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Los Angeles - The British Academy of Film and
Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted the BAFTA Tea Party on
Saturday, January 13, 2024 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.
The event was presented by partners Delta Air Lines, Virgin
Atlantic, and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.
Attendees included Aml Ameen, Jonathan
Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Danielle
Brooks, Quinta Brunson, Neve Campbell, Tantoo Cardinal, Sam
Claflin, Brian Cox, Willem Dafoe, William Stanford Davis,
Elizabeth Debicki, Leonardo DiCaprio, Colman Domingo, Phil
Dunster, Phoebe Dynevor, Ayo Edebiri, Emerald Fennell,
America Ferrera, Dominique Fishback, Greta Gerwig, Paul
Giamatti, Brett Goldstein, Paul Walter Hauser, Tom
Hiddleston, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Glenn Howerton,
Janelle James, Cord Jefferson, Mark Johnson, Harry Jowsey,
Joseph Lee, Eva Longoria, Archie Madekwe, Ashley Madekwe,
Julianne Moore, Lamorne Morris, Carey Mulligan, Cillian
Murphy, Cara Jade Myers, Chris Perfetti, Rosamund Pike,
Karen Pittman, Adina Porter, Bella Ramsey, Judy Reyes,
Alfonso Ribeiro, Sam Richardson, Andrea Riseborough, Seth
Rogen, Mark Ruffalo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Rhea Seehorn,
Dominic Sessa, J. Smith-Cameron, Celine Song, Lisa Ann
Walter, Diane Warren, Jeffrey Wright, among others.
Also in attendance were members of the BAFTA
Breakthrough USA program. The program showcases and supports
the next generation of creative talent working in American
film, games and television, identifying excellent
individuals who have had a breakthrough year in the
industry.
A staple fixture in the awards season
calendar, the BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles welcomes
contenders, members, and guests for a uniquely elegant
gathering, in the run-up to the EE BAFTA Film Awards in
London on February 18, 2023. The party has a long tradition
of recognizing the very best talent and is a must-attend
event, popular with talent seeking a respite from the hectic
and demanding season. The event supports BAFTA’s year-round
Learning, Inclusion and Talent programs in North America,
creating opportunity and career pathways for talented
individuals from all backgrounds.
The BAFTA Tea Party was pleased to welcome
partners Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and BBC Studios
Americas. Delta and Virgin Atlantic entered a joint venture
partnership 10 years ago to enhance customer benefits
between the U.S. and U.K. Since the partnership launched,
the two global airlines have grown their shared network,
adding more routes and flights between the U.K. and in the
United States and transporting nearly 40 million customers
seamlessly across the Atlantic between the two countries.
Delta is proud to serve as LAX’s largest, premium, global
airline. Last March, Delta relaunched service to
London-Heathrow, a route not operated by the airline since
2015. More than 4,000 Delta Air Lines flights take off every
day, connecting people across more than 275 destinations on
six continents.
Virgin Atlantic is renowned for delivering a
premium, personalized experience for its customers at every
opportunity from table service and fabulous amenities in its
Clubhouse lounges to afternoon tea in every cabin served by
the airline’s iconic Vivienne Westwood-clad cabin crew. With
three daily flights from LAX to London-Heathrow on one of
the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies,
customers will experience how Virgin Atlantic sees the world
differently.
About BAFTA
BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and
Television Arts – is a world-leading independent arts
charity that brings the very best work in film, games and
television to public attention and supports the growth of
creative talent in the UK and internationally. Through its
Awards ceremonies and year-round programme of learning
events and initiatives – which includes workshops,
masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes
in the UK, USA and Asia – BAFTA identifies and celebrates
excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and
enables learning and creative collaboration. For more,
visit www.bafta.org.
BAFTA is a registered charity (no. 216726).
About Delta Air Lines
NO ONE BETTER CONNECTS THE WORLD
Through the warmth and service of Delta Air
Lines (NYSE: DAL) people and the power of innovation, Delta
never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel
tailored to every customer.
100,000 Delta people lead the way in
delivering a world-class customer experience on over 4,000
daily flights to more than 280 destinations on six
continents, connecting people to places and to each other.
Delta served more than 190 million customers
in 2023 -- safely, reliably and with industry-leading
customer service innovation – and was again recognized
as North America’s most on-time airline.
We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is
connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people’s genuine
and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel
welcomed and respected across every point of their journey
with us.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates
significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta,
Bogota, Boston, Detroit, Lima, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles,
Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and
LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Santiago
(Chile), Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.
As the leading global airline, Delta's
mission to connect the world creates opportunities, fosters
understanding and expands horizons by connecting people and
communities to each other and to their own potential.
Powered by innovative and strategic
partnerships with Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, China Eastern,
Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet, Delta brings
more choice and competition to customers worldwide. Delta’s
premium product line is elevated by its unique partnership
with Wheels Up Experience.
Whether transporting life-saving
pharmaceuticals, organs for transplant, fresh flowers or
seasonal produce, Delta Cargo provides world-class service,
offering industry-leading shipping solutions and
transporting on average 2.2 billion cargo ton-miles* every
year.
Connection is at the heart of what we do at
Delta. It's why we're bringing fast, free Wi-Fi presented by
T-Mobile to our entire global fleet — connectivity at an
unprecedented scale. With more than 620 aircraft equipped
with reliable, streaming-quality connectivity today and more
to come, customers can connect during travel and spend their
time in a way that suits them – just like they would at
home.
