Manori Ravindran International EditorThe British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has unveiled the results of a historic seven-month diversity review, which includes the expansion of the outstanding British film category to 10 nominations; a key longlisting round across all categories that aims to level the playing field in acting and directing in particular; and the introduction of 1,000 new members from underrepresented groups.The review, which has been independently verified, came in response to the lack of diversity in the 2020 Film Awards — which in January unveiled a much-criticized roster of all-white acting nominations — but its remit expanded to include other aspects of the org and its awards.
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