Tuesday 15th September 2026: The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) is proud to announce the five emerging professionals shortlisted for the BASE Rising Star Award 2026, celebrating the talent, potential and fresh thinking helping to shape the future of Home Entertainment. The winner will be revealed on Thursday 5 November 2026 at the 46th […]
Monday 14th September 2026: New venue. Red carpet glamour. A little Bonfire Night sparkle. And a familiar face back at the helm. Ayo Akinwolere will return to host the BASE Awards 2026 on Thursday 5 November, as the Awards make their debut at The Londoner in Leicester Square. This year’s dress code takes its cue […]
Friday 4th September 2026: The race for the 2026 BASE Awards is officially on, with this year’s shortlist celebrating the campaigns, creative work, commercial innovation and industry talent shaping how audiences discover, access, own and engage with film and television beyond the cinema. Spanning 17 confirmed categories, the shortlist reflects the range of expertise […]
27th August 2026 – The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) is delighted to welcome back The Yummy Yank as the Official Dessert Sponsor of the 2026 BASE Awards, taking place on Thursday 5 November at The Londoner, Leicester Square. Bringing together 500 guests from across the major studios, distributors, platforms, retailers, agencies and creative […]
Tuesday 18th August 2026: TiVo has been confirmed as the returning sponsor of the Entertainment Moment of the Year Award at the 2026 BASE Awards, continuing its support of one of the evening’s most talked-about categories. Taking place on Thursday 5 November at The Londoner, the BASE Awards celebrate the very best of the UK […]
Wednesday 12th August 2026: With the countdown to the 2026 BASE Awards now underway, we’re excited to kick off this year’s announcements by welcoming DP World as the official sponsor of the People’s Choice: Hidden Gem Award. Taking place on Thursday 5 November at The Londoner, the Awards will once again bring together the very […]
Entries for the 2026 BASE Awards are now officially open. You can submit your entry forms here. KEY DATES Step 1: Complete your entry form by Friday 24 April 2026 Step 2: Submit your presentation deck by Friday 29 May 2026 Full category details, fees, guidelines, judges’ top tips and FAQs are available in the […]
14th November 2025 LONDON: Last night, the 45th annual BASE Awards lit up Camden’s iconic Roundhouse, celebrating another year of success, talent, hard work, and collaboration across the £5.1 billion UK Home Entertainment industry, while also marking the 45th anniversary of the trade association. Marking a milestone year for the British Association for Screen Entertainment […]
London, Thursday 6th November 2025 – Production Partners Spotlight ✨ Behind every moment that lights up the BASE Awards stage — from the screens and sound to the seamless show flow — is a team of creative and technical powerhouses who bring it all to life. This year, we want to shine a well-deserved spotlight […]
London, Monday 27th October 2025 – The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) is delighted to announce The Yummy Yank as the Official Dessert Sponsor of the 45th Anniversary BASE Awards, taking place on Thursday 13 November at The Roundhouse, London. This year’s celebrations will be made even sweeter thanks to The Yummy Yank — […]
London, Wednesday 15th October 2025 – The British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) is delighted to announce that Ayo Akinwolere, multiple BAFTA nominee and RTS Award winner, will return as host of the 45th Anniversary BASE Awards on Thursday 13 November 2025 at the Roundhouse, London. Four years in, Ayo feels like family. His effortless […]
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