Awards ceremonies hold a unique significance, serving as a momentous occasion to honour and acknowledge the dedicated efforts of not only the talented actors but also the entire crew that collaboratively works to bring a cinematic masterpiece to life. Today, on January 18, 2024, the excitement reached its peak as the curtain was lifted on the highly anticipated EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 Nominations. The revelations unfolded through a captivating live stream broadcasted directly from the iconic BAFTA headquarters situated at 195 Piccadilly. This ceremonious event marks a pivotal juncture, showcasing the industry’s commitment to recognising and applauding the outstanding contributions of those behind the scenes, laying the groundwork for yet another year of cinematic brilliance.
Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer dominates this year’s Bafta Film Award nominations, securing an impressive total of 13 nods. Among them is a well-deserved nomination for Cillian Murphy, recognised for his compelling portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the esteemed theoretical physicist often referred to as the father of the atomic bomb. In the realm of nominations, the summer box office contender Barbie stands tall with five, sharing the spotlight with the cult hit drama Saltburn. Meanwhile, Poor Things earns recognition with an impressive 11 nominations, while both Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest command attention with nine nominations each.
Check Out the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2024 Nominations
Best film
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Outstanding British film
All of Us Strangers
How To Have Sex
Napoleon
The Old Oak
Poor Things
Rye Lane
Saltburn
Scrapper
Wonka
The Zone of Interest
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)
Leading actor
Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
Colman Domingo (Rustin)
Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers)
Barry Keoghan (Saltburn)
Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer)
Teo Yoo (Past Lives)
Supporting actor
Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon)
Robert Downey Jr (Oppenheimer)
Jacob Elordi (Saltburn)
Ryan Gosling (Barbie)
Paul Mescal (All of Us Strangers)
Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers)
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)
Director
Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
Alexander Payne (The Holdovers)
Bradley Cooper (Maestro)
Jonathan Glazer (The Zone of Interest)
Andrew Haigh (All of Us Strangers)
Justine Triet (Anatomy of a Fall)
Best Animated film
The Boy and the Heron
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Elemental
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Documentary
20 Days In Mariupol
American Symphony
Beyond Utopia
Still: A Michael J Fox Movie
Wham!
Best Film not in the English language
20 Days In Mariupol
Anatomy of a Fall
Past Lives
Society of the Snow
The Zone of Interest
Best Original Screenplay
Anatomy of a Fall
Barbie
The Holdovers
Maestro
Past Lives
EE Bafta Rising Star Award
Phoebe Dynevor
Ayo Edebiri
Jacob Elordi
Mia Mckenna-Bruce
Sophie Wilde
Best Original score
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Saltburn
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Best Casting
All of Us Strangers
Anatomy of a Fall
The Holdovers
How To Have Sex
Killers of the Flower Moon
Best Cinematography
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
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)
Earth Mama- Savanah Leaf (writer, director, producer), Shirley O’Connor (producer), Medb Riordan (producer)
How To Have Sex- Molly Manning Walker (writer, director)
Is There Anybody Out There?- Ella Glendining (director)
Best Editing
Anatomy of a Fall
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Best Production design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Best Costume design
Barbie
Killers of the Flower Moon
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Best Make-up and Hair
Killers of the Flower Moon
Maestro
Napoleon
Oppenheimer
Poor Things
Sound
Ferrari
Maestro
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Oppenheimer
The Zone of Interest
Best Special visual effects
The Creator
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
Poor Things
Best British short film
Festival of Slaps
Gorka
Jellyfish and Lobster
Such a Lovely Day
Yellow
Best British short animation
Crab Day
Visible Mending
Wild Summon
The 77th British Academy Film Awards is scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank Centre.
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