2000 Film Awards Season
Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, celebrate excellence in cinematic achievements. The 72nd Academy Awards, held on March 26, 2000, honored films released in 1999 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Center. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding performances in acting, directing, and technical categories.
Total movies nominated
35
Total movies awarded
20
The 53rd British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 9 April 2000 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1999. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the ceremony recognized excellence in film with awards in categories such as Best Film, Best Director, acting, screenwriting, and technical achievements. Notable winners included American Beauty for Best Film and lead acting awards, with Pedro Almodóvar taking home Best Director for All About My Mother and East Is East being voted Outstanding British Film.
Total movies nominated
26
Total movies awarded
19
The 2000 Toronto International Film Festival, the 25th annual event, ran from September 7 to September 16, 2000, and screened a total of 330 films along with special events, including a screening of Eisenstein's Alexander Nevsky with live musical accompaniment. In addition, 25 digital video shorts were created by attending filmmakers. The awards recognized excellence across various categories such as People's Choice, Discovery, and multiple Canadian film distinctions.
Total movies nominated
2
Total movies awarded
4
The 5th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on January 24, 2000, honoring the finest achievements of 1999 filmmaking. The ceremony celebrated outstanding direction, acting, and screenplay, with notable winners including Russell Crowe, Hilary Swank, and Sam Mendes. It also recognized excellence in animated features, family films, and documentaries.
Total movies nominated
0
Total movies awarded
13
The 6th Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best achievements in film for the year 1999. The ceremony took place on March 12, 2000 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California, and was televised live by TNT.
Total movies nominated
14
Total movies awarded
5
The 52nd Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries, and television for the year 1999. The ceremony was held on March 11, 2000 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and hosted by Carl Reiner. Nominations were announced in January and February 2000, showcasing excellence in both feature film and documentary direction.
Total movies nominated
6
Total movies awarded
2
