And the Winners Are…
The 2024 British Academy Film Awards, held on Sunday, have crowned their champions in various categories. Among the notable winners are:
Film: “Oppenheimer”
British Film: “The Zone of Interest”
Director: Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer”
Actor: Cillian Murphy for “Oppenheimer”
Actress: Emma Stone for “Poor Things”
Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr. for “Oppenheimer”
Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph for “The Holdovers”
Celebrating Excellence
The event also recognized talents in various technical categories:
Rising Star (voted by the public): Mia McKenna-Bruce
Outstanding British Debut: Savannah Leaf, Shirley O’Connor, and Medb Riordan for “Earth Mama”
Original Screenplay: Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall”
Adapted Screenplay: Cord Jefferson for “American Fiction”
Creative Brilliance
Other categories that highlighted the best in filmmaking include:
Film Not in the English Language: “The Zone of Interest”
Musical Score: Ludwig Goransson for “Oppenheimer”
Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema for “Oppenheimer”
Technical Mastery
Recognition was also given to the technical aspects of film production:
Editing: Jennifer Lame for “Oppenheimer”
Production Design: Shona Heath, James Price, and Zsuzsa Mihalek for “Poor Things”
Costume Design: Holly Waddington for “Poor Things”
Completing the Picture
Additionally, awards were presented for:
Sound: Johnnie Burn and Tarn Willers for “The Zone of Interest”
Casting: Susan Shopmaker for “The Holdovers”
Visual Effects: Simon Hughes for “Poor Things”
Special Recognition
Acknowledgment was given to outstanding achievements in:
Animated Film: “The Boy and the Heron”
British Short Film: “Jellyfish and Lobster”
British Short Animation: “Crab Day”
Documentary: “20 Days in Mariupol”
Contributions to Cinema
The prestigious awards also recognized:
Outstanding British contribution to cinema: Film curator June Givanni
BAFTA Fellowship: Samantha Morton
