BAFTA Scotland has announced the six nominees for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award, in partnership with Screen Scotland.
The BAFTA Scotland Audience Award for Favourite Scot on Screen in partnership with Screen Scotland, is the only category voted for by the public. The six nominees have been selected by an independent jury comprised of Scottish media and culture experts, and recognises the key Scottish talent who have made an impact with audiences in the past year.
The public can now vote for their winner from the six nominees on the BAFTA website. The vote remains open until 5.00pm on Wednesday 30 October, and the winner will be announced at the BAFTA Scotland Awards ceremony on Sunday 17 November.
Nominees for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award 2024, in partnership with Screen Scotland, are:
- Abby Cook for Blue Peter
- Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer
- Ncuti Gatwa for Doctor Who
- Jack Lowden for Slow Horses
- Ashley Storrie for Dinosaur
- David Tennant for Doctor Who
Eligibility for the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award follows the same dates as the 15 competitive categories in the Awards this year, 11 May 2023 – 1 May 2024. Previous winners of the BAFTA Scotland Audience Award include Lawrence Chaney for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Sam Heughan for Outlander, and Lauren Lyle for Karen Pirie.
Jude MacLaverty, Director of BAFTA Scotland, said: “The six nominees announced today have captured our nation's attention creating 'watercooler' moments through their work and performances on our TV screens. All six nominees have inspired, entertained and educated audiences over the past year. Now it’s over to you, the public, to vote for YOUR favourite Scot on Screen from this past year. Get voting!”
The BAFTA Scotland Awards 2024 will take place on Sunday 17 November at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
Event sponsors and partners have been confirmed as BBC Scotland, Champagne Taittinger, Channel 4, Deloitte, EE, Hildon Mineral Water, Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Lancôme, Screen Scotland, STV and Villa Maria.
The BAFTA Scotland Awards operate on a not-for-profit basis and tickets for the ceremony are available to buy at events.bafta.org now. The ceremony will be live streamed for those unable to attend at https://www.youtube.com/bafta, with an edited highlights programme broadcast on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday 20 November.
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About BAFTA
BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and Television Arts - is a world-leading independent arts charity that brings the very best work in film, games and television to public attention and supports the growth of creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning events and initiatives – which includes workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration.
In Scotland, BAFTA is at the heart of the country’s screen industries. It highlights the breadth and success of the production industry, identifies and supports the next generation of talent, and brings the very best work in Scottish film, games and television to public attention globally. It does so via a comprehensive range of screenings, educational events and masterclasses, including Guru Live Glasgow, where emerging talent are inspired by masterclasses and panels with industry professionals, and, since 1989, the annual BAFTA Scotland Awards, which champion the country’s very best in film, games and television.
For more, visit www.bafta.org. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).
About Screen Scotland
Screen Scotland drives development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and tv industry, through funding and strategic support. Screen Scotland is part of Creative Scotland and delivers these services and support with funding from Scottish Government and The National Lottery.