Most people are aware of the US Grammy Awards and Oscars, but how much do you know about BAFTA, the largest film awards organization in the UK?
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), which is regarded as the British equivalent of the Oscars, is renowned for its mission to guarantee that individuals from all backgrounds have the chance to succeed in the film industry and to present rich and varied tales for audiences to enjoy.
This they have achieved over the past 77 years through their various mentorship, scholarships, games and awards programs. As per the association’s yearly tradition, BAFTA has unveiled the list of nominees for this year’s awards.
Here are key highlights about the BAFTA 2024 Nominations:
- The 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards feature 25 awards categories.
- A total of 38 films were nominated with Oppenheimer leading with 13 nominations, securing the top spot among films.
- Among the 23 performance category nominees, 11 are receiving their first BAFTA Film nomination.
- In the Best Director category, four out of six are first-time Director nominees.
- Among this year’s seven EE Rising Star nominee, Jacob Elordi is the only first-time nominee, accompanied by six former EE Rising Stars
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, February 18th, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with David Tennant hosting for the first time.
On January 18, 2024, BAFTA unveiled the nominations for the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in film from the past year. This year, a total of 38 films received nominations. Among them, the top ten with the most nominations include:
- Oppenheimer: 13 nominations
- Poor Things: 11 nominations
- Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest: 9 nominations each
- Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, and Maestro: 7 nominations each
- All of Us Strangers: 6 nominations
- Barbie and Saltburn: 5 nominations
Other films nominated include:
- Napoleon – 4 Nominations
- How to Have Sex and Past Lives – 3 nominations each
- 20 Days in Mariupol, The Color Purple, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Rye Lane and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – 2 nominations each
- One nomination for each of the following: American Fiction, American Symphony, Beyond Utopia, Blue Bag Life, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, The Boy And The Heron, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, The Creator, Earth Mama, Elemental, Ferrari, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Is There Anybody Out There? The Old Oak, Rustin, Scrapper, Society of the Snow, Still: A Michael J Fox Movie, Wham! and Wonka
- The following British shorts were nominated: Crab Day, Visible Mending, Wild Summon, Festival of Slaps, Gorka, Jellyfish and Lobster, Such A Lovely Day, and Yellow
View the full nomination list HERE
Notably in this year’s nomination is the presence of newcomers dominating the BAFTA Film Awards stage with 11 out of 23 performance category nominees earning their maiden BAFTA nods. From Sandra Hüller’s impactful roles in “Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest” to Cillian Murphy’s stellar performance in “Oppenheimer.” This year’s nomination list is a lineup brimming with fresh talent.
Also joining the spotlight is Jacob Elordi, this year’s EE Rising Star nominee, accompanied by six esteemed former EE Rising Stars, including Emily Blunt, Carey Mulligan, and Emma Stone, each leaving an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape since their debut.
The Best Director category takes a captivating turn with four out of six directors stepping into the limelight for the first time. Jonathan Glazer, Andrew Haigh, Alexander Payne, and Justine Triet promise an exhilarating competition, each vying for the coveted title, and none of them carrying the weight of a previous win.
Adding to the anticipation, the 2023-4 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort showcases its brilliance with three directors receiving nominations alongside Vivian Oparah. Raine Allen-Miller and Charlotte Regan shine in Outstanding British Film, while Ella Glendining captivates in Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer.
Get ready for a cinematic extravaganza like never before! In a speech by Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, on the 18th of January, she said : “The 38 films nominated by BAFTA voters today span an extraordinary range of genres and stories. The field this year is incredibly strong. More films were entered, making the selection process particularly tough for our voting members.
The films and talented people nominated represent some of the most talked about films of the year, the most critically acclaimed, and films yet to be released and discovered by audiences. With a month to go until the EE BAFTAs on 18 February.
We encourage film fans everywhere to watch as many nominated films as possible and find out more about the people who make them by listening to our new official podcast, Countdown to the BAFTAs, which is available widely on podcast platforms from today.”
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, February 18th, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with David Tennant hosting for the first time.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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