January has half passed and here comes the good News for all the Entertainment enthusiasts!
BAFTA has announced the full list of nominations in different categories for its upcoming event on 16th February 2025 at London’s Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank with David Tennant as the host.
Keep reading to know the comprehensive list of BAFTA 2025 Nominations with other details.
What is BAFTA?
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA, of course!) is a prestigious organization that honors excellence in the film, television, and gaming industries. Established in 1947, BAFTA aims to promote and support the art forms of the moving image through various initiatives, including awards, scholarships, and educational programs.
Key Functions of BAFTA
1. Awards:
BAFTA is best known for its annual awards ceremonies, which recognize outstanding achievements in film, television, and video games. The BAFTA Awards are considered one of the most significant accolades in the entertainment industry.
2. Membership:
The organization comprises members from various sectors of the film and television industries, including actors, directors, producers, and writers. Membership provides access to exclusive events, screenings, and networking opportunities.
3. Education and Outreach:
BAFTA is committed to fostering new talent through educational programs and initiatives aimed at young filmmakers and industry professionals. This includes workshops, mentorships, and scholarships.
4. International Presence:
While BAFTA is based in the UK, it has a global influence and collaborates with other international film academies to promote excellence in cinema worldwide.
Overall, BAFTA plays a crucial role in celebrating artistic achievements and supporting the creative community within the film and television sectors.
What is the Frequency of BAFTA Nominations?
The BAFTA nominations occur annually as part of the EE BAFTA Film Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements in film.
The nomination process consists of three voting rounds: Longlisting, Nominations, and Winners, conducted by BAFTA’s global voting membership.
Frequency of Nominations:
- Annual Event: BAFTA nominations are announced each year, typically in January, leading up to the awards ceremony.
- Voting Rounds: The voting process includes:
- Longlisting: Initial selection of films and talent.
- Nominations: Final nominees are determined from the longlist.
- Winners: The final round of voting selects the winners from the nominees.
Recent Trends:
In 2025, a total of 42 films received nominations. The leading films included:
- Conclave with 12 nominations
- Emilia Pérez with 11 nominations
- The Brutalist with 9 nominations
- Several others received between 6 to 7 nominations.
The winners for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards will be announced on February 16, 2025, following the nomination announcement on January 15, 2025.
BAFTA 2025 Nominations: List of All Nominees
Best Film:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
Outstanding British Film:
- Bird
- Blitz
- Conclave
- Gladiator II
- Hard Truths
- Kneecap
- Lee
- Love Lies Bleeding
- The Outrun
- Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Documentary:
- Black Box Diaries
- Daughters
- No Other Land
- Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
- Will & Harper
Best Leading Actor:
- Adrien Brody for “The Brutalist”
- Timothée Chalamet for “A Complete Unknown”
- Colman Domingo for “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes for “Conclave”
- Hugh Grant for “Heretic”
- Sebastian Stan for “The Apprentice”
Best Leading Actress:
- Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón for “Emilia Pérez”
- Marianne Jean-Baptiste for “Hard Truths”
- Mikey Madison for “Anora”
- Demi Moore for “The Substance”
- Saoirse Ronan for “The Outrun“
Best Supporting Actor:
- Yura Borisov for “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin for “A Real Pain”
- Clarence Maclin for “Sing Sing”
- Guy Pearce for “The Brutalist”
- Jeremy Strong for “The Apprentice”
- Edward Norton for “A Complete Unknown”
Best Supporting Actress:
- Selena Gomez for “Emilia Pérez”
- Ariana Grande for “Wicked”
- Felicity Jones for “The Brutalist”
- Isabella Rossellini for “Conclave”
- Zoe Saldaña for “Emilia Pérez”
- Jamie Lee Curtis for “The Last Showgirl”
Rising Star Award:
- Marisa Abela