We believe social responsibility lies at the
intersection of our values and expertise, guiding our work
in sustainability, our communities, and diversity, equity
and inclusion, including:
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Working toward a
more sustainable, elevated future of travel with
a clear, metrics-based strategy by building coalitions,
leveraging existing solutions and technologies,
investing in the future of sustainable aviation fuel and
actively inspiring next-generation solutions.
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Delta, at every level of our
organization, is committed to actively seeking
diversity, boldly pursuing equity, and consciously
promoting inclusion; not simply as percentages of
representation, but as a necessary business imperative
to drive systemic change that promotes equitable
outcomes for all. Our anti-racism
action plan and Close
the Gap strategy work to increase the
representation of women, Black talent and other
underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to ensure
leaders are more reflective of our frontline workforce.
Our skills-first talent
programs work to remove unnecessary barriers, like
four-year-degree requirements, to certain roles across
the organization. By promoting inclusion, Delta's
Business Resource Groups provide perspective and help
drive strategies and solutions that have a significant
impact on Delta people, customers and the communities we
serve.
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Returning 1% of the company's annual
profits to the communities where we live, work and
serve. Even more importantly, Delta people are making a
difference in their communities by devoting their time
and talents to a wide array of Delta's nonprofit and
charitable partners.
Delta is America's
most-awarded airline thanks
to the dedication, passion and professionalism of its
people. It has been recognized by Cirium
for operational excellence;
as the top
U.S. airline by the Wall Street Journal;
among Fast
Company’s Most Innovative Companies;
the World’s
Most Admired Airline according
to Fortune; as one of Glassdoor’s
Best Places to Work;
and a top employer for
diversity, veterans and best
workplaces for women by
Forbes.
Connect with Delta on Delta
News Hub, delta.com,
via @DeltaNewsHub
on Twitter and Facebook.com/delta.
About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur
Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing
customer service at its core. In 2023, Virgin Atlantic was
voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for
the seventh year running in the Official Airline Ratings.
Headquartered in London, it employs more than 7,500 people
worldwide, flying customers to 30 destinations across four
continents throughout the year.
Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture
partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading
transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200
cities around the world. In February 2020, Air France-KLM,
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded
Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network,
convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and
reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to
earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic
joined SkyTeam in March 2023 as the global airline
alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the
alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from
Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering
sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing
to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces
environmental impact. The airline operates one of the
youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies and has
reduced its absolute carbon emissions by 35% over the last
decade. In October 2022, Virgin Atlantic welcomed the first
of 16 A330-900neos to the fleet, continuing its
transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by
2027. In November 2023, Virgin Atlantic led an industry
consortium to deliver the first 100% SAF flight across the
transatlantic. Demonstrating that 100% SAF can be used
safely as a drop in fuel in existing infrastructure, engines
and airframes. The need to scale production is an industry
imperative and Virgin Atlantic is committed to radical
collaboration across the energy chain to support
commercialization ahead of 2030.
For more information
visit www.virginatlantic.com or
via Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram @virginatlantic.
About The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Situated within Beverly Hills’ famous Golden
Triangle, The Maybourne Beverly Hills is a sophisticated
escape from the hustle and bustle of the famous city on our
doorstep; a rare and special place to unwind, right in the
heart of Beverly Hills. Our spa is an unparalleled place of
serenity and relaxation while on our roof, you’ll discover a
rooftop pool and restaurant, home to Dante Beverly Hills,
bordered by cabanas, and sun-dappled views of the Hollywood
Hills. The Terrace restaurant, overlooking the lush Beverly
Cañon Gardens, offers cocktails and seasonal
California-inspired cuisine, where you can sit, sip and dine
as the world passes by.
About BBC Studios
BBC Studios, a global content company with
bold British creativity at its heart, is a commercial
subsidiary of the BBC. Able to take an idea seamlessly from
thought to screen and beyond, its activities span content
financing, development, production, sales, branded services,
and ancillaries across both its own productions and programs
and formats made by high-quality UK independents.
Award-winning British programs made by the business are
internationally recognized across a broad range of genres
and specializations, with brands like Dancing with the
Stars/Strictly Come Dancing, Top Gear, and Doctor Who.
BBC.com, BBC Studios’ global digital news platform, provides
up-to-the-minute international news, in-depth analysis and
features to more than 139 million unique browsers each
month. BBC Studios has offices in 20 markets globally,
including ten production bases in the UK and production
bases or partnerships in a further nine countries around the
world. The company, which ordinarily makes around 2,000
hours of content a year for both the BBC and third parties
including Apple, Netflix, and Migu, is a champion for
British creativity around the world. It is also a committed
partner for the UK’s independent sector through a mix of
equity partnerships, content investment, and international
distribution for program titles.
In the U.S, BBC Studios operates both a
distribution business and one of its major production units.
The production unit, based in Los Angeles, creates and
produces adaptations of UK programs, as well as all new
original programs, for linear and digital platforms in the
U.S. This production unit is responsible for the
phenomenally successful, Emmy®-winning Dancing with the
Stars, the multi-award-winning Life Below Zero franchise,
the popular reboot of the classic quiz show Weakest Link and
the revved up Top Gear America. In scripted, the team has
achieved success adapting British hits, including Ghosts,
Call Me Kat (based on the UK format Miranda) and Welcome to
Flatch (This Country in the UK) for top U.S. broadcast
networks.
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