Washington, Jan. 20 -- The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced that Clare Binns, creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas and Picturehouse Entertainment, will receive the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
One of BAFTA's highest honours, the special award recognises individuals or organisations whose work has made an exceptional and lasting impact on cinema, particularly beyond BAFTA's competitive categories.
Announcing the decision on Monday, BAFTA described Binns as "a driving force in the distribution of films in the UK," praising her four-decade career dedicated to championing independent and diverse cinema across Britis...