Unveiling the Best of BAFTA 2024: A Comprehensive Look at the Winners’ Circle
Step into the glimmering realm of cinematic triumphs as we unveil the crème de la crème of the BAFTA Awards 2024. With an air of anticipation lingering, the night unfolded to reveal the unparalleled excellence in filmmaking, with each award symbolizing a remarkable achievement in storytelling and artistry. From captivating performances to breathtaking visuals, join us on a journey through the heart of the winners’ circle, where the magic of cinema comes to life.
The glitz, glamour, and anticipation were palpable at the 2024 BAFTA Awards, where the crème de la crème of the film industry gathered to celebrate cinematic excellence. From captivating performances to awe-inspiring visuals, the evening was a testament to the power of storytelling on the silver screen. Among the night’s big winners were “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things,” which clinched multiple accolades, while other contenders like “Barbie” and “Maestro” faced unexpected setbacks. Let’s delve into the highlights of this star-studded event and uncover the triumphs and surprises that unfolded on the prestigious BAFTA stage.
Oppenheimer Dominates: Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus, “Oppenheimer,” emerged as the undisputed champion of the evening, securing accolades across various categories. Nolan’s masterful direction, coupled with Cillian Murphy’s stellar portrayal, propelled the film to claim seven golden BAFTA masks, including the coveted title of Best Film. The saga of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s enigmatic journey captivated audiences and critics alike, cementing its place as a cinematic tour de force.
Poor Things Shines Bright: Hot on the heels of “Oppenheimer” was “Poor Things,” a dark horse that exceeded expectations with its five wins. The unconventional narrative and captivating performances resonated with the BAFTA voters, propelling the film to prominence in categories ranging from acting to production design. Yorgos Lanthimos’ directorial prowess, combined with Emma Stone’s compelling portrayal, ensured that “Poor Things” left an indelible mark on the evening’s proceedings.
Surprise Snubs: Despite the anticipation surrounding certain contenders, the night brought its fair share of surprises, with notable films like “Barbie” and “Maestro” facing unexpected shutouts. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s imaginative reimagining of the iconic doll’s tale failed to sway the BAFTA voters, while Bradley Cooper’s ambitious project, “Maestro,” fell short of expectations. The evening’s proceedings underscored the unpredictable nature of awards season, where even the most acclaimed works can face unexpected challenges on the path to recognition.
Memorable Moments: Beyond the accolades, the 2024 BAFTA Awards were punctuated by memorable moments that captured the essence of cinematic artistry. From David Tennant’s entertaining hosting antics to Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s soul-stirring performance, the evening was a celebration of creativity and talent. Notable highlights included Hannah Waddingham’s poignant rendition of “Time After Time” during the In Memoriam segment and Michael J. Fox’s inspiring appearance to present the Best Film award, eliciting heartfelt applause from the audience.
As the curtains closed on the 2024 BAFTA Awards, the film industry witnessed a night of triumphs, surprises, and unforgettable moments. From the dominance of “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” to the unexpected snubs faced by other contenders, the event showcased the diversity and dynamism of contemporary cinema. As we applaud the winners and reflect on the evening’s highlights, one thing remains certain: the magic of storytelling continues to captivate audiences worldwide, reaffirming the timeless allure of the silver screen.
See the full list of BAFTA winners below.
