The EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) are prestigious annual awards presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to honor outstanding achievements in the film industry. Recognized as one of the most significant film awards globally, the BAFTAs celebrate excellence across a range of categories, including acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and production design. The awards were first established in 1947, and the ceremony takes place in London, attracting leading figures from the international film community. Often considered a precursor to the Oscars, the BAFTAs provide a strong indication of what the VFX and animation community believe have made substantial contributions to the art form.Special Visual Effects NomineesBetter ManLuke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft, Peter StubbsOur fxpodcast with Director Michael Gracey:Director Michael Gracey & making Better ManDune: Part TwoPaul Lambert, Stephen James, Gerd Nefzer, Rhys SalcombeOur fxpodcast with Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert:Dune: Part Two fxpodcast Visual Effects Supervisor Paul LambertGladiator IIMark Bakowski, Neil Corbould, Nikki Penny, Pietro PontiOur fxguide story with Overall Production VFX Supervisor: Mark BakowskiGladiator II: Mark Bakowski Overall VFX Sup. and RidleygramsKingdom of the Planet of the Apes Erik Winquist, Rodney Burke, Paul Story, Stephen UnterfranzOur fxpodcast with Director Wes Ball and VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist:fxpodcast #369: Kingdom Of the Planet of Apes with Director Wes Ball and VFX Supervisor Erik WinquistWickedPablo Helman, Paul Corbould, Jonathan Fawkner, Anthony SmithOur fxpodcast with renowned visual effects supervisor Pablo Helman:Pablo Helman breaks down WickedAnimated FilmFlowGints Siibalodis, Matss KaaInside Out 2 Kelsey Mann, Mark NielsenWallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlNick Park, Merlin Crossingham, Richard BeekThe Wild RobotChris Sanders, Jeff HermannThe awards ceremony will take place on 16 February 2025 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. In addition to the awards, BAFTA is an independent arts charit, supporting the arts.