11th Annual National Film Awards UK

Danny Dyer, Emma Thompson & Stephanie Beacham Lead Glamorous Night of Wins

London, UK – 3rd July 2025 – A record-breaking 3.9 million public votes were cast for this year’s 11th Annual National Film Awards UK, organised by the National Film Academy. Held at the iconic Porchester Hall, the awards honoured the brightest stars in film and television across 25 major categories.

Legendary actress Stephanie Beacham received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while British icon Emma Thompson was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her standout role this year. Fan-favourite Danny Dyer captured the audience’s hearts and walked away with the prestigious Outstanding Performance Award for his role in Marching Powder.

🏆 Film Winners:

• Best Actress: Megan Placito – Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare (Sponsored by IMEAN Beauty)
• Best Actor: Martin Portlock – Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare
• Best Newcomer: Nykiya Adams – Bird (Sponsored by 12 Weston London)
• Best British Film: William Tell (Sponsored by Leger Holidays)
• Best Feature Film: Grey Matter (Sponsored by Pickles & Co)
• Best Comedy: Time Travel is Dangerous
• Best Thriller: Rumpelstiltskin
• Best Independent Film: A Brother’s Bond
• Best International Film: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
• Best Foreign Language Film: The Girl with the Needle – Denmark

📺 Television Winners:

• Best TV Drama Series: Curfew
• Best Actress in a TV Series: Nielle Springer – Crongton (Sponsored by Bond Street Distillery)
• Best Actor in a TV Series: Staz Nair – Virdee
• Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series: Alexandra Burke – Curfew (Sponsored by WOW Facial)
• Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series: Bobby Brazier – Curfew

🎬 Creative & Industry Winners:

• Best Director: Rich Peppiatt – Kneecap (Sponsored by VooVix TV)
• Best Producer: Andy Edwards & Becca Hirani – Rumpelstiltskin
• Best Screenplay: Chris Reading, Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare, Hillary Shakespeare – Time Travel is Dangerous
• Best Documentary / Docu-Series: We Are Home
• Best Short Film: Milk (Sponsored by VooVix TV)
• Best Action in a Film/Series: Supacell (Sponsored by BfefBo)
• Best Supporting Actor: Ray Fearon – My Fault: London (Sponsored by Espiaye Apparel)
• Best Film Production Company: Sky Studios

Hosted by actress Amanda Clapham, the ceremony was broadcast globally via VooVix TV and received wide social media traction. The event reaffirmed the National Film Awards UK as a premier industry celebration powered by the voices of the public.

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