[DONE] 2009 Film Awards
08 February 09
Access features, photography and the list of winners and nominees from the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2009.
BEST FILMSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Christian Colson |
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILMMAN ON WIRE – Simon Chinn, James Marsh |
THE CARL FOREMAN AWARDfor Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer or Producer for their First Feature Film STEVE McQUEEN (Director/Writer) – Hunger |
DIRECTORSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Danny Boyle |
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYIN BRUGES – Martin McDonagh |
ADAPTED SCREENPLAYSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Simon Beaufoy |
FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGEI'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG – Yves Marmion, Philippe Claudel |
ANIMATED FILMWALL•E – Andrew Stanton |
LEADING ACTORMICKEY ROURKE – The Wrestler |
LEADING ACTRESSKATE WINSLET – The Reader |
SUPPORTING ACTORHEATH LEDGER – The Dark Knight |
SUPPORTING ACTRESSPENÉLOPE CRUZ – Vicky Cristina Barcelona |
MUSICSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – A. R. Rahman |
CINEMATOGRAPHYSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Anthony Dod Mantle |
EDITINGSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Chris Dickens As there was a tie in this category there are six nominations |
PRODUCTION DESIGNTHE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON – Donald Graham Burt, Victor J. Zolfo CHANGELING – James J. Murakami, Gary Fettis |
COSTUME DESIGNTHE DUCHESS – Michael O'Connor |
SOUNDSLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE – Glenn Freemantle, Resul Pookutty, Richard Pryke, Tom Sayers, Ian Tapp |
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTSTHE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON – Eric Barba, Craig Barron, Nathan McGuinness, Edson Williams |
MAKE UP & HAIRTHE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON – Jean Black, Colleen Callaghan |
SHORT ANIMATIONWALLACE AND GROMIT: A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH – Steve Pegram, Nick Park, Bob Baker |
SHORT FILMSEPTEMBER – Stewart le Maréchal, Esther May Campbell |
ORANGE RISING STAR AWARDNOEL CLARKE |
OUTSTANDING BRITISH CONTRIBUTION TO CINEMAPINEWOOD STUDIOS AND SHEPPERTON STUDIOS |
ACADEMY FELLOWSHIPTERRY GILLIAM |
COMMENTS
2009 Film Awards Features
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The Orange Rising Star Award in 2009 was won by writer/director Noel Clarke.
The Carl Foreman Award in 2009 was presented to Director Steve McQueen for Hunger.
The winners and nominations for the Short Film and Short Animation Awards in 2009.
The Orange Rising Star Award in 2010 was won by actress Kristen Stewart.
The winners of the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2009 on stage at the Royal Opera House.
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erwin
(15-25-2010)
"Perfect choice for Slumdog Millionaire as Best Picture. The collision of East and West is brilliant and the music so remarkable... bravo, Slumdog!"
S Raj
(11-23-2009)
"To all those who worked behind 'Slumdog Millionaire' Congratulations. You have done a fantabulous job. This is one real exposure which Indian Cinema really needed. More than the award you have paved a new path for the Indian Cinema trend to look forward and walk through. A way that the new generation like me really enjoyed, a way that is different than the usual masalas which Indian cinema is known for. Not that all Indian movies are bad, but this is way above all of them. And the Bafta shows the various Indian award committees of how a good Indian movie has to be appreciated."
selva
(10-56-2009)
"Hi to all!!! BAFTA really honoured all Indians in giving BEST MUSIC to A.R.RAHMAN...... He is the right choice and deserves it..."
Annie McAdams
(10-42-2009)
"Watched the show from the US, loved it. My friend's husband won for Visual Effects - Go Eric . But overall I thought the show as great, think I like it better than our Oscar show. But sad to say not one morning show mentioned the Bafta awards, I was surprised. Look forward to watching again next year."
