The 2012 BFI London Film Festival Awards were held on 20 October 2012 during the BFI London Film Festival, which ran from 10–21 October.[1] It was hosted by Sue Perkins at the Banqueting House in London, England.[2] There were four awards presented, along with the BFI Fellowships that went to Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter.[3]
| 56th BFI London Film Festival Awards | |
|---|---|
 Festival poster | |
| Date | 20 October 2012 |
| Site | Banqueting House, Whitehall |
| Hosted by | Sue Perkins |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Rust and Bone |
Awards
editBest Film
editWinner: Rust and Bone,[4] directed by Jacques Audiard.
This is the second win for director Jacques Audiard, his first win was in 2009 for his film A Phophet. With a partnership with American Express, the film was selected for being the most original, intelligent and distinctive filmmaking in the Festival. The award was presented by Sir David Hare, the President of the Official Competition jury.
The nominees:[5]
- After Lucia
- End of Watch
- EVERYDAY
- Fill the Void
- Ginger & Rosa
- In the House
- It Was the Son
- Lore
- Midnight’s Children
- No
- Seven Psychopaths
Best British Newcomer
editWinner: Sally El Hosaini,[4] director and screenwriter of My Brother the Devil.
With a partnership with Swarovski, El Hosaini was selected and recognized for her achievements as a new writer, and director. The award was presented by Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston.
The nominees:[6]
- Fady Elsayed for My Brother the Devil (actor)
- Rufus Norris for Broken (director)
- Eloise Laurence for Broken (actor)
- Chloe Pirrie for Shell (actor)
- Scott Graham for Shell (writer and director)
- Tom Shkolnik for The Comedian (writer and director)
- Rowan Athale for Wasteland (writer and director)
Sutherland Award
editWinner: Benh Zeitlin,[4] for Beasts of the Southern Wild.
The long-standing Sutherland Award is presented to Benh Zeitlin for his film Beasts of the Southern Wild for being the most original and imaginative feature debut in the Festival. The award was presented by Helen McCrory and Hannah McGill, president of the jury.
The nominees:[6]
- Clip
- The Comedian
- Eat Sleep Die
- My Brother The Devil
- Neighbouring Sounds
- The Samurai That Night
- Shell
- Ship of Thesues
- Sleeper's Wake
- Tomorrow
- Wadjda
The Grierson Award for Best Documentary
editWinner: Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God,[4] written and directed by Alex Gibney.
With a partnership with the Grierson Trust, recognized Alex Gibney's documentary Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, about the Catholic Church and the Vatican's attempts to cover up one of the most appalling scandals of the times, for having the most cultural significance.
The nominees:[6]
- Beware of Mr. Baker
- Canned Dreams
- The Central Park Five
- The Ethnographer
- For No Good Reason
- Free Angela And All Political Prisoners
- Les Invisibles
- The Summit
- Turned Towards the Sun
- Village at the End of the World
- West of Memphis
BFI Fellowships
editWinners: Tim Burton,[4] and Helena Bonham Carter[4]
The Fellowship is the highest accolade that the British Film Institute bestows. Tim Burton, whose film Frankenweenie opened the festival, and Helena Bonham Carter, whose film Great Expectations closed the festival. Sir Christopher Lee presented Burton's award and Sir Trevor Nunn presented Bonham Carter's award.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cate Blanchett to receive British Film Institute Fellowship". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Cate Blanchett picks up BFI accolade - BBC News". BBC News. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter honoured at London Film Festival". itv.com. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "BFI London Film Festival announces 2012 award winners". BFI. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Official Competition | Best Film". BFI. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ a b c "Festival Awards". BFI. Archived from the original on 17 January 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Tim Burton honoured at London Film Festival awards". BBC. Retrieved 21 October 2012.