Charles Thompson CEO and Founder of the annual Screen Nation Awards has today released details for the ceremony.
Having overcome the trials and tribulations of losing a key sponsor due to the ever evolving credit crunch in December Mr. Thompson has recieved full backing from the film industry. The show will now take place at the British Academy for Film and TV (BAFTA).
Charles Thompson, CEO of Screen Nation says: “I am very proud to finally be able to showcase in our sixth year, the extraordinary pool of outstanding talent that we have here in the UK. It is very important that we recognize their work as being seen globally with their achievements setting them as exemplary British role models for the film & TV community. Screen Nation celebrates the achievements of all the winners and nominees and joins with our partners and the industry in wishing them all the best of luck.’’
Charles is the Bridge Over Troubled Waters (BOTW) Global Ambassador for Ghana and takes pride in his position to provide aide and sustainability where disasters have struck in this region, and will make a formal statement about his role and committment to the work of BOTW as part of the company launch on Valentines Day.
The awards will see major honours go to comic legend Whoopi Goldberg, veteran star Don Warrington (Strictly Come Dancing, Rising Damp), Desmond’s creator Trix Worrell, South Africa’s first entry to the 2009 Oscars, Jerusalema, Noel Clarke and the cast of Adulthood and Sharon Martin, top Hair & Makeup Designer for Oscar winners Blood Diamond & Last King of Scotland.
TV favourite Josie D’Arby will host this elite ceremony alongside award winning comedian Eddie Kadi to reveal this year’s winners in 12 exceptional categories. Joined by the industries finest from both British and international shores, Screen Nation will reward the outstanding frontrunners in their creative fields.
Screen Nation Awards remains the UK’s only international ceremony to recognize the achievements of black film & TV. This year’s show will see Screen Nation joining in partnership with the UK Film Council, Film London and the BBC to once more reward a unique mix of cinematic and small screen talent.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters CEO, Lorraine Gabriel said:
“Everyone here is very proud of the progress Charles and his team have made. It was always clear this was a temporary setback.”
Seen here with Charles Thompson:
Miss Gabriel went on to say:
“The outcome of having the event at BAFTA speaks volumes. We’re very proud of our Ambassador and very much looking forward to attending the awards.”
We wish Charles every success!
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