BAFTA Award for Best Short Animation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BAFTA Award for Best British Short Animation |
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| Presented by | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| First awarded | 1984 |
| Currently held by | Two Black Boys in Paradise (2025) |
The BAFTA Award for Best British Short Animation is a special prize given out each year by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). BAFTA is a famous British group that celebrates amazing work in film, television, and video games. This award specifically honors the best short animated films made in Britain.
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About the BAFTA Animation Award
This award celebrates the best short animated films from the United Kingdom. It is given out at the annual British Academy Film Awards.
How the Award Started
The award began in 1984. Back then, it was simply called "Best Short Animation." Over time, its name changed a couple of times. Since 2014, it has been known as the "Best British Short Animation."
When the award first started, usually four films were nominated each year. Sometimes there were more, like in 1997 when six films were nominated. More recently, three films are typically chosen as nominees.
Famous Winners Over the Years
Many wonderful animated short films have won this BAFTA award. These films often tell creative stories in unique ways.
For example, in 1989, the very first Wallace and Gromit film, A Grand Day Out, won the award. This film was created by the famous animator Nick Park. Later, in 1993, another Wallace and Gromit adventure, The Wrong Trousers, also won. These films are known for their funny characters and amazing stop-motion animation.
Other notable winners include A Close Shave in 1995, another Wallace and Gromit film. In 2008, A Matter of Loaf and Death, yet another Wallace and Gromit short, took home the prize.
More recently, in 2022, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse won the award. This film is loved for its beautiful animation and heartwarming message. The most recent winner, in 2025, was Two Black Boys in Paradise.
This award helps shine a light on the incredible talent of British animators and the imaginative stories they bring to life.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:BAFTA al mejor cortometraje animado para niños
