The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, hosted their awards ceremony in London today (12th), and there was one clear winner. The Artist, from French director Michel Hazanavicius, picked up seven awards, including best film, best director and best actor (Jean Dujardin).
A lot of the film world's biggest names were at the ceremony hosted by Stephen Fry, including nominees Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Unfortunately for them, they both went home empty handed. Christopher Plummer, who wasn't in attendance, won his 13th award for his role as Hal in Beginners and is still odds-on favourite to take home the Oscar in the same category.
The other acting awards went to Meryl Streep and Octavia Spencer. Check out the biggest winners and some photos from the evening below:
Best Picture: The Artist
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin - The Artist
Best Actress: Meryl Streep - The Iron Lady
Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius - The Artist
Best Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer - The Help
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer - Beginners
Best Animated Film: Rango
Best Adapted Screenplay: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Bridget O'Connor and Peter Straughan
Best Original Screenplay: The Artist - Michel Hazanavicius
Best Sound: Hugo - Philip Stockton, Eugene Gearty, Tom Fleischman, John Midgley
Best Original Score: The Artist - Ludovic Bource
Academy Fellowship: Martin Scorsese
1. Presenters Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman with winners from The Artist.
2. Meryl Streep
3. Michelle Williams
4. Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer
5. George Clooney
6. Brad Pitt
7. Kristen Wiig and Chris O'Down
8. Jean Dujardin
9. Star of CBC's Camelot, Jamie Campbell Bower
