The 2025 Bafta Film Awards celebrated the best in cinematic achievements from the past year, with Conclave and The Brutalist emerging as the big winners of the evening. Both films secured four prestigious awards, marking a successful night for their respective creators. Other standout winners included Wicked, Emilia Pérez, Anora, Dune: Part Two, A Real Pain, and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, each bagging two awards.
The coveted Best Film award went to Conclave, a triumph that recognizes the film’s ability to captivate both audiences and critics. The Brutalist also gained significant recognition, securing the award for Outstanding British Film, with Brady Corbet earning the Best Director accolade for his work on the film.
In the acting categories, Zoe Saldaña took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Emilia Pérez, while Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Real Pain. These wins further cement Culkin’s versatility and Saldaña’s powerful presence in the industry.
The Bafta Fellowship, an honor bestowed for exceptional contributions to the film industry, was awarded to actor Warwick Davis. A seasoned performer, Davis has long been regarded as a legend in the film world. Meanwhile, the EE Bafta Rising Star Award, voted for by the public, was claimed by David Jonsson, a testament to his growing popularity and talent.
The awards also highlighted significant achievements in other technical categories. The Brutalist was praised for its cinematography and original score, both of which were led by remarkable talents like Daniel Blumberg. Dune: Part Two stood out in both sound and special visual effects, underscoring its technical mastery. In animated films, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl captured the hearts of audiences, securing the win for Best Animated Film and Best Children’s and Family Film.
Wicked, the visually stunning musical adaptation, claimed victories for its costume design and production design, further showcasing its artistic achievements. Conclave also earned recognition for its editing, making it one of the most awarded films of the night.
In the documentary category, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story emerged as the winner, while Rock, Paper, Scissors won Best British Short Film, and Wander to Wonder took home the award for Best British Short Animation.
The Bafta Film Awards in 2025 underscored the diversity and creativity within the film industry, celebrating films and individuals whose work continues to shape the landscape of modern cinema.
