Awards

2003 Film Awards Season

Explore the most prestigious awards in cinema, celebrating excellence in filmmaking, acting, and technical achievement.

75th Academy Awards

March 23, 2003

75th Academy Awards

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, celebrate excellence in cinematic achievements. The 75th Academy Awards, held on March 23, 2003 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, honored films released in 2002. This prestigious event recognized outstanding achievements in acting, directing, and technical categories.

Total movies nominated

30

Total movies awarded

20

56th British Academy Film Awards

February 23, 2003

56th British Academy Film Awards

The 56th British Academy Film Awards, more commonly known as the BAFTAs, took place on 23 February 2003 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, honouring the best national and foreign films of 2002. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the ceremony recognized excellence in film with awards spanning categories such as Best Film, Best Director, and acting accolades. Notable winners included Roman Polanski for Best Director and The Pianist for Best Film, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Nicole Kidman won lead acting awards.

Total movies nominated

21

Total movies awarded

18

2003 Toronto International Film Festival Awards

September 4, 2003

2003 Toronto International Film Festival Awards

The 28th Toronto International Film Festival ran from September 4 to September 13, 2003, screening 336 films (252 feature length and 84 short films) from 55 countries, with 73% of the feature films being premieres. The awards recognized excellence in both international and Canadian cinema through various categories.

Total movies nominated

0

Total movies awarded

3

8th Critics' Choice Awards

January 17, 2003

8th Critics' Choice Awards

The 8th Critics' Choice Awards were presented on January 17, 2003, honoring the finest achievements of 2002 filmmaking. This ceremony is particularly notable for the moment when Best Actor nominee Robin Williams joined Best Actor co-winner Jack Nicholson on stage during his acceptance speech, creating one of the funniest moments in the awards' history. The memorable incident has since been widely shared online, garnering millions of views.

Total movies nominated

25

Total movies awarded

13

9th Screen Actors Guild Awards

March 9, 2003

9th Screen Actors Guild Awards

The 9th Screen Actors Guild Awards honored the best achievements in film for the year 2002. The ceremony took place on March 9, 2003 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California, and was televised live by TNT. The event recognized outstanding performances in leading, supporting, and ensemble cast categories.

Total movies nominated

11

Total movies awarded

5

55th Directors Guild of America Awards

March 1, 2003

55th Directors Guild of America Awards

The 55th Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentaries, and television for 2002. The ceremony was held on March 1, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and was hosted by Carl Reiner. Nominations for the feature film and documentary categories were announced in January 2003.

Total movies nominated

6

Total movies awarded

1

30th Annual Annie Awards

February 1, 2003

30th Annual Annie Awards

The 30th Annual Annie Awards, honoring excellence in animation for 2002, were held on February 1, 2003, in California, USA. The ceremony featured major production categories including Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Television Production, Best Animated Home Video Production, and Best Animated Short Subject.

Total movies nominated

4

Total movies awarded

1

60th Golden Globe Awards

January 19, 2003

60th Golden Globe Awards

The 60th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 2002, were held on January 19, 2003, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The nominations were announced on December 19, 2002.

Total movies nominated

30

Total movies awarded

13

18th Film Independent Spirit Awards

March 22, 2003

18th Film Independent Spirit Awards

The 18th Film Independent Spirit Awards honored the best independent films of 2002 and were presented by Film Independent on March 22, 2003. It was hosted by John Waters, and the nominations were announced on December 12, 2002.

Total movies nominated

26

Total movies awarded

13

29th Saturn Awards

May 18, 2003

29th Saturn Awards

The 29th Saturn Awards honored the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television of 2002. The ceremony was held on May 18, 2003 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Total movies nominated

13

Total movies awarded

7

1st Irish Film & Television Awards

November 1, 2003

1st Irish Film & Television Awards

The inaugural Irish Film & Television Awards ceremony was held on 1 November 2003, hosted by James Nesbitt. It honored Irish film and television productions released in 2003 across feature films, short films, directing, and acting. Winners were chosen by a jury and included top honours for Intermission and standout performances in both film and television.

Total movies nominated

3

Total movies awarded

3

14th Producers Guild of America Awards

March 2, 2003

14th Producers Guild of America Awards

The 14th Producers Guild of America Awards, also known as the 2003 Producers Guild Awards, honored the best film and television producers of 2002. The ceremony was held at The Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, on March 2, 2003, with nominations announced in January of that year.

Total movies nominated

1

Total movies awarded

1

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