2002 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 74th Academy Awards, held on 2002-03-24, honored films released in 2001. This prestigious event recognizes outstanding achievements in acting, directing, and technical categories.
Total movies nominated
33
Total movies awarded
20
The 55th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 24 February 2002 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 2001. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, accolades were handed out for feature-length films and documentaries screened in British cinemas during that year. Notable winners included The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for Best Film and Peter Jackson for Best Director, while Russell Crowe and Judi Dench also received acting honors. This ceremony is also notable for Eddie Murphy's nomination for his voice role in Shrek, the only voice-over performance ever nominated in BAFTA history.
Total movies nominated
17
Total movies awarded
17
The 27th Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 5 to September 17, 2002, screening 343 films from 50 countries, including 263 feature films with 141 presented in a language other than English. The ten-day festival opened with Atom Egoyan's 'Ararat' and closed with Brian De Palma's 'Femme Fatale'. The awards celebrated a diverse range of cinematic achievements with categories such as People's Choice, Visions, and FIPRESCI distinctions.
Total movies nominated
3
Total movies awarded
5
The 7th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on January 11, 2002, honoring the finest achievements of 2001 filmmaking. The ceremony showcased memorable wins and ties in major categories, and it also recognized outstanding performances in television films. Notable winners included co-winners in Best Director and celebrated performances across acting and screenplay categories.
Total movies nominated
23
Total movies awarded
15
The 8th Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best achievements in film for the year 2001. The ceremony took place on March 10, 2002 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California and was televised live by TNT.
Total movies nominated
13
Total movies awarded
5
The 54th Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries, and television for 2001. The ceremony was held on March 9, 2002 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and hosted by Carl Reiner, with nominations announced throughout January and February 2002 highlighting the best in directorial talent.
Total movies nominated
5
Total movies awarded
2
