The 78th BAFTA film awards, held on February 16, 2025, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, was a night of glamour, talent, and recognition for films that captured the imagination and heart of audiences around the globe. Hosted by the charismatic David Tennant for the second consecutive year, the ceremony celebrated the best in British and international cinema from the previous year. With a diverse selection of films, from thought-provoking dramas to genre-bending masterpieces, the BAFTA awards highlighted the vibrant tapestry of global filmmaking. Here’s a list of all the categories, the nominees and their winners, showcasing the pinnacle of cinematic achievements for 2024.
Best Film
- American Fiction
- Anatomy of a Fall
- The Holdovers
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Winner: Conclave
- The Zone of Interest
Outstanding British Film:
- All of Us Strangers
- Boat Story
- The Great Escaper
- How to Have Sex
- Napoleon
- Poor Things
- Rye Lane
- Saltburn
- Scrapper
- Winner: Conclave
- Wonka
Best Director:
- Andrew Haigh for All of Us Strangers
- Justine Triet for Anatomy of a Fall
- Alexander Payne for The Holdovers
- Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Winner: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
- Jonathan Glazer for The Zone of Interest
Best Actor in a Leading Role:
- Bradley Cooper for Maestro
- Colman Domingo for Rustin
- Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
- Barry Keoghan for Saltburn
- Winner: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
- Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
Best Actress in a Leading Role:
- Fantasia Barrino for The Color Purple
- Sandra Hüller for Anatomy of a Fall
- Carey Mulligan for Maestro
- Vivian Oparah for Rye Lane
- Winner: Mikey Madison for Anora
- Margot Robbie for Barbie
Best Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Robert De Niro for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
- Jacob Elordi for Saltburn
- Ryan Gosling for Barbie
- Paul Mescal for All of Us Strangers
- Winner: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
Best Actress in a Supporting Role:
- Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks for The Color Purple
- Claire Foy for All of Us Strangers
- Sandra Hüller for The Zone of Interest
- Rosamund Pike for Saltburn
- Winner: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez
Best Original Screenplay:
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Barbie
- The Holdovers
- Winner: A Real Pain
- Past Lives
Best Adapted Screenplay:
- All of Us Strangers
- American Fiction
- Winner: Conclave
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
Best Animated Film:
- The Boy and the Heron
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
- Elemental
- Winner: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Best Documentary:
- 20 Days in Mariupol
- American Symphony
- Beyond Utopia
- Winner: Summer of Soul (Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
- Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Best Film Not in the English Language:
- 20 Days in Mariupol
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Past Lives
- Winner: Emilia Pérez
- The Zone of Interest
Best Cinematography:
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Oppenheimer
- Winner: The Brutalist
- Poor Things
Best Costume Design:
- Barbie
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Napoleon
- Winner: Wicked
- Poor Things
Best Editing:
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- Winner: Conclave
- Poor Things
Best Makeup & Hair:
- Golda
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Oppenheimer
- Winner: Dune: Part Two
- Poor Things
Best Original Score:
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- Poor Things
- Winner: The Brutalist
- Saltburn
Best Production Design:
- Barbie
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Oppenheimer
- Winner: Dune: Part Two
- Poor Things
Best Sound:
- Ferrari
- Maestro
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- Winner: Dune: Part Two
- Oppenheimer
Best Special Visual Effects:
- The Creator
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- Winner: Dune: Part Two
- Napoleon
Best Casting:
- All of Us Strangers
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Winner: Anora
- The Holdovers
- How to Have Sex
Best Children’s and Family Film:
- The Amazing Maurice
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
- Wish
- Winner: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer:
- Blue Bag Life
- Bobi Wine: The People’s President
- Earth Mama
- How to Have Sex
- Winner: Rich Peppiatt for Kneecap
- Rye Lane
Rising Star Award:
- Phoebe Dynevor
- Ayo Edebiri
- Jacob Elordi
- Winner: Cillian Murphy for Small Things Like These
- Mia McKenna-Bruce
BAFTA Fellowship:
- Winner: Warwick Davis
Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema:
- Winner: MediCinema
The 78th BAFTA Film Awards not only celebrated the art of filmmaking but also underscored the global nature of cinema, bringing together stories from various cultures and perspectives. From gripping dramas to groundbreaking animations, this year’s BAFTAs were a testament to the enduring power of film to inspire, challenge, and entertain.
