Subsequent yr’s EE Bafta movie awards will probably be held on the Royal Competition Corridor, it has been introduced.
The annual ceremony, which can happen on February 19, strikes from its earlier location the Royal Albert Corridor, which has hosted the occasion since 2017.
Previous to that, it was held at London’s Royal Opera Home.
Organisers stated the transfer to London’s Southbank Centre and the Royal Competition Corridor will see Bafta programming “its most bold and accessible night time but” which may also be “bolstered by a refreshed manufacturing and format”.
Entries for the celebrated occasion open on Wednesday, September 21 2022, and subsequent yr’s ceremony will as soon as once more be broadcast on BBC One.
Emma Baehr, govt director of awards and content material at Bafta, stated: “The EE Bafta Movie Awards are a worldwide highlight on essentially the most thrilling, modern and artistic tales being instructed in Britain and around the globe, in addition to taking part in host to the world’s largest stars and a wide range of unforgettable moments.
“The Royal Albert Corridor has been an exquisite dwelling to us for the final six years.
“As we embark on the subsequent chapter in an extremely thrilling yr for movie, we are able to’t wait to kick off our new residency on the Royal Competition Corridor with Bafta’s most bold celebration but.”
This yr’s Bafta ceremony noticed Jane Campion’s The Energy Of The Canine profitable prime honours, alongside sci-fi blockbuster Dune which additionally collected a string of gongs.
Belfast, Sir Kenneth Branagh’s autobiographical movie about his childhood throughout the Troubles, received the excellent British movie award, whereas No Time To Die actress Lashana Lynch was topped EE rising star, the one award voted for by the general public.
The Royal Competition Corridor was constructed as a part of the Competition of Britain and formally opened in 1951, with the late King George VI and his daughter Princess Elizabeth among the many VIP visitors attending a live performance for its opening.
Through the years it has seen names reminiscent of Grace Jones, Hillary Clinton, Tom Hanks seem beneath its roof.
Anna Higgs, chairwoman of Bafta’s movie committee, stated: “After months of painstaking preparations we're delighted to formally open entries for the 2023 EE Bafta Movie Awards.
“With the spectacular calibre and creativity of movies already on launch, or on the way in which, our members within the UK and around the globe have an exceptional awards season forward.
“Celebrating excellence, championing the worth of the display screen industries and driving optimistic change by means of making certain a stage taking part in area proceed to be on the coronary heart of what Bafta does – so we are able to’t wait to get occurring voting and celebrating one other incredible yr for movie.”
The Southbank Centre’s chief govt, Elaine Bedell, stated she was “delighted” on the partnership, with the Bafta TV and Video games Awards additionally having happening beforehand.
She added: “Bafta’s resolution to deliver three awards ceremonies beneath one roof underscores the range, scale and artistic potential of our areas to programme a spectacular night, for everybody.
“We’re delighted to help the vitally necessary display screen industries and are so excited to see the Southbank Centre reworked for one of many largest nights within the world movie calendar.”
Bafta movie nominations will probably be introduced on January 19 subsequent yr, forward of the star-studded ceremony the next month.
In July Bafta introduced the appointment of its new chief govt Jane Millichip who takes over from Amanda Berry.
Berry introduced final yr she can be stepping down from her position after greater than 20 years on the organisation.
Millichip was beforehand Sky Studios’ chief content material officer and previous to that had served because the company’s chief business officer.