2009 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 cinematic excellence. The 81st Academy Awards, held on February 22, 2009 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, honored films released in 2008. This prestigious event recognized outstanding achievements in acting, directing, and technical categories.
Total movies nominated
36
Total movies awarded
21
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) are presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to honor outstanding achievements in film from both the UK and around the world. The 62nd edition, held on 2009-02-08 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, celebrated the best films of 2008 across a wide range of categories.
Total movies nominated
28
Total movies awarded
20
The 34th annual Toronto International Film Festival was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada between September 10 and September 19, 2009. The festival showcased a diverse range of films, from the opening night gala featuring the Charles Darwin biography 'Creation' to the closing film 'The Young Victoria'. The awards recognized excellence in filmmaking across various categories including People's Choice and FIPRESCI distinctions.
Total movies nominated
4
Total movies awarded
5
The Critics' Choice Awards is an annual event honoring the finest achievements in filmmaking. The 14th edition, held on January 8, 2009 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, celebrated 2008 films with numerous categories including acting, directing, writing, and technical achievements. Nominees were announced on December 9, 2008, adding to the anticipation of the event.
Total movies nominated
39
Total movies awarded
17
The 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards honored outstanding film and television performances for the year 2008. Held on January 25, 2009 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live by TNT and TBS, the ceremony celebrated excellence in acting across a wide range of categories. In the film segment, top honors were awarded in both leading and supporting performance categories as well as ensemble awards, with notable winners from films such as Milk, Doubt, and The Dark Knight.
Total movies nominated
17
Total movies awarded
6
The 61st Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries, and television for the year 2008. The ceremony was held on January 31, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and hosted by Carl Reiner. Both feature film and documentary categories recognized excellence in direction with a slate of nominees and one winner in each category.
Total movies nominated
5
Total movies awarded
2
