Both screen awards strands will recognise crucial work of casting directors in assembling exciting teams and promoting diversity
The Bafta awards has introduced a new category, it has been announced; for the forthcoming edition in 2020 the organisation will give an award for casting, in both its film and TV ceremonies.
Bafta chair Pippa Harris said in a statement: “We are delighted this year to be including the highly skilled work of casting directors for the first time. Casting is essential to the screen industries, and vital in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion on screen.”