BAFTA Awards: What To Know Ahead Of The Dazzling Festivities

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By The Sybarite Team on 13th February 2024

The 79th British Academy Film Awards will be taking place on February 15, honouring the most exceptional national and foreign films of 2026.

Last year, Conclave emerged as the night's most awarded film, securing four BAFTAs, including Best Film and Best British Film. The Brutalist also garnered four awards, notably for Best Director and Best Actor. Emilia Pérez was recognized with awards for Best Film Not in the English Language and Best Supporting Actress.

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What are the BAFTA Awards?

The BAFTA Awards are an acknowledgement and celebration of film, in all its forms. Despite the name, the awards are open to films from anywhere in the world, though there are two categories reserved exclusively for UK features — outstanding British film and outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer. Of course, both awards receive a lot of attention in the home market.

It is also widely acknowledged that the BAFTAs are typically an accurate prediction of impending Oscars success. In 2023, All Quiet on the Western Front took home the BAFTA, with its success ultimately resulting in four Academy Awards as well.

Oppenheimer has the most nominations, with a total of 13 nominations, followed by Poor Things, which has accrued 11.

Where are the BAFTA Awards held?

Held in the Royal Albert Hall in London Kensington, the ceremony will be hosted by David Tennant for the first time.

"I am delighted to have been asked to host the EE BAFTA Film Awards and help celebrate the very best of this year's films and the many brilliant people who bring them to life," he said.

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Should you wish to learn more about the BAFTA ceremony, please do not hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will respond to you promptly.

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