Laura
(10-42-2009)
"I do think twilight should have been nominated but all the other films are great films too. I didnt think Slumdog Millionaire was great but some how it won loads of awards. I thought it was a good film though. I would have liked to see someother films up there to though. There were to many of the same film being nominated i thoght. Overall i thought it was good though. "
Robyne Williams
(10-41-2009)
"Well done to Kate Winslet - but I think her co-star (the young German boy, don't know his name) gave a stunning performance too! I wonder why he wasn't included for an award somewhere - either supporting actor or rising star? "
Nathalie Lodhi
(09-08-2009)
"First of all, to that person who reckons Twilight should have won stuff, I have no idea who you're kidding but Twilight is not BAFTA material. I thought that Kristen Stewart's acting was simply horrible (who just says 'oh.' when someone tells her they're a vampire??) and the music - oh good grief, that indie crap is nothing compared to the likes of Hans Zimmer and the others. And Twilight was incredibly unrealistic , even for a fantasy-ish film, so there. Anyway to BAFTA, so happy Heath Ledger got the Best Suppporting Actor and glad that Hans Zimmer and James NEwton Howard at least got nominated unlike in the Oscars. "
Brad Surfield
(09-15-2009)
"As other people have said, it's lovely that Mickey Rourke is finally getting his dues. His speech has beautifully frank (as he always is), and the crowd seemed to love it! However, it was awful how much they cut from Terry Gilliam's speech! I've been a fan of his since I was a kid, so it was lovely to see him get reconized by an industry that has betrayed him so much in the past... so for a fan it was kind of disheartening! I know they want to keep things speedy, but if you give someone (esentially) a lifetime achievement award they are going to have a lot to talk about. I just hope the people at Bafta can upload the uncut speech on YouTube or something?"
John Hewlett
(09-21-2009)
"Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep and Kristin Scott Thomas all shone far brighter in their nominated roles as leading actress than Kate Winslett who has a strong screen presence but seems to be playing Kate in every role."
Kevin Flynn
(09-21-2009)
"I am delighted that Mickey Rourke won the award for best actor.True to form with his acceptance speech.Very funny and honest.Not surprised by Slumdog's achievements.I'm a big fan of Danny Boyle and I think he and his crew deserve their success for a truly beautiful film.The cinematography is fantastic and it shows how remarkable the city is.I am delighted that Martin McDonagh won the award for original screenplay and I have to admit that I was surprised by the win.It is dark,very sharp and cleverly written but I thought that one of the big hollywood screenplays would win it."
Kilika
(09-04-2009)
"Slumdog was entertaining but not great? Ben Button tech awards? In Bruges had style and class. Man on a Wire should be in a documentary section. Loved You So Long was great. Cinamatography should have been Batman. Slumdog was blurred. Poor year for film all in all."
Sandy Groper
(09-03-2009)
"I'm pretty surprised that Slumdog got 'best' music."
sherry
(09-03-2009)
"Thanks BAFTA for recognizing the talent of A.R Rahaman ."
Adam Whyte
(09-02-2009)
"What was with the editing of Terry Gilliam's speech? Since the guy is getting what amounts to a life time achievement award they could have shown his whole speech - and if they were going to cut it they could have done it LESS OBVIOUSLY. He should do a Russell Crowe and go beat up someone at the BBC. Seemed like a bit of a slap in the face to Terry G. Having said all that, Mick Jagger's brief appearance was awesome. "
D Palmer
(09-02-2009)
"What a terrible ceremony. It's a travesty that for some reason BAFTA showed Terry Gilliam's career highlights clip TWICE and then cut his speech. Not only did they cut his speech but they cut it badly as if butchered with a pair of blunt scissors! Poor idea to have 'less important' winners during the end credits when you cannot read their names or categories as the titles are rolling obscuring them! Embarrassing.."
lu
(09-02-2009)
"Have we already forgetten Bernie Mac? I haven't and was sorry not to see him mentionned in the remembrance video broadcasted tonight.."
Nads
(09-02-2009)
"As an Asian I think its hilarious that Slumdog has bombed miserably at the Indian box office. Why couldnt they use genuine Indian actors? It's shameful that Dev Patel is in it and it loses its authenticity. The West love these lets see India in a negative way movies and the Indians are fed up of it. Even the soundtrack is nicked by AR Rehman who is a sellout. I hope the Oscars award real films and ignore Slumdog. India is not Slumdog or Salam Bombay it is a vibrant glamorous place, its economy is the only one that hasnt been affected by the world recession and its time people made movies about that. And its shocking that a white man's film on India is once again lauded internationally. "
dorina
(09-02-2009)
"But P cruz was just so hysterically bad!!!"
Kevin
(09-02-2009)
"I went to see 'Doubt' this afternoon with my wife and it raised many intersting questions about the intrinsic doubt surrounding one's faith. I would add also that once again Meryl Streep has once again proved to be outstanding in a lead role. We both also went to see 'Revolutionary Road' last week ane we both found flaws in both characters and found thier relationship seemed unbeliveable. The acting in parts seemed to 'preened' and too over the top...possibly with a BAFTA/Academy Award in mind. We very much enjoeyed the scene toward the end with them both at the breakfast table 'painting over the cracks' but as far as the lead actress aqward tonight it must go to Meryl Streep. In closing I would like to offer my vote to Sean Penn for best actor as well."
