Pippa Harris Interview on BAFTA Awards Selection

The transcript discusses the BAFTA voting process, highlighting the diversity of nominations and the significant role of British films and directors. It explains how the 6,000 voting members, who are industry experts, select nominations and winners. The BAFTAs are portrayed as a prestigious event, second only to the Oscars, emphasizing both international and British cinema.

What is the role of the specialist chapter in the film nomination process?

• To decide the final winners

• To put forward nominations in certain categories

• To organize the award ceremony

• To provide funding for films

Which film is mentioned as a large-scale production in the nominations?

• Philomena

• 12 Years a Slave

• The Selfish Giant

• Gravity

What is highlighted as exciting about this year's film list?

• The budget of the films

• The diversity and range of films

• The international directors

• The number of films

Which films are noted for having British directors despite being American movies?

• The Selfish Giant and Philomena

• Philomena and Gravity

• Gravity and 12 Years a Slave

• Captain Phillips and 12 Years a Slave

What is the significance of the BAFTAs according to the transcript?

• They are less significant than the Oscars

• They are taken seriously in the US and focus on British talent

• They are the biggest award ceremony worldwide

• They are only important in the UK