2012 Film Awards Season
Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.
The 84th Academy Awards honored movies released in 2011 and celebrated excellence in filmmaking with awards spanning acting, directing, and technical achievements. Held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012, the ceremony showcased memorable moments such as Billy Crystal hosting for the ninth time and striking wins for films like The Artist and A Separation. The event highlighted both innovative storytelling and outstanding cinematic artistry.
Total movies nominated
39
Total movies awarded
22
The 65th British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, were held on 12 February 2012 at the Royal Opera House in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 2011. The Artist emerged as the big winner – taking home awards for Best Film, Best Director (Michel Hazanavicius) and Best Actor (Jean Dujardin) – while Meryl Streep won Best Actress for The Iron Lady. The ceremony also celebrated achievements in supporting roles, technical categories and bestowed special awards for lifetime contributions.
Total movies nominated
31
Total movies awarded
21
At the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival held from September 6 to 16, 2012, awards were presented across a range of categories honoring outstanding films and directors. The festival showcased 289 feature films and 83 short films, and the awards recognized excellence in popular, documentary, and Canadian film categories.
Total movies nominated
6
Total movies awarded
5
The 17th Critics' Choice Awards honored the finest achievements of 2011 filmmaking and were presented on January 12, 2012 at the Hollywood Palladium. Broadcast on VH1 and hosted by Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer, the nominees were announced on December 13, 2011.
Total movies nominated
39
Total movies awarded
21
The 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best film performances of 2011 and were presented on January 29, 2012 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California for the sixteenth consecutive year. The ceremony celebrated excellence in leading and supporting roles, ensemble casts, and stunt work in film. Only film categories with associated movie titles are included here.
Total movies nominated
17
Total movies awarded
6
The 64th Directors Guild of America Awards honored the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries, and television in 2011. The ceremony was held on January 28, 2012 at the Hollywood and Highland Center and was hosted by Kelsey Grammer. Nominees for the various categories were announced in early January 2012.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
2
