The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is an independent arts charity that supports, develops, and promotes the art forms of the moving image in the United Kingdom. It is most widely known for its annual British Academy Film Awards, often referred to as the BAFTAs, which honor the best British and international contributions to film. While BAFTA itself is not a film festival, it runs a year-round program of educational events including film screenings and tribute evenings, and some independent film festivals are "BAFTA qualifying," meaning their award winners may be eligible for BAFTA consideration.