1996 Film Awards Season
Discover the full movie awards season from $1996, 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 68th Academy Awards honored the best films of 1995 on March 25, 1996, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 'Braveheart' won several major categories, including Best Picture and Best Director, while stand-out performances by Nicolas Cage and Susan Sarandon also took center stage.
Total movies nominated
24
Total movies awarded
18
The 49th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 23 April 1996 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 1995. Ang Lee's Sense and Sensibility won Best Film and also garnered acting awards for Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, while Il Postino: The Postman won awards for Best Director, Best Film Not in the English Language, and Best Original Music. Nigel Hawthorne and Tim Roth won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively, and the ceremony was hosted by Angus Deayton.
Total movies nominated
24
Total movies awarded
18
The 21st Toronto International Film Festival in 1996 featured significant changes in programming and a rich selection of films from international and Canadian cinema. Held from September 5 to September 14, the festival recognized outstanding achievements in feature films and short films, with special jury citations highlighting exceptional works.
Total movies nominated
0
Total movies awarded
4
The 1st Critics' Choice Movie Awards were presented on January 22, 1996, honoring the finest achievements of 1995 filmmaking. The event recognized excellence across various film categories including acting, directing, screenplay, documentary, and family film. Notable winners included Kevin Bacon, Nicole Kidman, and Mel Gibson, with special honors in supporting roles and a unique award for a special family film.
Total movies nominated
0
Total movies awarded
6
The 2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best achievements in film and television performances for the year 1995. The ceremony took place on February 24, 1996 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and was televised live by NBC. The nominees were announced on January 18, 1996. This was the first year the category of Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture was offered.
Total movies nominated
14
Total movies awarded
5
The 48th Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries, and television for 1995. The awards were presented on March 2, 1996 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza as well as in New York. The Los Angeles ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner, with nominees announced in January and February 1996.
Total movies nominated
4
Total movies awarded
2
The 24th Annie Awards were given by the International Animated Film Association to honor outstanding achievements in animation in 1996. The Hunchback of Notre Dame led the nominations with 13, while Toy Story won 7 awards out of its 8 nominations. The Simpsons won Best Animated Television Program for the fifth time in a row.
Total movies nominated
6
Total movies awarded
7
The 53rd Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1995, were held on January 21, 1996 at The Beverly Hilton and were televised on NBC in the United States. The nominations were announced on December 21, 1995.
Total movies nominated
27
Total movies awarded
13
The 11th Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, honored the best in independent filmmaking for 1995. Winners were announced on March 23, 1996, recognizing achievements across features, performances, writing, and technical categories. The awards celebrate excellence in low-budget, independent cinema.
Total movies nominated
18
Total movies awarded
11
The 22nd Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 1995, were held on June 25, 1996. Presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, the ceremony recognized achievements across genre film categories including acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts.
Total movies nominated
14
Total movies awarded
5
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