
The 78th British Academy Film Awards took place on February 16, 2025, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating outstanding achievements in cinema. Hosted by Scottish actor David Tennant, the ceremony honored artists across multiple categories.
Below is a breakdown of the top winners and key highlights from BAFTA 2025:
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Most Awarded Films: The Brutalist and Conclave led the night with four wins each.
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Multiple Winners: Emilia Pérez, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and A Real Pain each secured two awards.
Major Award Winners:
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Best Film: Conclave
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Best Leading Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
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Best Leading Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
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Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
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Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
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Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
Technical and Creative Awards:
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Best Cinematography: The Brutalist
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Best Editing: Conclave
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Best Original Score: The Brutalist
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Best Costume Design: Wicked
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Best Make-Up & Hair: The Substance
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Best Production Design: Wicked
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Best Special Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
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Best Sound: Dune: Part Two
Screenplay and Language Categories:
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Best Original Screenplay: A Real Pain
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Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave
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Best Film Not in the English Language: Emilia Pérez
British and Short Film Categories:
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Outstanding British Film: Conclave
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Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer: Kneecap
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Best British Short Film: Rock, Paper, Scissors
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Best British Short Animation: Wander to Wonder
With a mix of industry veterans and rising stars, BAFTA 2025 showcased a diverse and evolving cinematic landscape, celebrating both artistic excellence and new talent.
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