This Showdown, we’re lilting down the red (carpet) road of the EE BAFTA nominees for Outstanding Debut by a British (or Irish!) Writer, Director or Producer. Since 2010, this particular award has helped hungering filmmakers shake off the imposter syndrome as they shoot for the moon and take the layer cake (the history of the award is detailed by BAFTA here). Because the selection pool is limited to these 131 films, you can take control by listing fewer than the usual ten if you wish—though those ing their UK and Irish cinema exams may well reach that boiling point. Good luck to you, Leo Grande (and Mr. Banks, Ned Devine, Billy Elliot, Saint Maud, Ray & Liz plus many more with all the gifts).
Check out all the nominees for the 2025 edition of the EE BAFTA Film Awards and see who wins this year by tuning into BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm (GMT) on Sunday, February 16.
