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Awards 2021
BFDG Production Design Awards 2021 Winners & Finalists
All of the productions were released in the UK (from 1st January 2021 to midnight on 31st December 2021 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates (release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)
Each finalist is accompanied by the following supporting assets: a still image that best represents the work on the production; a piece of artwork from the production, this can be either be a set drawing, concept drawing or graphic; plus the trailer for the production.
This year we have introduced the option of submitting a presentation, most entries, but not all, have included this.
Please click the presentation link to view where relevant.
The exceptions to this are for the following awards:
The Peter Lamont Award – Spotlighting New Talent (supported by Netflix) – the winner of this award is determined the BFDG committee only.
Finalists work will be available for viewing only.
Short Film – Entries are accompanied by a still image and a piece of artwork for you to view only.
This award is voted on by a committee of BDFG members.
Outstanding Contribution to the Art Department (supported by Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden) – This category is voted on and agreed by the BFDG committee and a representative from Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
Lifetime Achievement – This category is voted on and agreed by the BFDG committee.
The winners from each category were announced at our awards ceremony which took place on Saturday 12 March at The Londoner Hotel, London WC1.
*Changes this year in criteria – whilst we work hard to establish a diverse, fair and the most open criteria for entry submission, we are always happy to listen to members ideas’ and thoughts on how we can do better – please join us on the awards committee or let the office have your comments contact the office
View 2021 Winners & Finalists By Category:
The Peter Lamont Award
Spotlighting New Talent Award
This award is supported by:
This award has been renamed in honour of Production Designer and BFDG member Peter Lamont, who sadly passed away in December 2020. Peter was always keen to help and support young talent in the Art Department and as this award’s intention is to highlight the future stars of the next generation of filmmakers the BFDG thought it would be a fitting tribute to dedicate this award to him. This year the award is supported by Netflix.
This category will be voted on by the BFDG committee only.
Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.
Outstanding Contribution
To The Art Department Award
This award is supported by
This award is for Art Department members who we would like to honour for their outstanding contribution to the art department.
Judging for this award, is made by the BFDG committee.
Lifetime Achievement
Award
This award is for Art Department members who we would like to honour having had a long and extensive career and who have made their creative mark on this industry, benefiting their department as a whole.
Judging for this award, is made by the BFDG committee.