Recognition at last: how the Baftas are rewarding diversity

Bafta has introduced new awards eligibility rules and changes to its membership. What impact have they had on this year's nominations? This year's Bafta (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) film awards will be the first to take place since the organisation introduced a new set of eligibility rules, designed to increase diversity in the films it honours. In 2016, Bafta announced that, in order to qualify in two of its award categories - outstanding British film, and outstanding debut by ...