Flora
(07-39-2009)
"Yes, a complete travesty that Michael Sheen wasn't nominated for Best Actor, he's always excellent in everything I've ever seen him in. I'd swap Brad Pitt for Sheen on the list any day. Still, I'm sure his time will come. BAFTA are never going to limit the nominations to UK & Irish-made films. For a start our film industry is so small they'd be limiting themselves to about ten films once you'd cut out all the b-movie horror films and crappy gangster movies. Plus so many "British" films are actually American productions or have a mixture of British and American talent involved with it, how do you decide whether a film is even British or not? The Dark Knight has a British director, a British main star, and a mostly US rest of cast, production, etc. Mamma Mia has a mostly American cast and is made by an American studio with American money. Not sure how it in any way qualifies as British. Revolutionary Road is American in all ways except for a British actress in the leading role (playing an American). Besides, if they limited the nominations to Brits, the rest of the world would be a lot less interested in the ceremony without the prospect of Angelina, Penelope, Cate, Nicole etc showing up on the red carpet. Sad but true. Oh, and as for Twilight, you're having a laugh, aren't you? This is an awards ceremony for best films! Well-written and well-acted films. Not a fansite for "cutest hair LOLz". Fair enough if you like it, but don't try and pretend it's actually any good. "
rachel taylor
(07-37-2009)
"Well, I think that The Dark Knight deserves the awards.The best film ever!!! Heath Ledger was amazing.Thanks Christopher Nolan for a great film. "
Louise Jones
(04-46-2009)
"SERIOUSLY, what did happen to twilight? I went to see it 3 times last year and would have gone more if I'd had the opportunity!!! Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are amazing and deserve to be recognised and the music is also amazing!!!"
Mrs Bethany Taylor
(04-01-2009)
"What Happened to Twilight!!!??? This is an outrage! It is one of the best films that came out last year and I have seen it 6 times!"
Rosa
(30-39-2009)
"It's a sin not to recognise Mike Leigh in the best original screenplay categories, British film, etc.. Add that the main character is so difficult to interpret and performed superbly. Poor Sally Hawkins, snubbed by her countrymen. The true film critics are not blind and have recognised the attributes of both Hawkins and the film."
Roberta Macgill
(29-02-2009)
"I thought Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler was one of the best performances I have ever seen. The whole movie was fantastic as there was no consession to sentiment, it was true, believable and absorbing. I think it should have been nominated for Best Film."
Hugh
(29-02-2009)
"Why not Sally Hawkins? That part has not been rated as a difficult character to play. It's a great performance but has been roundly ignored. If the British do not reward it and prefer to nominate Angelina and Kate unnecessarily (nominated twice in the same category) they will only benefit American or well known actresses. Sally, you do not deserve this."
Elisa V
(29-00-2009)
"I am very proud of BAFTA for nominating Dev Patel as best actor. His performance in SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE certainly warrants the nomination. But I do have a concern, and I'm wondering if anyone else out there feels as I do on this subject? The children in the movie... the first set of Musketeers, the young Jamal is played masterfully by Ayush Mahesh Khedekar and his performance grabbed the viewer from the first time he hit the screen. Ayush played Jamal like a real pro and under what seemed like harsh conditions (on the different sets). I believe he has been overlooked unfairly; without him this movie wouldn't have been the same. The ensemble is top notch, but certainly Dev and Ayush stood out over the rest and Ayush should have gotten proper recognition for a job superbly done. Does anyone out there agree with me? "
Mona Shake
(28-30-2009)
"I was very glad to see that Dev Patel was nominated for a best actor BAFTA. I think he is pivotal to the movie. If anything, I was more disappointed to see Brad Pitt's nomination in both Best Actor and Supporting Actor. I think he's one of the worst actors around, who merely gets the publicity for being 'good' looking. "
Ben Cross
(28-30-2009)
"The wrestler not up for best film and director! The film deserves better than just nods to the outstanding performances by Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei. I know I'm sounding biased about this film and know that the others on the list fully deserve the nomination but the Wrestler is the most heart wrenching and inspiring film I have ever seen. "
IB
(26-37-2009)
"Was really disappointed that Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) was snubbed in the Best Leading Actor category. Passing him over for Dev Patel (who is on screen for less than 20% of the movie) was laughable. Thankfully RJ was acknowledged by the one academy that really counts. Frankly, I agree with Sheila who says the BAFTAs should celebrate British films only. Nobody cares about these awards outside of the UK and understandably so when you look at some of this year's nominations! I'd love to know just how many non-British films in the English language the voters actually watched. No more than 10 it would seem. (P.S. I'm English.)"
