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Stars Dazzle at Dunhill BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner
18 Feb
Summary
- Emilia Jones and Marisa Abela graced the Dunhill pre-BAFTA dinner.
- One Battle After Another leads BAFTA nominations with 14 nods.
- Hamnet breaks record for female-directed film BAFTA nominations.
Emilia Jones and Marisa Abela were among the stars attending the Dunhill pre-BAFTA Filmmakers dinner in London on Tuesday, February 18, 2026. The event served as a prelude to the prestigious film awards ceremony.
Leading the BAFTA nominations this year is 'One Battle After Another,' which secured 14 nods, including one for Leonardo DiCaprio. Following closely is 'Sinners' with 13 nominations, and 'Marty Supreme' and 'Hamnet' both received eleven. 'Hamnet,' Chloe Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, has set a new record for the most nominations for a female-directed film in BAFTA history.
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, where winners will be announced, is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026. It will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. This year's nominations highlight a diverse range of films, with many potential winners vying for top honors across various categories.
