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
The 48th Annie Awards honored excellence in animation for the year 2020. Held on April 16, 2021 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles as a virtual event, the nominations were announced on March 3, 2021. 'Soul' and 'Wolfwalkers' led the nominations with 10, followed by 'Onward' with 7.
Total movies nominated
8
Total movies awarded
2
Presented by the Casting Society of America, the Artios Awards honor the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television, theatre and short-form projects. The 36th edition was held virtually on April 15, 2021.
Total movies nominated
29
Total movies awarded
7
The 78th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in American television of 2020 as well as film in 2020 and early 2021, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The ceremony took place on February 28, 2021, nearly two months later than normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first bi-coastal Golden Globes ceremony, with Tina Fey co-hosting from New York City and Amy Poehler from Beverly Hills.
Total movies nominated
31
Total movies awarded
13
The 13th Gaudí Awards, organised by the Catalan Film Academy, were presented at the CCIB's auditorium in Barcelona on 21 March 2021. The nominations were read on 28 January 2021 at La Pedrera's auditorium, with The Barcelona Vampiress garnering the highest number of nominations. In addition to the regular categories, the ceremony featured a Public's Choice Special Award for Best Film for Les dues nits d'ahir and an honorary life achievement award for Carme Elías.
Total movies nominated
7
Total movies awarded
2
The Film Independent Spirit Awards are annual honors presented by Film Independent to celebrate the best in independent film and television. The 36th ceremony recognized the standout independent films and television series of 2020 and took place on April 22, 2021. The event was televised on IFC, streamed on AMC+, and hosted by Melissa Villaseñor.
Total movies nominated
30
Total movies awarded
13
The 46th Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, honored the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and genre fiction across film, television, home media, and live stage productions. Hosted by Bruce Campbell, the ceremony was held on October 26, 2021, at the L.A. Marriott Burbank Hotel, with nominations announced on March 4, 2021. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker led film nominations with twelve and helped the franchise win seven awards, while the Star Trek franchise dominated the television categories.
Total movies nominated
52
Total movies awarded
17
The 17th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards took place on 4 July 2021 as a virtual ceremony, hosted by Gráinne Seoige. It honored Irish films and television dramas released between 1 February 2020 and 31 May 2021, with nominations announced on 15 June 2021. Normal People led the film and television categories with fifteen nominations and won nine prizes.
Total movies nominated
5
Total movies awarded
4
The 32nd Producers Guild of America Awards honored the best film and television producers of 2020 in a virtual ceremony on March 24, 2021. Documentary, sports, children’s, and short-form nominations were announced in February 2021, with film and television nominations following in March 2021, and PGA Innovation finalists revealed later that month.
Total movies nominated
1
Total movies awarded
3
