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
The Inaugural Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, known as the AACTA Awards, honoured the best Australian and foreign films of 2011. Held in Sydney with the luncheon on 15 January 2012 at the Westin Hotel and the ceremony on 31 January 2012 at the Sydney Opera House, the awards marked the inauguration of the AACTA Awards while continuing the legacy of the AFI Awards. The ceremony was televised on the Nine Network.
Total movies nominated
8
Total movies awarded
13
The 39th Annual Annie Awards honored the best in animation of 2011. The ceremony was held on February 4, 2012 at Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California. Nominations were announced on December 5, 2011.
Total movies nominated
9
Total movies awarded
1
The 2012 Artios Award honors outstanding achievement in casting across a diverse range of film and television categories, including Animation Feature, Big Budget Feature (Comedy and Drama), Children's Series Programming, Daytime Drama Series, and Studio or Independent features. The awards celebrate the art of casting and recognize the exceptional work of casting directors in enhancing film storytelling. Both winners and nominees are acknowledged for their contributions to the craft.
Total movies nominated
21
Total movies awarded
7
The 69th Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television of 2011, were broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 15, 2012 by NBC. The show was hosted by Ricky Gervais for the third consecutive year and featured a musical theme composed by Yoshiki of X Japan. Nominations were announced on December 15, 2011 by Woody Harrelson, Sofía Vergara, Gerard Butler, and Rashida Jones, with multiple winners including the silent film The Artist, The Descendants, and the television series Homeland.
Total movies nominated
30
Total movies awarded
12
The 4th Gaudí Awards, overseen by the Catalan Film Academy, celebrated exceptional films in both Catalan and non-Catalan languages. Presented on 6 February 2012 at the Arteria Theater Paral·lel in Barcelona, the ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across a broad spectrum of categories including acting, directing, technical crafts, and more.
Total movies nominated
5
Total movies awarded
7
The 27th Film Independent Spirit Awards honored the best independent films of 2011 and were presented by Film Independent on February 25, 2012. The nominations were announced on November 29, 2011. The ceremony was hosted by Seth Rogen and aired exclusively on IFC, with highlights including John Waters as the “Voice of God” and musical performances by My Morning Jacket and K'naan.
Total movies nominated
27
Total movies awarded
11
The 38th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film and television in 2011, were held on July 26, 2012 in Burbank, California. The awards were presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.
Total movies nominated
13
Total movies awarded
7
The 9th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards took place on 11 February 2012 at the Convention Centre Dublin, honouring Irish film and television released in 2011. Hosted by Simon Delaney and broadcast on RTÉ One, the ceremony celebrated the best of Irish cinema with record viewership.
Total movies nominated
6
Total movies awarded
11
The 23rd Producers Guild of America Awards honored the best film and television producers of 2011. The ceremony was held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 21, 2012. Documentary nominations were announced on December 2, 2011; television nominations on December 7, 2011; and motion picture nominations on January 3, 2012.
Total movies nominated
1
Total movies awarded
2
