2021 Film Awards Season
Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.
The 93rd Academy Awards were held at Union Station Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, April 25, 2021, honoring movies released in 2020. This ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in various film categories with memorable moments and historic wins, including major honors for Nomadland and The Father.
Total movies nominated
37
Total movies awarded
20
The 74th British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs, were held on 10–11 April 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, honoring the best national and foreign films of 2020 and early 2021. Presented by BAFTA, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements across a variety of categories with Nomadland winning Best Film, and notable wins for Anthony Hopkins, Frances McDormand and Daniel Kaluuya. The event also recognized emerging talent with the Rising Star Award, making it a memorable celebration of cinematic excellence.
Total movies nominated
47
Total movies awarded
22
The 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival showcased both Tribute Awards honoring distinguished career achievements and regular awards celebrating standout films. Held in a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular awards highlighted excellence across categories including People’s Choice, documentaries, and Canadian as well as international short films. These accolades underscored TIFF's commitment to diverse cinematic storytelling and industry innovation.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
5
The 26th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on March 7, 2021, honoring the finest achievements of filmmaking and television programming in 2020. Broadcast on The CW with Taye Diggs hosting for the third consecutive time, the ceremony recognized standout films such as Nomadland, Mank, and Minari. It celebrated excellence in direction, acting, screenwriting, and technical achievements across numerous categories.
Total movies nominated
36
Total movies awarded
20
The 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best film and television performances for the year 2020. The film ceremony was presented on April 4, 2021 with a shortened one‐hour format as a COVID-era measure. Historic milestones were marked, including a posthumous win for Chadwick Boseman and all four individual film acting categories being won by people of color.
Total movies nominated
16
Total movies awarded
16
The 8th ceremony of the Feroz Awards was held at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid on 2 March 2021. Hosted by Pilar Castro, the event celebrated the best in Spanish cinema, recognizing achievements in drama, comedy, directing, screenplay, acting, and other creative fields.
Total movies nominated
5
Total movies awarded
2
The Directors Guild of America Awards celebrate outstanding directorial achievements in feature films, documentaries, television and commercials. The 73rd edition honored achievements in films from 2020 and was presented virtually on April 10, 2021. The event recognized excellence in direction across multiple categories.
Total movies nominated
12
Total movies awarded
3
The 11th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards celebrated the best of Australian films and television of 2021. The main ceremony occurred on 8 December 2021 at the Sydney Opera House and was broadcast on Network 10 and Fox Arena, marking a return to Network 10 after a six-year absence. The feature film categories showcased a wide range of nominations across performance, technical, and creative disciplines.
Total movies nominated
11
Total movies awarded
14
