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BAFTA has once again tweaked its submission rules.
In a series of new rules announced this morning, the headline additions include the expansion of the Outstanding British Film Longlist and the addition of a new clause on films created using generative AI.
The new AI law reads: "Where the use of Generative AI or other digital tools is relevant to the consideration of the work, BAFTA reserves the right to request additional information regarding the nature of such use and the extent of human creative involvement."
BAFTA said the new AI clause will also be added to the rulebooks for its other 2027 awards. The organisation said the rule was created following consultation with the industry and with the aim of "reaffirming that the Awards recognise and reward outstanding human creative achievement."
The Outstanding British Film Longlist has been expanded from 15 to 20 films. The category will retain 10 nominations, with five chosen by the membership vote and five by the nominating jury. The Outstanding British Film category was first introduced in 1947. Last year, Chloé Zhao took the award with Hamnet. Other previous winners include Edward Berger (Conclave), Jonathan Glazer (The Zone Of Interest), and Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin).
Elsewhere, the Children's & Family Film category has been renamed the Family Film category. BAFTA said the name "better reflects the types of films eligible for consideration and provides greater clarity for entrants, voters, and jurors, while the eligibility criteria and voting process remain unchanged."
The 80th edition of the BAFTA Film Awards will take place on Sunday 21 February 2027 in London.
