The BAFTA Los Angeles awards were held last night and Potter director David Yates won the John Schelsinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing. Helena Bonham Carter won the Award for British Artist of the Year.  Below is a quote from the chairman of BAFTALA about David Yates (and a fellow filmmaker)

“John Lasseter and David Yates are master creators of joy and imagination,” said Nigel Lythgoe, chairman of BAFTA Los Angeles. “Their high standard of art, perception and pure entertainment is unparalleled. The worldwide success of Mr. Lasseter for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Mr. Yates’ contribution to the final four parts of the Harry Potter franchise makes them global wizards in their own right, and are delighted to honor these remarkable filmmakers with this year’s Britannia Award.”