London: British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has changed its voting process for the international TV category to allow all 6,000 members to be enrolled and the winners to determine, the deadline was reported.
Earlier, Round One Voting Longitist was performed by members, but two and three votes were conducted by a jury.
According to the outlet, the awards body stated that it “has opened the international category for voting members for more and more members engagement in TV awards and as part of our commitment in our recognition of our global membership,” as quoted by Deadline.
“We believe this change will strengthen the category and ensure that very good international programs will be recognized,” he said, ”
This new step of BAFTA is a reflection of a ever-the-western world of television, as the international TV category has given some interesting winners in the last few years.
According to Deadline, in 2024, it was given to the Netflix France Series ‘Class Act’, which defeated competition with huge hits such as ‘The Beer’, ‘Beef’ and ‘Succession’.
A year ago, the controversial ‘Dahmar – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ defeated Jennifer Ortga’s choice of ‘Wednesday’ and ‘The White Lotus’.
Last year’s winner was Disney+Shogun, reported the deadline.
Hillary Rosen, chairman of BAFTA Television Committee Hillary Rosen said, “This year, the most notable change in the rule book is the international category, which will now be determined by our 6,000-firm TV voting membership. To prize the talent of creative excellence and inspirational future, is central for the mission of BAFTA, which is ready to bring the next partition.”
In another twice, BAFTA has stated that for presentations with at least five candidates, the body will allow a relaxation to a senior team member, which can be UK-qualified, until 80% of the teams are UK-qualified and have a clear cause of discount.
“This indicates how our industry works today while maintaining our commitment to celebrate the talent and craft of Britain,” said that pointing to an increase in international co-production being presented to the awards.
The nomination of last year’s BAFTA TV Award recorded records recorded by American Streamers, who raised several nodes for ‘Baby Rendier’, ‘Slow Horse’ and rivals.
According to Deadline, BAFTA has opened this year’s TV awards and major dates listed, including the main award on May 10 and the craft on 26 April. Nominations will be announced in March next year.
Hillary Rosen, chairman of BAFTA’s television committee, said: “In a year, when we saw that TV has the power to spinning the national debate and where we have honored the extraordinary creativity and craft of British and International TV, I am happy to open entries again for the biggest UK celebrations,” according to the timeframe.
BAFTA 2025 took place on 11 May at the Royal Festival Hall within the Southbank Center in London.
