Washington DC, Jan. 19 -- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Clare Binns, creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment, will be honoured with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The prestigious special award, one of BAFTA's highest honours, recognises individuals or organisations that have made a significant and inspiring contribution to film, particularly those whose work may fall outside BAFTA's competitive award categories.

Announcing the honour on Monday, BAFTA described Binns as "a driving force in the distribution of films in the UK." and praised her four-decade-long commitment...