Mgo
(23-39-2009)
"acting nods for Slumdog Millionaire??? really??... ...one thing that is so shocking for me was not see Sally Hawkings in the leading actress category, wooow.... Is just that i have this impression that u guys only nominated british actors, just for that, for beign british... But I'm extremely happy for Kate Winslet, there's no other person who deserves most that award. And im in Shock, u guys were the only ones who match it the same with Oscar in Best Picture category, kudos!"
j.prusak@att.net
(23-38-2009)
"Was Happy-Go-Lucky not released in 2008? Didn't Sally Hawkins deserve a nomination?"
lyndsey
(22-47-2009)
"Why has Gran Torino not been nominated for anything?? It's one of the best movies I have ever seen.."
Kerry
(21-41-2009)
"It's all fine nominating Kate Winslet, however she is only one person, and as such I feel she should only be able to be nominated once in each category!"
Sophie
(19-07-2009)
"Kate's performance in Reader - I do not know why the hell it was considered as a lead role. Not to nominate Sally Hawkins shows such disdain for the work of Leigh. This has left many people speechless. Kate deserves a nomination but her performance in The Reader was designed as a support category."
Vicky
(19-02-2009)
"I'm so relieved to see that Heath Ledger got a nomination! If some people think that Heath's performance and the person in general were overrated this year that's ok, because it's their opinion. But listen to this: in my opinion, this nomination and all the others - and of course the golden globe he won - now represent his life's work and what he has offered in general... because there won't be any other chance in the future of showing those things..! When a person is nominated it's obvious that his/her performance in the movie is being taken into account. But i think that what he/she has done in general is taken under consideration too (not as much as the performance, but it still is a factor). That's why people who suddenly were in a successful movie and their performances were great don't receive awards! The Academy doesn't do favours! Remember that! It has been proved numerous times. In 2008 we came across Heath's tragic death and now some people have to accept that this award season and year are his whether they like it or not! It is a matter of honouring a person in general, not just for a great performance."
Catia
(17-56-2009)
"Two nominations for of the same actress in the same category is a nonsense...after the phenomenal performance of Sally Hawkins. Anyone who loves the cinema can detect it Catia, Italy"
Ron
(16-09-2009)
"I'm glad to see that "In Bruges" is getting recognized as a well-made film. However, I'm sorry to say that I can't say the same for "Doubt" (as Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay), "Happy-Go-Lucky" (as Best British Film instead of "Mama Mia"), Sally Hawkins (as Best Actress for "Happy-Go-Lucky"), and Ralph Fiennes (as Best Supporting Actor for either "The Duchess" or "The Reader")."
Eleonora Harris
(16-08-2009)
"I'm very glad Dev Patel was included among the nominees."
Love-Kate
(16-03-2009)
"Heath's joker was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy over rated there is no way in hell they would given him one award nomination if he was alive. Undeserved by a long mile. Itis not coz of his performance, it's the Ray Charles effect who passed away just after recording his last album and that year it won 8 Grammys. This is the same thing - nothing to do with the "amazing performance". And why the hell is Kate nominated for best actress twice. She was a supporting role in The Reader. EVERYONE else has put her in the best supporting actress section. Clearly thats a fix to let her win only one award."
chris
(16-01-2009)
"It's brilliant to hear that the late Heath Ledger has being nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. His performance was first class and if there is justice in this world, he will win the award which he so deserves. "
martha
(16-00-2009)
"Excuse me, but how can AUSTRALIA being snubbed?! I didn't expect nominations for best picture, director or actors, but wait a minute!!! Cinematography?! Costumes?! Sound?! Visual Effects?! Production Design?! Editing?! This war against Baz Luhrmann's film has become ridiculously unfair..."
Claire Storr
(16-00-2009)
""Why so serious?" This has to be a joke! No nomination for Writer, Director or Film for TDK!"
Sarah
(15-20-2009)
"I am pleased to learn that Heath Ledger hs been nominated for his performance in the Dark Knight. He was a extraordinary actor and has portrayed the Joker brilliantly."
Richard
(15-00-2009)
"Sally Hawkins is our greatest young actress, she has shown terrific range in All or Nothing, Vera Drake, Layer Cake, Cassandra's Dream, and now the lead in Happy-Go-Lucky - the Julie Christie of her generation, what a shame she is not nominated."
