BAFTA 2025: Full Winners List and Unforgetable Moments INSIDE

BAFTA 2025: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards is one of the biggest nights in the film industry, celebrating outstanding achievements in movies across various categories. Often considered a strong predictor for the Oscars, the BAFTAs highlight the best in directing, acting, and technical brilliance. The 78th edition of the awards saw some major wins, with Conclave and The Brutalist taking home multiple trophies. Meanwhile, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez continued its strong awards season performance by winning Best Film Not in the English Language. Unfortunately, India’s All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, missed out on the award, marking its third loss this season after the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards.

BAFTA 2025: Full List of Winners

• Best Film: Conclave
• Best Director: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)
• Best Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Best Actress in a Leading Role: Mikey Madison (Anora)
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
• Best Original Screenplay: Jesse Eisenberg (A Real Pain)
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)
• Best Animated Film: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• Best Documentary: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
• Best Film Not in the English Language: Emilia Pérez
• Best Casting: Anora
• Best Cinematography: The Brutalist
• Best Costume Design: Wicked
• Best Editing: Conclave
• Best Make Up & Hair: The Substance
• Best Original Score: The Brutalist
• Best Production Design: Wicked
• Best Sound: Dune: Part Two
• Best Special Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
• Outstanding British Film: Conclave
• Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: Kneecap
• Best British Short Animation: Wander to Wonder
• Best British Short Film: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Unforgetable Moments at BAFTA 2025

Brian Cox Leads a Singalong

This year’s ceremony began on a light-hearted note with host David Tennant playing a pre-recorded skit featuring Scottish actor Brian Cox. The segment took an amusing turn when Cox started singing The Proclaimers’ classic hit I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles). Many celebrities, including Camila Cabello, James McAvoy, and Colman Domingo, joined in the singalong, while Adrien Brody and Demi Moore chose to sit back and enjoy the performance.

Conclave and The Brutalist Steal the Show

Edward Berger’s Conclave emerged as the biggest winner of the night, bagging multiple awards, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, and Outstanding British Film. The political thriller has been a major contender this season and continued its impressive run at the BAFTAs.

Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist also had a strong showing, winning four awards. It took home Best Director, and Adrien Brody won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the film. The movie’s stunning visuals also earned it the Best Cinematography award, while its powerful score secured Best Original Score.

Jesse Eisenberg’s Sweet Shoutout to His Wife

Upon winning Best Original Screenplay for A Real Pain, Jesse Eisenberg delivered an acceptance speech that blended his signature self-deprecating humor with heartfelt gratitude. He started by expressing surprise at his win, joking that it was so unexpected even his wife, Anna Strout, chose not to attend the ceremony. However, he quickly shifted to a more emotional note, thanking his wife for shaping his worldview, saying, “You’ve put every worthwhile thought into my head over the last 20 years. I love you so much.”

Jeff Goldblum’s Emotional Rendition of As Time Goes By

The “In Memoriam” segment took an emotional turn when Jeff Goldblum performed a touching rendition of As Time Goes By. His soulful performance paid tribute to the industry’s legends who passed away, leaving many in the audience teary-eyed as they remembered those who had left a lasting impact on cinema.

Mikey Madison Expresses Gratitude to Sex Workers

One of the most poignant moments of the night came when Mikey Madison won Best Actress in a Leading Role for Anora, beating industry veterans like Demi Moore. In her speech, Madison took a moment to acknowledge the sex worker community, with whom she had worked while preparing for her role. “I just want to say I see you, you deserve respect and human decency,” she said. “I will always be a friend and an ally, and I implore others to do the same.”

Selena Gomez Hesitates While Announcing Kneecap’s Director

No award show is complete without a near-mishap, and this year, Selena Gomez had one of those moments. While presenting the award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer, she panicked upon seeing the winner’s name on the envelope. Instead of attempting to pronounce the full name of Kneecap’s director, Rich Peppiatt, she simply said his first name to avoid any potential embarrassment.

Zoe Saldaña’s Emotional Speech

After delivering a heartfelt speech at the Golden Globes last month, Zoe Saldaña once again moved the audience with her acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Emilia Pérez. She spoke about the power of films in sparking change and inspiring thought, saying, “Films should inspire change, touching hearts and provoking thought, and I truly hope Emilia Pérez has done that.”

She then lightened the mood by poking fun at her own accent, adding, “Voices need to be heard—just maybe not my English accent. Bye, guys.”

Emilia Pérez Continues Its Winning Streak

French filmmaker Jacques Audiard’s musical crime drama Emilia Pérez continued its dominance in international film awards. The movie won Best Film Not in the English Language, solidifying its position as a top foreign film this year. Additionally, Zoe Saldaña won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in the film.

All We Imagine As Light Falls Short

Despite making history as only the seventh Indian film to receive a BAFTA nomination in this category, All We Imagine As Light couldn’t clinch the award. The film, which tells the story of two Malayali nurses navigating life in Mumbai, has received widespread acclaim. It even won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, making it a landmark achievement for Indian cinema. While it didn’t win at the BAFTAs, its nomination alone is a big moment for Indian filmmakers.

Other Major Wins of the Night

Mikey Madison won Best Actress in a Leading Role for Anora, while Kieran Culkin took home Best Actor in a Supporting Role for A Real Pain. Jesse Eisenberg won Best Original Screenplay for A Real Pain, and Peter Straughan won Best Adapted Screenplay for Conclave.

Dune: Part Two made its presence felt in the technical categories, winning Best Sound and Best Special Visual Effects. Meanwhile, Wicked shined in Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

The BAFTAs have once again set the stage for the Oscars. Now, all eyes are on the Academy Awards to see how these winners will fare next!

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