The 2010 BAFTA Award Winners

By Dustin Rowles | Industry | February 21, 2010 |

Here is the complete list of the 2010 BAFTA Award Winners, otherwise known as the British Oscars. The winners are notable, really, only for the lack of a British presence in the best picture category. My guess is that the winners may also ultimately demonstrate that the British prefer substance (The Hurt Locker) over style (Avatar) — I think the Oscars may go the other way.

Sadly, it seems, Up in the Air — which was once considered a lock for Best Picture — peaked a little too early, while The Hurt Locker continues its momentum toward next month’s Oscars. I still liked Up in in the Air a hair better, though I might give the director nod to Bigelow.

The only real surprise below is that Kristen Stewart beat out Carey Mulligan for rising star, but then it should be noted that the rising star award is voted on by the public, and the public generally has its head up its sparkly ass.

Best Film: The Hurt Locker

Leading Actor: Colin Firth, A Single Man

Leading Actress: Carey Mulligan, An Education

Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds

Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique, Precious

Director: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker

Original Screenplay: Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker

Adapted Screenplay: Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner, Up In the Air

Film Not in the English Language: A Prophet (France)

Animated Film: Up

Outstanding British Film: Fish Tank

Outstanding Debut By a British Writer, Director or Producer: Duncan Jones, Moon