This weekend, the inaugural BAFTA ‘Brits to Watch’ gala event and dinner took place at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles to honour 42 emerging talents in film, TV and videogames, each of whom was hand-picked by a panel of industry experts.

According to the event’s website, honourees were selected “based on extraordinary potential displayed in their craft. From on-screen performance, to cinematography and games development, the achievements of these individuals highlights the breadth and depth of creativity emerging from today’s British talent.”

Other than A-list Hollywood celebrities such as Tom Hanks, who else was present at the Brits to Watch event? Videogame legends, including Will Wright, Tim Schafer and John Romero.

To support the two honourees representing videogames at the ‘Brits to Watch’ event, Will Wright and friends attended the show and hosted both Charles Griffiths and Matt Turner at their table. Here’s that assembly of luminaries:

From left to right:

Rod Humble, Louis Castle, Dave Perry, Brenda Brathwaite, John Romero, Will Wright, Tim Schafer, Chris Hecker

Quite the collection - there’s over 160 years of game development experience in that photo!

Congratulations to Charles Griffiths and Matt Turner for representing videogames at such a prestigious and glittering event!