1988 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1988, covering the most prestigious honors in filmmaking. Browse major ceremonies like the Oscars, Golden Globes, Cannes, and BAFTAs – with detailed info on winners, nominees, categories, and memorable red carpet moments.
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, honor excellence in the film industry. The 60th ceremony celebrated films released in 1987 and showcased memorable performances and technical achievements. Held on April 11, 1988 at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, it remains a significant event in Oscar history.
Total movies nominated
24
Total movies awarded
19
The 41st British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 20 March 1988 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1987. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the event celebrated excellence in both feature-length films and documentaries screened in British cinemas. The ceremony was hosted by Michael Aspel.
Total movies nominated
10
Total movies awarded
10
The 13th Toronto International Film Festival was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from September 8 to September 17, 1988. This edition introduced the Midnight Madness programme and featured screenings of over 300 films from around the globe. Awards such as the People's Choice Award, Best Canadian Feature Film, and International Critics' Award celebrated notable achievements in filmmaking.
Total movies nominated
0
Total movies awarded
2
The 40th Directors Guild of America Awards honored the outstanding directorial achievements in film and television for 1987. The ceremony was held on March 12, 1988 at the Beverly Hilton and the Plaza Hotel. Feature film nominees were announced on February 1, 1988 and television nominees on February 8, 1988.
Total movies nominated
4
Total movies awarded
1
The 45th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and television of 1987, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The ceremony was held on January 23, 1988 at the Beverly Hilton and was produced by Dick Clark Productions and the HFPA. Nominations were announced on January 5, 1988.
Total movies nominated
25
Total movies awarded
0
The 3rd Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Buck Henry at the 385 North restaurant in Los Angeles, honored the best in independent filmmaking for 1987. Winners were announced on February 11, 1988, recognizing achievement across feature, performance, directing, writing, and technical categories in low-budget cinema.
Total movies nominated
15
Total movies awarded
9
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