Aoife Connell
(15-50-2009)
"I think it's crazy that Revolutionary road isn'y up for best movie and that Leo DiCaprio isn't up for best actor"
Ricardo Soeiro
(15-33-2009)
"I'm just surprised that Sally Hawkins in 'Happy Go Lucky.' isn't in the nominations list :( It was a devilishly tricky role, and she was brilliant in it ! "
Shelia
(15-51-2009)
"As an American, I am flattered that BAFTA includes American films; however, I believe BAFTA should only nominate films made in the UK and Ireland, as well as UK actors and actresses. Keep the non-English division, but emphasize the quality of work that comes from the United Kingdom. This should be the time to toot your own horns, and leave the Academy Awards in the US."
Claudia, PORTUGAL
(15-36-2009)
"Kate Winslet all the way!! She's the best actress of her generation, without any doubts! After Golden Globes, i hope she will take one Bafta, and later the Oscar! She deserves this for a long time..."
Stephen
(15-49-2009)
"How comes in the Golden Globes Kate Winslet won leading actress and supporting actress but here she is in the same category twice?"
Matt Hudson
(15-44-2009)
"What I find incredible is how 'The Dark Knight' isn't up for Best Picture and Chris Nolan isn't up for Best Director. Does anyone know why this is and why they didn't make the final list? This film was nothing short of breathtaking, and its success a solid testament to the people who put it together, other nominations made the list, so why on earth has this film been denied a nomination or best picture, and Chris Nolan cut short?"
Karen Jaffa
(15-36-2009)
"Why was The Dark Knight overlooked for best picture? Also why was Christopher Nolan overlooked for the best director? This reeks of snobbery, doesn,t it ?"
Brad Scott
(15-36-2009)
"I'd loved to have seen Jan Dunn's Ruby Blue nominated. Bob Hoskins and Josiane Balasko were fantastic. Certainly deserves much wider distribution."
Will
(15-00-2009)
"Yeah a lot of these movies haven't been released yet so I can't comment on them. The omission of recognition for Happy-Go-Lucky and Sally Hawkins' amazing performance is shocking. Kate Winslet will get the actress gong for going naked in a holocaust movie"
mary
(15-21-2009)
"Michael Sheen not nominated for best actor? Disgrace!"
Claire
(15-20-2009)
"Where is the Dark Knight? It was by far the best film of last year. Plus, the director is British!"
Amar K
(15-56-2009)
"'Revolutionary Road' not in the category of 'Best Film' ??? Unbelievable...'The Reader' should had been replaced by 'Revolutionary Road'."
C Brown
(15-14-2009)
"I cannot believe that the academy has overlooked Meryl Streep's performance in Mamma Mia. It's been the most successful British film in years and although Abba's music is great, her contribution to the film's success can't be ignored. I feel that Bafta, as usual tries to pre-empt the Oscars and doesn't go for the popular choices. C.Brown Portsmouth"
Oliver Ryder
(15-06-2009)
"Why on earth has Burn After Reading gotten so many nominations? The Coens are geniuses but it was absolutely awful! No pace, a weak and flimsy plot premace, it didn't go anywhere and all the actors phoned it in apart from Brad Pitt who was brilliant but so over the top it was unbelieveable! "
Nick
(15-05-2009)
"Why the Revolutionary Road snub? No cinematography nomination? No best actor? No best picture? Where is Shannon for best supporting? Dev Patel instead of DiCaprio is a practical joke. Where is Sam Mendes?"
Antonios
(15-05-2009)
"After "Sideways", "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Juno" , "Slumdog Millionaire" came and captured our heart and finally is awarded for its beauty and authenticity... As for "Rose Dewitt Bukater", after so many years her simplicity and her acting is recognized and the road is open wide - Kate Winslet, this is your year!"
T Parkinson
(15-26-2009)
"How could you not nominate Kung Fu Panda for best animated film, it has stunning visuals and was the highest grossing animated film of the year. Please explain regards Tom Parkinson"
LucyF
(15-23-2009)
"Great to see Hunger and Waltz With Bashir nominated - both incredibly powerful films"
Mr India
(15-23-2009)
"Slumdog Millionaire is the Best choice for Best Movie, Director, Music.. Way to go Danny..."
anonymous
(15-23-2009)
"Way to snub TDK for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. I'd have thought it would have at least got a Best Director nomination for Nolan - probably the most talented British Director - with TDK being his best film so far."