The BAFTA Awards took center stage this Sunday, February 16, at the iconic Royal Festival Hall in London, bringing together the crème de la crème of the entertainment world. The evening saw the talented David Tennant step back into the role of host, charming the audience with his wit and charisma as he guided the event with elegance.
At the prestigious awards ceremony, Conclave emerged as a standout contender, leading the nominations with an impressive 12 nods. The film’s success was undeniable as it triumphed with four wins, including the highly coveted titles of Outstanding British Film and Best Film, solidifying its place as a cinematic masterpiece.
The period drama The Brutalist has garnered significant acclaim, securing four prestigious awards at this year’s ceremony. Among its remarkable achievements, Brady Corbet took home the Best Director honor, while Adrien Brody was celebrated with the Best Leading Actor award for his captivating performance.
At this year’s awards season, Emilia Peréz clinched the prestigious Best Film Award for a non-English language feature, marking a significant achievement in global cinema. Meanwhile, Zoe Saldana triumphed with the Best Supporting Actress honor, further cementing her place in Hollywood’s elite.
"Meet the Stars: Winners of the 2025 British Academy Film Awards Revealed!"
- Best Film – Conclave
- British Film — Conclave
- Best Director – Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
- Best Actor – Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
- Best Actress – Mikey Madison, Anora
- Best Supporting Actor – Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
- Best Supporting Actress — Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
- Best Rising Star (voted for by the public) — David Jonsson
- Best Outstanding British Debut — Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt
- Best Original Screenplay – Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
- Best Adapted Screenplay — Peter Straughan, Conclave
- Best Film Not in the English Language – Emilia Pérez
- Best Musical Score — Daniel Blumberg, The Brutalist
- Best Cinematography — Lol Crawley, The Brutalist
- Best Editing — Conclave
- Best Production Design — Wicked
- Best Costume Design — Wicked
- Best Sound — Dune: Part Two
- Best Casting — Anora
- Best Visual Effects — Dune: Part Two
- Best Makeup and Hair — The Substance
- Best Animated Film — Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- Best British Short Film — Rock, Paper, Scissors
- Best British Short Animation — Wander to Wonder
- Best Children’s and Family Film – Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- Best Documentary – Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
- Outstanding British contribution to cinema — MediCinema
BAFTA Fellowship — Warwick Davis
