BAFTA winners 2012

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) held their 64th annual awards show this past Sunday.  I really like their telecast, it's never live as it usually gets broadcast 2 hours later and there's no silliness present just awards handed out.  Brilliant!  This year, Stephen Fry was back as host with his superfluous compliments to the presenters and the winners too.  The Artist won big with 7 awards and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy won for Best British film.  Formula 1 racing documentary Senna also won big with wins in Best Documentary and Editing.  And of course, Meryl Streep won for The Iron Lady for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher.  Martin Scorsese was also honored with the BAFTA's highest honor, the Fellowship award for his contribution to cinema.  The final Harry Potter surprised even me with a lone win in the visual effects category.  Finally!

Best Film

The Artist

Outstanding British Film

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

Tyrannosaur, Paddy Considine (Director), Diarmid Scrimshaw (Producer)

Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema

John Hurt

Film Not In The English Language

The Skin I Live In

Best Documentary

Senna

Best Animated Film

Rango

Best Director

The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius

Best Original Screenplay

The Artist, Michel Hazanavicius

Best Adapted Screenplay

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Bridget O'Connor, Peter Straughan

Best Leading Actor

Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Best Leading Actress

Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady

Best Supporting Actor

Christopher Plummer, Beginners

Best Supporting Actress

Octavia Spencer, The Help

Best Original Music

The Artist, Ludovic Bource

Best Cinematography

The Artist, Guillaume Schiffman

Best Editing

Senna, Gregers Sall, Chris King

Best Production Design

Hugo, Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo

Best Costume Design

The Artist, Mark Bridges

Best Make Up & Hair

The Iron Lady, Marese Langan

Best Sound

Hugo, Philip Stockton, Eugene Gearty, Tom Fleischman, John Midgley

Best Special Visual Effects

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Tim Burke, John Richardson, Greg Butler, David Vickery

Best Short Film Animation

A Morning Stroll

Best Short Film

Pitch Black Heist

The Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award (voted for by the public)

Adam Deacon