The Screen Nation Film and TV Awards is the leading European organisation rewarding and promoting excellence in the black film and TV sector.
The primary aim of the awards is to raise awareness by providing a platform to acknowledge and celebrate the talents of British and global film and television professionals of African heritage.
The Screen Nation Film and TV Awards returns for it's annual ceremony dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements and diversity on the British screen. Hosted by one of the UK's best loved actor's Wil Johnson (Waking the Dead) and the beautiful BBC 1Xtra presenter Sarah Jane Crawford, this year's prestigious event takes place on Sunday 11th November 2012 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.
Having built a reputation as the UK's only international Awards ceremony recognising the achievements of culturally diverse talent working in film and television, the eighth annual event again celebrates British talent as well as stars from around the world with a star studded award ceremony, live entertainment and after show party. Past award recipients include Hollywood legends Morgan Freeman and Danny Glover as well as top tier UK talent, Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, Thandie Newton, Naomi Harris, Angela Griffin and Noel Clarke.
The Screen Nation Film and TV Awards is proud to announce that this year's honorary and major awards will be bestowed upon the following recipients:
* Outstanding Contribution: Lou Gossett Jnr - The veteran star of An Officer and a Gentleman etc
* Edric Connor Inspiration: Joseph Marcell - Veteran actor (Geoffery in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)
* Classic Film (International): The Harder They Come
* Vanguard in Film Production: Paul Bucknor - Jamaica's leading film producer (The Full Monty)
* Special Achievement: Femi Oguns - Owner of Identity, the UKs only black drama school
2012 is a very special year which marks the 50th year of Independence of both Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago giving extra cause for celebration. Screen Nation will play host to some exclusive events in the run up to the awards show including a gala screening of The Harder They Come, the offcial UK premiere of Jamaican hit movie Better Mus Come and the new Digital-is Awards.
The full list of categories and much sought after nominations will be revealed in early October and highlights of the ceremony will be screened in UK and Europe late November on the Sky television platform.
Date: 11 November 2012
Venue: Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London
Cost: Limited tickets for the event can be purchased exclusively online.
More info: 200 Westminster Bridge Road City of London, SE1 7UT