BEST FILM
“Anatomy of a Fall” — Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion
“The Holdovers” — Mark Johnson
“Killers of the Flower Moon” — Dan Friedkin, Daniel Lupi, Martin Scorsese, Bradley Thomas
“Oppenheimer” — Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas — WINNER
“Poor Things” — Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrew Lowe, Emma Stone
DIRECTOR
“All of Us Strangers,” Andrew Haigh
“Anatomy of a Fall,” Justine Triet
“The Holdovers,” Alexander Payne
“Maestro,” Bradley Cooper
“Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan — WINNER
“The Zone of Interest,” Jonathan Glazer
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Emily Blunt, “Oppenheimer”
Danielle Brooks, “The Color Purple”
Claire Foy, “All of Us Strangers”
Sandra Hüller, “The Zone of Interest,”
Rosamund Pike, “Saltburn”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers” — WINNER
SUPPORTING ACTOR
Robert De Niro, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer” — WINNER
Jacob Elordi, “Saltburn”
Ryan Gosling, “Barbie”
Paul Mescal, “All of Us Strangers”
Dominic Sessa, “The Holdovers”
LEADING ACTRESS
Fantasia Barrino, “The Color Purple”
Sandra Hüller, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Carey Mulligan, “Maestro”
Vivian Oparah, “Rye Lane”
Margot Robbie, “Barbie”
Emma Stone, “Poor Things” — WINNER
LEADING ACTOR
Bradley Cooper, “Maestro”
Colman Domingo, “Rustin”
Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Barry Keoghan, “Saltburn”
Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer” — WINNER
Teo Yoo, “Past Lives”
RISING STAR AWARD
Phoebe Dynevor
Ayo Edebiri
Jacob Elordi
Mia McKenna-Bruce — WINNER
Sophie Wilde
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
“Anatomy of a Fall” — Justine Triet, Arthur Harari – WINNER
“Barbie” — Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
“The Holdovers” — David Hemingson
“Maestro” — Bradley Cooper, Josh Singer
“Past Lives” — Celine Song
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
“All of Us Strangers,” Andrew Haigh
“American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson — WINNER
“Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan
“Poor Things,” Tony McNamara
“The Zone of Interest,” Jonathan Glazer
FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
“20 Days in Mariupol” — Mstyslav Chernov, Raney Aronson Rath
“Anatomy of a Fall” — Justine Triet, Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion
“Past Lives” — Celine Song, David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon
“Society of the Snow” — J.A. Bayona, Belen Atienza
“The Zone of Interest” — Jonathan Glazer — WINNER
ANIMATED FILM
“The Boy and the Heron” — Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki – WINNER
“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” — Sam Fell, Leyla Hobart, Steve Pegram
“Elemental” — Peter Sohn, Denise Ream
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” — Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Avi Arad, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, Christina Steinberg
DOCUMENTARY
“20 Days in Mariupol” — Mstyslav Chernov, Raney Aronson Rath — WINNER
“American Symphony” — Matthew Heineman, Lauren Domino, Joedan Okun
“Beyond Utopia” — Madeleine Gavin, Rachel Cohen, Jana Edelbaum
“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” — Davis Guggenheim, Jonathan King, Annetta Marion
“Wham!” — Chris Smith
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
“All of Us Strangers” — Andrew Haigh, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Sarah Harvey
“How to Have Sex” — Molly Manning Walker, Emily Leo, Ivana MacKinnon, Konstantinos Kontovrakis
“Napoleon” — Ridley Scott, Mark Huffam, Kevin J. Walsh, David Scarpa
“The Old Oak” — Ken Loach, Rebecca O’Brien, Paul Laverty
“Poor Things” — Yorgos Lanthimos, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Emma Stone, Tony McNamara
“Rye Lane” — Raine Allen-Miller, Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones, Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia
“Saltburn” — Emerald Fennell, Josey McNamara, Margot Robbie
“Scrapper” — Charlotte Regan, Theo Barrowclough
“Wonka” — Paul King, Alexandra Derbyshire, David Heyman, Simon Farnaby
“The Zone of Interest” — Jonathan Glazer, James Wilson, Ewa Puszczyńska — WINNER
OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER
“Blue Bag Life” — Lisa Selby (Director), Rebecca Lloyd-Evans (Director, Producer), Alex Fry (Producer)
“Bobi Wine: The People’s President” — Christopher Sharp (Director) [also directed Moses Bwayo]
“Earth Mama” — Savanah Leaf (Writer, Director, Producer), Shirley O’Connor (Producer), Medb Riordan (Producer) — WINNER
“How to Have Sex” — Molly Manning Walker (Writer, Director)
“Is There Anybody Out There?” — Ella Glendining (Director)
CASTING
“All of Us Strangers” — Kahleen Crawford
“Anatomy of a Fall” — Cynthia Arra
“The Holdovers” — Susan Shopmaker — WINNER
“How to Have Sex” — Isabella Odoffin
“Killers of the Flower Moon” — Ellen Lewis, Rene Haynes
CINEMATOGRAPHY
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Rodrigo Prieto
“Maestro,” Matthew Libatique
“Oppenheimer,” Hoyte van Hoytema — WINNER
“Poor Things,” Robbie Ryan
“The Zone of Interest,” Łukasz Żal
EDITING
“Anatomy of a Fall,” Laurent Sénéchal
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Thelma Schoonmaker
“Oppenheimer,” Jennifer Lame — WINNER
“Poor Things,” Yorgos Mavropsaridis
“The Zone of Interest,” Paul Watts
COSTUME DESIGN
“Barbie,” Jacqueline Durran
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Jacqueline West
“Napoleon,” Dave Crossman, Janty Yates
“Oppenheimer,” Ellen Mirojnick
“Poor Things,” Holly Waddington — WINNER
MAKE UP & HAIR
“Killers of the Flower Moon” — Kay Georgiou, Thomas Nellen
“Maestro” — Sian Grigg, Kay Georgiou, Kazu Hiro, Lori McCoy-Bell
“Napoleon” — Jana Carboni, Francesco Pegoretti, Satinder Chumber, Julia Vernon
“Oppenheimer” — Luisa Abel, Jaime Leigh McIntosh, Jason Hamer, Ahou Mofid
“Poor Things” — Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier, Josh Weston — WINNER
ORIGINAL SCORE
“Killers of the Flower Moon,” Robbie Robertson
“Oppenheimer,” Ludwig Göransson — WINNER
“Poor Things,” Jerskin Fendrix
“Saltburn,” Anthony Willis
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Daniel Pemberton
PRODUCTION DESIGN
“Barbie” — Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer
“Killers of the Flower Moon” — Jack Fisk, Adam Willis
“Oppenheimer” — Ruth De Jong, Claire Kaufman
“Poor Things” — Shona Heath, James Price, Zsuzsa Mihalek — WINNER
“The Zone of Interest” — Chris Oddy, Joanna Maria Kuś, Katarzyna Sikora
SOUND
“Ferrari” — Angelo Bonanni, Tony Lamberti, Andy Nelson, Lee Orloff, Bernard Weiser
“Maestro” — Richard King, Steve Morrow, Tom Ozanich, Jason Ruder, Dean Zupancic
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” — Chris Burdon, James H. Mather, Chris Munro, Mark Taylor
“Oppenheimer” — Willie Burton, Richard King, Kevin O’Connell, Gary A. Rizzo
“The Zone of Interest” — Johnnie Burn, Tarn Willers — WINNER
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
“The Creator” — Jonathan Bullock, Charmaine Chan, Ian Comley, Jay Cooper
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” — Theo Bialek, Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams
“Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” — Neil Corbould, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland, Alex Wuttke
“Napoleon” — Henry Badgett, Neil Corbould, Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet
“Poor Things” — Simon Hughes – WINNER
BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION
“Crab Day” — Ross Stringer, Bartosz Stanislawek, Aleksandra Sykulak — WINNER
“Visible Mending” — Samantha Moore, Tilley Bancroft
“Wild Summon” — Karni Arieli, Saul Freed, Jay Woolley
BRITISH SHORT FILM
“Festival of Slaps” — Abdou Cissé, Cheri Darbon, George Telfer
“Gorka” — Joe Weiland, Alex Jefferson
“Jellyfish and Lobster” — Yasmin Afifi, Elizabeth Rufai — WINNER
“Such a Lovely Day” — Simon Woods, Polly Stokes, Emma Norton, Kate Phibbs
“Yellow” — Elham Ehsas, Dina Mousawi, Azeem Bhati, Yiannis Manolopoulos
