Conclave took the big prize at the Bafta Awards Ceremony, picking up the best film award
The drama won four awards, as did The Brutalist - including a best actor prize for Adrien Brody
Mikey Madison was recognised with a best actress award for her role in Anora
Zoe Saldana won best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, while Kieran Culkin picked up the gong for best supporting actor for his part in Real Pain
We'll be bringing you all the latest reaction to the biggest night in British cinema
Image source, ReutersBrazilian actress Fernanda Torres has arrived at the Bafta red carpet in London
Image source, ReutersFilm director Angela Patton's (middle) documentary Daughters is nominated for a Bafta
Image source, ReutersPamela Anderson has also arrived on the red carpet at Royal Festival Hall
Image source, PA MediaThe Kneecap cast has been nominated for six Baftas
Steven McIntosh
Entertainment reporter
Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie is among the first stars to walk the red carpet here at the Royal Festival Hall.
She says she “grew up watching the Baftas” and is excited to be one of the category presenters tonight, handing out the award for best costume design.
Noor Nanji
BBC News Culture reporter
I’m always impressed at how celebrities don’t seem to feel the cold.
I’ve spotted some incredible outfits so far. They include this red sequined number worn by Ashionye Ogene, a producer on Milk, which is nominated in the short film category.
I’ve also seen a fish tail skirt and a long green dress with a train that swept along the red carpet.
Image source, Getty ImagesThis year, Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first trans actress to be nominated at the Bafta Film Awards.
In the film, she plays both male and female parts as the story follows a cartel leader who leaves a life of crime to live as a transgender woman.
But some controversy has surrounded the star, after a senior Netflix executive said the discovery of historic offensive tweets by Gascón "really is a bummer" for those connected to the film.
The Spanish actress has "sincerely apologised to everyone who has been hurt" and stepped back from the film's awards campaign.
For context: Annie Wallace was nominated at Scottish Baftas in 2016 for her role in Hollyoaks. Some previous nominees have transitioned in the years since they were recognised.
We've just seen more film and television stars arriving on the red carpet ahead of the ceremony at Royal Festival Hall later today.
Image source, ReutersDavid Tennant will be hosting this year's Bafta award ceremony
Image source, ReutersBig Brother presenter AJ Odudu has also arrived on the red carpet
Image source, PA MediaInfluencer Molly Mae recently starred in Amazon docuseries Molly Mae: Behind It All
Image source, PA MediaHappy Valley star James Norton has arrived on the Bafta red carpet wearing a black suit
Katie Razzall
Culture editor
Image source, BAFTAAwards matter to filmmakers, as they matter in any industry. They are the gold standard of excellence, recognition of the long hours and creative energy that goes into making a movie.
The Baftas are certainly an important stop on the route to the Oscars. Everything studios, distributors and actors (if they’re lucky enough to be nominated for an Oscar) do in awards season is part of the build up to the Academy Awards.
But ever since Bafta moved its event ahead of the Oscars more than 20 years ago, it has done a good job positioning itself as a significant contributor to that race.
Bafta itself says it’s Britain’s biggest night in film. But there’s no way that studios and distributors would go to the vast expense of bringing talent into London unless they thought it was worth it.
Image source, Getty ImagesActor, comedian and presenter Warwick Davis has been chosen to receive this year’s Bafta fellowship - which recognises people who have made an “outstanding contribution” to film.
Davis has been celebrated for various roles in his career, notably in the Harry Potter film series and the Star Wars franchise.
Bafta says that beyond acting, Davis is an entrepreneur and advocate who has dedicated his career to creating a more inclusive screen industry, and “uses his platform to challenge societal prejudice and champion self-empowerment”.
Davis was born with a rare form of dwarfism, and often advocates for a more inclusive film industry.
“This recognition is not just about the body of work I’ve contributed but also about the people who’ve stood by me and the audiences who have made this journey worthwhile,” Davis said after the news was announced ahead of the ceremony.
Steven McIntosh
Entertainment reporter
Wicked star Jeff Goldblum has arrived, joking his purple-tinted sunglasses almost match the red carpet.
