I regret that in future we will not be able to support the Bafta awards as we usually do unless the Academy board reconsiders its eligibility criteria.”
One of the UK’s biggest cinema chains, Vue, has threatened to boycott the Baftas after the success of Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma at its recent ceremony, where it won four awards including best film.
We review our criteria annually in close consultation with the industry to ensure that our eligibility criteria remain fit for purpose.”
Roma’s distribution rights were purchased by streaming giant Netflix, who opted to give the film a short run in cinemas before releasing it on its website.