Following criticism at the lack of representation of ethnic minorities for the previous ceremony , BAFTA had announced steps to increase diversity across the industry , on both sides of the camera . However , there was again criticism at the lack of representation of Black , Asian and minority ethnic ( BAME ) actors , directors and films in the nominations . In the leading actor , actress and director fields there were no BAME nominees , with the omission of director Barry Jenkins for '' Moonlight '' and actor/director Denzel Washington for '' Fences '' highlighted as particularly noteworthy
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69th British Academy Film Awards
70th British Academy Film Awards