The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Scotland has announced today that Armando Iannucci and Doug Allan will receive Awards for Outstanding Contribution at the British Academy Scotland Awards on Sunday 5 November. The ceremony will take place in Glasgow at the Radisson Blu Hotel and will be hosted by Edith Bowman.
Multi BAFTA-winning writer, producer, director and political satirist, Armando Iannucci, will be presented with the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television.
Born in Glasgow, Armando Iannucci started his career with BBC Scotland in the early 1990s. Iannucci went on to gain recognition for numerous productions including his work on BBC situation comedy, I’m Alan Partridge, the political sitcom and film, The Thick Of It, which led into In The Loop, and provided further inspiration for the Emmy award winning Veep. This year has seen the premiere of his second feature film, The Death of Stalin.
Armando Iannucci, said: “I’m über-chuffed to be recognised by BAFTA Scotland for the Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television. It’s a great honour, it’s a fantastic way for me to pay homage to my Scottish roots and to where so many people helped me in my career. A massive thank you to BAFTA Scotland; I’m very proud to accept this wonderful award.”
Cameraman Doug Allan will receive the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Craft (In Memory of Robert McCann).
With over 30 years in the industry, Allan is known for his work in extreme environments, both below and above water. His impressive career has seen him work on over 65 productions, taking him all over the world including the upper reaches of Mt Everest. Allan – who was born in in Dunfermline – is one of the most respected wildlife cameramen in the industry, he was one of the principal cameramen on many award-winning programmes and series including BBC’s Life in the Freezer, Wildlife Special Polar Bear, The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Life, Human Planet Frozen Planet, Operation Iceberg and Forces of Nature.
Doug Allan said: “I’ve been very fortunate. My passion for natural history has taken me to so many breath-taking, life-changing, body-challenging filming adventures. Along the way I’ve had the chance to work with some of the finest production teams in the business. To receive this Outstanding Contribution to Craft Award from BAFTA Scotland is a very real honour and privilege, for which I’m hugely grateful. Glasgow on 5 November will be a night to remember”
Sir David Attenborough, said: “Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug…”
The British Academy Scotland Awards is one of the biggest nights in Scotland’s calendar and is renowned for welcoming and honouring an impressive line-up of stars. In addition to the Outstanding Contribution awards, 17 awards will be handed out at the ceremony, including Actor Film, Actress Film, Feature Film and Game.
Jude MacLaverty, Director of BAFTA Scotland, said: “We have a tremendous amount of talent in Scotland and feel extremely privileged to be presenting Doug Allan and Armando Iannucci with their Outstanding Contribution awards. Both have excelled in their chosen fields and are much respected by their peers within the industry. They are leading the way for future generations of our television, film and broadcasting industries in Scotland. Congratulations to both worthy recipients.”
For information on buying tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit the BAFTA Scotland website or call 0141 553 5402.
BRITISH ACADEMY SCOTLAND AWARDS 2017: NOMINATIONS
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WHO CARES Elizabeth Partyka, Donald John MacDonald, Peter Steele, Rebecca Curran – STV
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GAME
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SHORT FILM
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PLASTIC MAN Yulia Kovanova, Tracey Fearnehough, Ian Dodds, Anthea Harvey – Scottish Documentary Institute
SINGLE DOCUMENTARY
BILLY CONNOLLY: PORTRAIT OF A LIFETIME Pauline Law, Liam McArdle, Mandy Weller, Billy Connolly – BBC Studios/Pacific Quay Productions/BBC Scotland
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TELEVISION SCRIPTED
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