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- Official Name: Orange British Academy Film Awards
- Founded: April 16, 1947 as the British Film Academy
- David Lean
- Alexander Korda
- Carol Reed
- Charles Laughton
- Roger Manvell
- Mission: "Supporting, developing and promoting the art forms of the moving image"
- Merged With The Guild of Television Producers and Directors: 1958
- Sponsored by Orange Mobile (Since 1998)
- Encompasses Film, Television, and Video Games
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts sponsors an annual awards presentation honoring accomplishments in "the art form of the moving image." It is considered the British version of the Academy Awards.
The 2009 BAFTA Awards were held on February 8, 2009. The movie Slumdog Millionaire won seven awards, including one for outstanding film.LAT: The unstoppable 'Slumdog' wins at BAFTA Awards (February 8, 2009)
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2009 Awards
The 2009 BAFTA was held on February 8, 2009. The movie Slumdog Millionaire won seven awards, including outstanding film. Kate Winslet was awarded as Best Actress for her performance in The Reader and Mickey Rourke won Best Actor for his role in The Wrestler.LAT: The unstoppable 'Slumdog' wins at BAFTA Awards (February 8, 2009) -
Selected Award Winners
- 1948: The Best Years of Our Lives
- 1950: The Third Man
- 1953: The Sound Barrier
- 1958: The Bridge on the River Kwai
- 1964: Tom Jones
- 1978: Annie Hall
- 1984: Educating Rita
- 1993: Howards End
- 2000: American Beauty
- 2008: Atonement
- 2009: Slumdog Millionaire
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BAFTA Awards Questions
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Will BAFTAs?? 1 AnswerIf Slumdog Millionaire's success at the Golden Globes is any indication, it should do quite well. read more -
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What time is the Kids Choice Awards on? 3 AnswersShowtimes are as follows. Sat 3/28 8:00-9:30pm. Sat 3/28 10:00-11:30pm. Sun 3/29 12:00-1:30pm. read more -
What channel is the Academy of Country Music Awards on? 2 AnswersHi danielle, The 44th Academy of Country Music Awards is on CBS at 8.00pm on Sunday 5 April.http://www.umgnashville.com/images/local/400/c06092cf-e4ab-49df-af1... read more
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BAFTA Awards 2009 News and Articles
- The Los Angeles Times: The unstoppable 'Slumdog' wins at BAFTA Awards (February 8, 2009)




