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Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 BAFTA Awards
The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards celebrated the triumphs in global cinema on February 16, marking London’s biggest night in film. Scottish actor David Tennant (‘Inside Man’, ‘Doctor Who’) hosted the 78th annual ceremony at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
‘Conclave’ led the nominations with 12 nods, including Best Film and Outstanding British Film, securing its place as the awards season frontrunner. Meanwhile, ‘Emilia Pérez’, already setting all-time records, received 11 nominations, with Zoe Saldaña winning Best Supporting Actress. Brady Corbet’s ‘The Brutalist’ followed closely with nine nominations, including Best Director and Best Actor for Corbet and Adrien Brody.
‘Anora’ landed Mikey Madison the Best Leading Actress BAFTA, along with the Casting Award for Sean Baker and Samantha Quad. Director Pascal Chaucheteux and Jacques Audiard took home Best International Film for ‘Emilia Pérez’.
Edward Berger, director of ‘Conclave’, starring Stanley Tucci and Ralph Fiennes, won Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing. ‘The Brutalist’ also secured wins for Best Cinematography and Best Score. Kieran Culkin was named Best Supporting Actor for his role in ‘A Real Pain’, while Jesse Eisenberg, the film’s writer and director, received the Best Original Screenplay honor.
In accepting her BAFTA, Madison addressed those working in the sex worker community, saying, “I just want to say that I see you. You deserve respect and human decency. I will always be a friend and ally.”
Saldaña described ‘Emilia Pérez’ as “a creative challenge of a lifetime.” She continued, “Films are supposed to change hearts and challenge minds, and I hope I did something like this. Voices need to be heard.” Her words strengthened the idea that films not only serve as escapism but also as a medium to bring important stories into reality.
Another round of winners included the team behind ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’, which won Best Documentary to a standing ovation from Reeve’s children, who joined him on stage to share such a special moment.
Nick Park and his Aardman Animation team won two awards for ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’, securing both Best Animated Film and the first-ever Children’s and Family Award.
With his Irish hip-hop biopic on Belfast-based rap trio ‘Kneecap’, Rich Peppiatt made BAFTA history by tying the record for most nominations for a debut filmmaker with six. He ultimately won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer.
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Snubs and Surprises
The 2025 BAFTAs had their share of unexpected wins and notable snubs. There was an unexpected turn in the best actress category, as ‘Anora’s’ Mikey Madison—who was also passed over by David Jonsson for the rising star award on Sunday—won the prize, surpassing expected winner Demi Moore for ‘The Substance’ and the iconic star of ‘Hard Truths’, Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
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The Way to the Oscars
With the BAFTAs commonly serving as a lead-up to the Academy Awards, this year’s results hint at possible Oscar leading candidates. Adrien Brody’s win for ‘The Brutalist’ and Mikey Madison’s triumph for ‘Anora’ solidify their status as major contenders for the Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars. ‘Conclave’s’ success in major categories could also mean notable momentum heading into Hollywood’s biggest night. As the Oscars approach, all eyes will be on whether the BAFTA winners can repeat their success on the global stage.
The 2025 BAFTAs delivered a night of unforgettable wins, emotional speeches, and a few surprises. As the award season looks ahead to the Oscars, this year’s BAFTAs have already left their mark, celebrating both renowned talents and rising stars alike.
