The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) celebrated the 2016 Awards Season with their annual Tea Party on Saturday, January 9, 2016. The BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party is one of the most prestigious events in the annual awards calendar, celebrating excellence in the craft, and wishing the best of luck to all nominees for the awards season ahead. Awards Season Nominees along with leading executives, celebrities and BAFTA members enjoyed traditionally British tea and scones, and cocktails in the uniquely relaxed surroundings of a British Tea Party. Attendees included Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay Duplass, Todd Haynes, Brie Larson, Rooney Mara, Saoirse Ronan, Mark Ruffalo, and many more.

As well as honoring the year’s nominees and winners, the Tea Party also raised awareness of BAFTA Los Angeles’ wider work including its award-winning Community Outreachand Philanthropic programs that operate year-round, including the Heritage Archive and Inner City Cinema programs. The Tea Party was sponsored by BBC America and the GREAT Campaign, other event sponsors included American Airlines, Four Season Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hill, Heineken, and UTA.