The 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs)
The 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) took place on February 16, 2025, at London's Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall. Hosted by David Tennant, the ceremony honored outstanding achievements in film over the past year. Edward Berger's "Conclave" led the nominations with twelve, followed by "Emilia Perez" with nine, and both "Anora" and "Dune: Part Two" with seven each.
Major Award Winners
- Best Film: "Anora"
- Outstanding British Film: "Conclave"
- Leading Actress: Demi Moore for "The Substance"
- Leading Actor: Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist"
- Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for "Emilia Perez"
- Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain"
- Best Director: Edward Berger for "Conclave"
- Best Original Screenplay: Jesse Eisenberg for "A Real Pain"
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan for "Conclave"
Technical and Special Awards
- Best Cinematography: "The Brutalist"
- Best Production Design: "Wicked"
- Best Costume Design: "Blitz"
- Best Editing: "Conclave"
- Best Sound: "Dune: Part Two"
- Best Special Visual Effects: "Dune: Part Two"
- Best Original Score: "The Brutalist"
- Best Casting: "Anora"
- Best Make-Up and Hair: "Dune: Part Two"
Genre-Specific Awards
- Best Animated Film: "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl"
- Best Documentary: "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story"
- Best Film Not in the English Language: "Emilia Perez"
- Best Children's and Family Film: "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl"
Emerging Talent
The Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer was awarded to "Kneecap", highlighting the fresh voices making their mark in the industry. The EE Rising Star Award, voted by the public, was bestowed upon Marisa Abela, recognizing her impressive performance in "Hoard."
Special Honors
Veteran actor Warwick Davis was honored with the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship, celebrating his extensive contributions to cinema over a career spanning four decades.
Ceremony Highlights
The event featured musical performances by British pop band Take That, who delivered their hit "Greatest Day" from the "Anora" soundtrack, and Jeff Goldblum, who performed a piano piece during the In Memoriam segment.
This year's BAFTAs not only celebrated the artistic and technical achievements in film but also underscored the industry's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, recognizing a wide array of talents and stories from around the globe.
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