BAFTA to Let John Davidson Attend Scotland Awards via Video Link

BAFTA will allow John Davidson, executive producer of the film I Swear, to attend the BAFTA Scotland Awards in a separate room via video link with family and friends, the organization announced. The ceremony is set to take place in Glasgow on November 15.

BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip and chair Sara Putt sent a letter to members on Thursday outlining the arrangements. The decision comes after an incident at February's BAFTA Film Awards, when Davidson involuntarily shouted the N-word while sitting in the audience as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. The remark was mistakenly broadcast on the BBC.

I Swear has received seven nominations at the BAFTA Scotland Awards, including Best Feature Film. The film's strong showing places it among the leading contenders at this year's ceremony.

In March, the BAFTA Board commissioned an independent review that identified areas for improvement. The review followed the February broadcast incident.

The arrangement for Davidson to attend via video link from a separate room reflects BAFTA's efforts to balance the film's nominations with the fallout from the earlier ceremony. Deadline reported the details of the letter sent to members.