BAFTA announces 15 finalists for the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards, selecting them from more than 600 submissions submitted by universities worldwide. The awards recognize student work across three areas: film, games, and immersive storytelling. The finalists are chosen from the international pool of entries, reflecting participation from students and institutions globally. BAFTA will name the winners on Friday, 17 July 2026 during the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards ceremony. The announcement highlights the awards’ focus on identifying and celebrating emerging talent in the next generation of creators working in screen and interactive media. The outlets report that the finalists list includes projects across the specified categories, though the specific names of the individuals or projects are not detailed in the provided excerpts. Both sources emphasize the same figures for submissions and the final number of finalists, as well as the date of the winners’ announcement and that the ceremony will take place as part of the 2026 BAFTA Student Awards.