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Key List: BAFTA Winners
Best Film
Winner: ‘Conclave’
‘Anora’
‘The Brutalist’
‘A Complete Unknown’
‘Emilia Pérez’
Outstanding British Film
Winner: ‘Conclave’
‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’
‘The Outrun’
‘Love Lies Bleeding’
‘Kneecap’
‘Lee’
‘Hard Truths’
‘Blitz’
‘Bird’
‘Gladiator II’
Leading Actress
Winner: Mikey Madison – ‘Anora’
Cynthia Erivo – ‘Wicked’
Saoirse Ronan – ‘The Outrun’
Demi Moore – ‘The Substance’
Marianne Jean-Baptiste – ‘Hard Truths’
Karla Sofía Gascón – ‘Emilia Pérez’
Leading Actor
Winner: Adrien Brody – ‘The Brutalist’
Timothée Chalamet – ‘A Complete Unknown’
Ralph Fiennes – ‘Conclave’
Colman Domingo – ‘Sing Sing’
Sebastian Stan – ‘The Apprentice’
Hugh Grant – ‘Heretic’
Supporting Actress
Winner: Zoe Saldaña – ‘Emilia Pérez’
Selena Gomez – ‘Emilia Pérez’
Ariana Grande – ‘Wicked’
Jamie Lee Curtis – ‘The Last Showgirl’
Felicity Jones – ‘The Brutalist’
Isabella Rossellini – ‘Conclave’
Supporting Actor
Winner: Kieran Culkin – ‘A Real Pain’
Clarence Maclin – ‘Sing Sing’
Yura Borisov – ‘Anora’
Edward Norton – ‘A Complete Unknown’
Jeremy Strong – ‘The Apprentice’
Guy Pearce – ‘The Brutalist’
Director
Winner: Brady Corbet – ‘The Brutalist’
Edward Berger – ‘Conclave’
Denis Villeneuve – ‘Dune: Part Two’
Sean Baker – ‘Anora’
Coralie Fargeat – ‘The Substance’
Jacques Audiard – ‘Emilia Pérez’
Continued List: BAFTA Winners
Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer
Winner: Kneecap
Monkey Man
Santosh
Hoard
Sister Midnight
Film not in the English language
Winner: Emilia Pérez
Kneecap
All We Imagine As Light
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
I’m Still Here
Documentary
Winner: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Daughters
No Other Land
Black Box Diaries
Will & Harper
Animated Film
Winner: Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Inside Out 2
Flow
The Wild Robot
Children’s and family film
Winner: Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Kensuke’s Kingdom
Flow
The Wild Robot
Original Screenplay
Winner: A Real Pain
Anora
Kneecap
The Brutalist
The Substance
Adapted Screenplay
Winner: Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Nickel Boys
A Complete Unknown
Sing Sing
EE Bafta rising star award (voted for by the public)
Winner: David Jonsson
Marisa Abela
Mikey Madison
Jharrel Jerome
Nabhaan Rizwan
Bafta Fellowship
Winner: Warwick Davis
Casting
Winner: Anora
The Apprentice
Conclave
A Complete Unknown
Kneecap
Original Score
Winner: The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg
Emilia Pérez – Camille, Clément Ducol
Nosferatu – Robin Carolan
Conclave – Volker Bertelmann
The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers
Cinematography
Winner: The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Costume Design
Winner: Wicked
A Complete Unknown
Conclave Blitz
Nosferatu
Editing
Winner: Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Anora
Kneecap
Hair and Make-up
Winner: The Substance
Emilia Pérez
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Wicked
Production Design
Winner: Wicked
Conclave
The Brutalist
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Sound Winner: Dune: Part
Two Gladiator II
The Substance
Blitz
Wicked
Special Visual Effects
Winner: Dune: Part Two
Gladiator II
Better Man
Wicked
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
British Short Animation
Winner: Wander to Wonder
Mog’s Christmas
Adiós
British Short Film
Winner: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Marion
Milk
Stomach Bug
The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
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What’s Next This Award Season?
Worried that your favorite actor or actress hasn’t won all the awards you’ve been anticipating? Don’t fret—the Oscars are just six days away! We’ll keep you updated with results and potential candidate outcomes.
Quick List for February Award Season:
February 2: Oscars
February 11: Queerties Awards
February 14: ACE Eddie Awards (American Cinema Editors; postponed from January 18)
February 27: GLAAD Media Awards
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Emma Gladstone is an entertainment journalist dedicated to offering a fresh perspective in today’s media landscape. As a content writer for The Hollywood Insider, her goal is to serve as a break from negativity by focusing on positive, human-centered angles that uplift and inspire. Writing reviews and feature stories for The Hollywood Insider, Emma celebrates the transformative and authentic power of reporting, to promote meaningful change and substance in media. Her passion for global entertainment fuels her writing, creating stories that educate, empower, and resonate deeply with readers. Emma is truly thrilled to be writing for The Hollywood Insider, as their values align closely with hers.
