directors for almost 20 years, so we’re delighted to be the first official sponsor for the Scripted Casting category and to support BAFTA and the industry in this way. We’re well aware how crucial this craft is to the industry – casting directors bring characters to life on screen with their choices, so it’s important to celebrate this skill. VISIT: SPOTLIGHT.COM

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Host & Scriptwriter

O F F I C I A L T V C R A F T PA R T N E R

Stephen Mangan Editors

Daniel Dalton & Nick McCall Video Graphics

Buff Motion Director of Photography

Josh Eve Camera Operator

James Sheridan-Vigor Photographer

Johnny Birch Post-production Partner

The Farm Studio Facilities

Mad Dog 2020 Casting CAT E G O RY S P O N S O R S

3 Mills Studios The Farm Hotcam Jackshoot M∙A∙C Cosmetics Microsoft Sara Putt Associates ScreenSkills High-end Television Skills Fund Shure Spotlight

3 Mills Studios

ACA D E M Y PA R T N E R S

Prompting Facilities

Acqua Panna Audi Champagne Taittinger Deloitte S.Pellegrino Villa Maria

Portaprompt Technical Facilities

Hotcam Live Streaming Facilities

Jackshoot PR

Multitude Media B R O C H U R E C OV E R I L L U S T R AT I O N

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Hannah Wyatt (Chair) Sara Putt (Deputy Chair) Sarah Asante Becky Cadman Philippa Giles Daniel Maynard Elizabeth McIntyre Emma Morgan John Mountague Ade Rawcliffe Beryl Richards John Strickland Liz Trubridge Richard Watsham Lucy Willis Claire Zolkwer

W I T H T H A N KS TO. . .

Director of Production

Director of Awards & Membership

Clare Brown

Emma Baehr

Head of Production

Head of Awards

Cassandra Hybel

Kelly Smith

Producer/Director

Television Officer

Robbie McHugh

Harriet Humphries

Sustainability Manager

Television Officer

Amy Wilson

Natalie Gurney

Production Coordinator

Television Coordinator

Ella Coveney

Jessica Rogers

Production Team Ciara Teggart, Georgina Cunningham, Joe Okell, Jamie Rowland

Awards & Membership Team Sam D’Elia, Imogen Faris, Lisa Gault, Deirdre Hopkins, Timothy Hughes, Ada Kotowska, Lewis Peet

Director of Partnerships

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Louise Robertson Partnerships Team

Natalie Moss, Amy Elton, Charlie Perkin, Emma Tarcy Marketing & Communications Director

Ellen Johnson Communications Team

Nick Williams, Fiona Simpson, Sophie Dudhill, Ashley McKay, Dana Thompson, Meredith Kenton, Ben Smart, Dave Hudson, Charlotte Cooper Photography Director

Claire Rees Photography Coordinator

Jordan Anderson Graphic Designer

Lucy Shephard Brochure Editor

Toby Weidmann

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