BAFTA 2025: List of Winners and Highlights

The 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) took place on February 16, 2025, at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating outstanding achievements in film. The evening's top honors were shared by "Conclave" and "The Brutalist," each securing four awards.

Major Winners:

• Best Film: "Conclave"

• Outstanding British Film: "Conclave"

• Best Director: Brady Corbet for "The Brutalist"

• Leading Actor: Adrien Brody in "The Brutalist"

• Leading Actress: Mikey Madison in "Anora"

• Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin in "A Real Pain"

• Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña in "Emilia Pérez"

Notable Highlights:

• "Conclave," directed by Edward Berger, dominated with awards for Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Editing.

• "The Brutalist" earned accolades for Best Director (Brady Corbet), Leading Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.

• "Anora" saw Mikey Madison take home the Leading Actress award, while "A Real Pain" was recognized for Best Original Screenplay and Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin).

• The BAFTA Fellowship, honoring outstanding contributions to cinema, was awarded to Warwick Davis.

The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, was marked by unexpected victories and celebrated the diverse talent within the film industry.

🎬 The Awards Season Continues! 🎬

The 97th Academy Awards are just around the corner! The Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Stay tuned with me at E Weekly News for all the latest updates, predictions, and winners as we count down to Hollywood’s biggest night!

– Patty K.