- Jharrel Jerome
- David Jonsson
- Mikey Madison
- Nabhaan Rizwan
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer:
- Luna Carmoon for “Hoard”
- Rich Peppiatt for “Kneecap”
- Dev Patel for “Monkey Man”
- Sandhya Suri, James Bowsher, Balthazar de Ganay, Alan McAlex, and Mike Goodridge for “Santosh”
- Karan Kandhari for “Sister Midnight”
Original Screenplay:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- Kneecap
- A Real Pain
- The Substance
Adapted Screenplay:
- James Mangold and Jay Cocks for “A Complete Unknown”
- Peter Straughan for “Conclave”
- Jacques Audiard for “Emilia Pérez”
- RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes for “Nickel Boys”
- Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence ‘Divine Eye’ Maclin, John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield for “Sing Sing”
Film Not in The English Language:
- All We Imagine as Light
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui)
- Kneecap
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Children’s and Family Film:
- Flow
- Kensuke’s Kingdom
- Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Animated Film:
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Casting:
- Sean Baker, Samantha Quan for “Anora”
- Stephanie Gorin, Carmen Cuba for “The Apprentice”
- Yesi Ramirez for “A Complete Unknown”
- Nina Gold, Martin Ware for “Conclave”
- Carla Stronge “Kneecap”
Cinematography:
- Lol Crawley for “The Brutalist”
- Stéphane Fontaine for “Conclave”
- Greig Fraser for “Dune: Part Two”
- Paul Guilhaume for “Emilia Pérez”
- Jarin Blaschke for “Nosferatu”
Editing:
- Sean Baker for “Anora”
- Nick Emerson for “Conclave”
- Joe Walker for “Dune: Part Two”
- Juliette Welfling for “Emilia Pérez”
- Julian Ulrichs, Chris Gill for “Kneecap”
Costume Design:
- Jacqueline Durran for “Blitz”
- Arianne Phillips for “A Complete Unknown”
- Lisy Christl for “Conclave”
- Linda Muir for “Nosferatu”
- Paul Tazewell for “Wicked”
Makeup and Hair:
- Love Larson, Eva Von Bahr for “Dune: Part Two”
- Julia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier, Jean-Christophe Spadaccini, Romain Marietti for “Emilia Pérez”
- David White, Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton for “Nosferatu”
- Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon, Frédérique Arguello, Marilyne Scarselli for “The Substance”
- Frances Hannon, Laura Blount, Sarah Nuth for “Wicked”
Original Score:
- Daniel Blumberg for “The Brutalist”
- Volker Bertelmann for “Conclave”
- Camille, Clément Ducol for “Emilia Pérez”
- Robin Carolan for “Nosferatu”
- Kris Bowers for “The Wild Robot”
Production Design:
- Judy Becker, Patricia Cuccia for “The Brutalist”
- Suzie Davies, Cynthia Sleiter for “Conclave”
- Patrice Vermette, Shane Vieau for “Dune: Part Two”
- Craig Lathrop for “Nosferatu”
- Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales for “Wicked”
Sound:
- John Casali, Paul Cotterell, James Harrison for “Blitz”
- Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill, Gareth John, and Richard King for “Dune: Part Two”
- Stéphane Bucher, Matthew Collinge, Paul Massey Danny Sheehan for “Gladiator II”
- Valérie Deloof, Victor Fleurant, Victor Praud, Stéphane Thiébaut, Emmanuelle Villard for “The Substance”
- Robin Baynton, Simon Hayes, John Marquis, Andy Nelson, Nancy Nugent Title for “Wicked”
Special Visual Effects:
- Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, Peter Stubbs for “Better Man”
- Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Gerd Nefzer, Rhys Salcombe for “Dune: Part Two”
- Mark Bakowski, Neil Corbould, Nikki Penny, Pietro Ponti for “Gladiator II”
- Erik Winquist, Rodney Burke, Paul Story, Stephen Unterfranz for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”
- Pablo Helman, Paul Corbould, Jonathan Fawkner, and Anthony Smith for “Wicked”
British Short Animation:
- Adiós
- Mog’s Christmas
- Wander to Wonder
British Short Film:
- The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
- Marion
- Milk
- Rock, Paper, Scissors
- Stomach Bug
Also read: Get Your Daily Dose of Entertainment with Aiyifan
Final Words
The BAFTA 2025 nominations showcase a diverse array of films and talent, with “Conclave” leading with 12 nominations, followed closely by “Emilia Pérez” with 11. The awards ceremony is set for February 16, 2025, promising to highlight outstanding achievements in cinema over the past year.
(Source: Beebom)