He praises his co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who are arriving later, saying their talent turned him into a “puddle of admiration and wonderment”.
He is here not just representing his film tonight, but also to play the piano during the In Memoriam section, which pays tribute to film figures who have died in the last year.
Image source, PA MediaWallace and Gromit creator Nick Park with Merlin Crossingham at the Baftas
Image source, PA MediaActress Hannah John-Kamen on the red carpet
Image source, PA MediaFrench actress Stacy Martin has also been spotted
Image source, ReutersAmerican actress Kelly Rutherford walks the red carpet
Image source, ReutersGame of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie has also made an appearance
Image source, PAJeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston at the Baftas
André Rhoden-Paul
Reporting from the Bafta Film Awards
It’s not long now until Britain’s biggest night in film starts.
I am sitting surrounded by journalists in the film award’s media centre, where we will be watching a special live screening of the awards.
It means we can report on the ceremony before the show’s delayed broadcast on BBC One at 19:00 GMT.
I’ll be bringing you the highs and lows - the big winners from the night, shock losses, the performances and of course, the teary actor speeches. Stay tuned!
Image source, Getty ImagesRalph Fiennes is nominated in the leading actor award
Papal thriller Conclave dominates the awards tonight with 12 nominations, including best film, director and leading actor.
Musical Emilia Perez is also among the leading films this year with 11 nominations.
The Brutalist starring Adrien Brodyhas nine nominations.
Wicked, Anora and Dune all have seven nominations, while Bob Dylan biopic Complete Unknown and Irish hip-hop biopic Kneecap have six.
Noor Nanji
Reporting from Royal Festival Hall
I just spotted the animated favourites getting their own photoshoot.
They’re nominated in the outstanding British film category for Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
It’s Wallace and Gromit’s world and we are all just living in it.
Noor Nanji
Reporting from Royal Festival Hall
It’s a freezing cold day (I have thermals under my black tie dress…shhh).
But weather aside, there’s a great vibe here at the Royal Festival Hall.
The red carpet is being rolled out, tripods are being set up, the photographers are jostling for the best position, and the final preparations for the Baftas are being made.
Once the media lock-in begins, no-one can go in or out… so some journalists are also making a frantic last minute trip to the loos.
There’s a lot of last minute scrambling, but everyone is excited for the celebs to swan in soon.
If you’re a film fan, you’re in the right place.
Before the ceremony starts, our correspondents are down at the Royal Festival Hall in central London, bringing you all the glitz and glamour from the red carpet.
They'll be chatting directly to the stars of the biggest movies of the year.
Then at 17:00 GMT, we’ll be reporting the winners and drama from the ceremony ahead of its delayed broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer at 19:00.
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Doctor Who star David Tennant will be back on stage this year to host the Bafta Film Awards for a second time.
The Scottish actor is well known for his role in Doctor Who and he was a key figure in the raunchy Disney show Rivals in 2024.
Bafta's chief executive Jane Millichip says they “couldn’t be happier“ that Tennant is returning.
“He is an absolute pleasure to work with, and his performance this year was simply outstanding - warm, witty, whip-smart, and with a delightful touch of mischief,” she says.
British band Take That will take that energy to the stage, singing Greatest Day, which was featured in nominated film Anora.
Actor Jeff Goldblum will also be performing on piano during the In Memoriam section of the awards.
Jack Burgess
Live page editor
Image source, Getty ImagesConclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, won best acting ensemble at last week's Critics Choice Awards
It's that time of the year again... the stars of the big screen are gathering for the biggest night of British cinema.
That can of course only mean one thing. Welcome to our Bafta Film Awards live page!
Our reporters will be bringing you all the glitz and glamour from the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
This year the 'political-thriller' Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, is leading the nominations pack, followed by Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist.
The awards ceremony kicks off at 17:00 GMT but will be broadcast later on BBC One from 19:00.
We’ll bring you the results as they happen as well as all the action from the red carpet.
So stay with us for all the latest.
