This award’s intention is to highlight the future stars of the next generation of filmmakers.

Named in honour of Production Designer and BFDG member, Peter Lamont. 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 award is open to BFDG member AND Non-member Art Department juniors and newcomers. 

BFDG HoD members can make the nomination.

All entries will be reviewed and judged by the membership in the first round of judging to establish 3 finalists.  The 3 finalists will then be judged in the second round by the BFDG committee and representatives from our category sponsor. 

The winner will benefit from one year’s free access to relevant courses run by CrewHQ.

This  award is to recognise those working in the advertising art departments.

To qualify for this award, a commercial must be at least 30 seconds in length.

This award relates to Commercials released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

Any Commercial must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew: production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or art director (AD), set decorator (SD) or stylist.  Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD, SD, AD or stylist) of the winning Commercial or Music Video including non-BFDG members. Up to 6 Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD (or AD). Additional certificates are available at a small additional cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

This  award is to recognise those working in the music industry art departments.

To qualify for this award, a music video must be at least 30 seconds in length.

This award relates to Music Videos released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

Any Music Video must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew: production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or art director (AD), set decorator (SD) or stylist.  Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD, SD, AD or stylist) of the winning Commercial or Music Video including non-BFDG members. Up to 6 Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD (or AD). Additional certificates are available at a small additional cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

This Award is intended to celebrate a wider group of BFDG members’ creativity, who work on smaller budget productions.

This award relates to films with a max running time (inc. credits) of 40 mins.  Films may be fiction or non-fiction.

This award relates to films released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

Any short film must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD) art director (AD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SD or  AD) of the winning Short film including non-BFDG members.   Up to 6 Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available at a small additional cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

Voting: The first round of voting to establish the three finalists for this award will be carried out by a specialist committee* of BFDG members. The category will then be added to the second round of voting where the Membership will then be asked to vote to establish the final winner.

*If any BFDG member would like to join the specialist committee, please contact the office [email protected].

The Planet Positive Award will go to either an Art Department, individual Art Department member or BFDG Corporate Member who has demonstrated exceptional creativity and foresight in integrating sustainability into their work. Whether it’s through pioneering new, sustainably sourced materials, adopting innovative design techniques, or implementing comprehensive end-of-life plans for props and sets. 

The nominated production MUST include at least one full BFDG Individual or Corporate Member.

The award can also be extended to a particular studio, production or sustainability co-ordinator/consultant who worked closely with the nominated Art Department. 

The Planet Positive Award, is dedicated to celebrating innovative thinking and ground-breaking approaches in environmental sustainability within the art departments of film and TV productions. We’re looking for innovators —those who not only champion environmentally friendly practices but also introduce new materials, designs, and methods that can inspire others within the industry.

We are also interested to receive entries that include designs and props that maximise the creative opportunity to showcase sustainability on the screen.

The full entry and criteria document contains more detailed information.

All Entries will be reviewed and judged by the BFDG committee, BAFTA albert, our Planet Positive category sponsor and sustainability professionals working in film & TV. This award has been created in association with BAFTA albert.

Please do get in touch us if you have any queries about your possible entry – we will be happy to provide assistance. Email:  [email protected]

With this Award, the BFDG aims to celebrate the broad spectrum of Art Department talent within our industry. From Storyboard Artists to Art Directors and all the others in between, this is your chance to nominate a member of the Art Department who you feel has made a positive impact on the Art Department and deserves to be recognised.

This could be in their talent, creativity, craftsmanship, mentorship of a colleague, innovation to support fellow BFDG members (including demonstrating a commitment to increasing access, development and progression for individuals from diverse backgrounds), or someone who has gone above and beyond in their kindness and thoughtfulness towards others.

The winner for this award is nominated by BFDG Members.  Members can nominate someone from within the Art Department. Nominations are open to BFDG members AND Non members. (Please note HoD’s cannot be nominated in this category).

Each entry by a member should be accompanied by a paragraph of minimum 100 words explaining why their candidate should be considered – a link to a form on our website will be sent to all members along with guidelines of what to include within your nomination paragraph.

This award will be judged by the BFDG committee and category sponsor.

This award relates to television entertainment including unscripted TV for genres such as quiz shows, talent shows, chat shows and reality based shows, and band one TV Documentary, Drama and Comedy programmes released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

Any nominated Television Entertainment must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or if no SAD, then the Art Director (AD), Set Decorator (SD) or if no SD, then Production Buyer (PB). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD/AD & SD/PB) of the winning television drama including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

This award relates to Television Band Two programmes released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

Any nominated Television Band 2 Programme must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or if no SAD, then the Art Director (AD), Set Decorator (SD) or if no SD, then Production Buyer (PB). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD/AD & SD/PB) of the winning television drama including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost.

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees

This award relates to TV Band Three and Four Programmes released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

Any nominated TV Band 3 or 4 Programme must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD), set decorator (SD) and art director (AD) if no supervising art director. Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD or AD, SD) of the winning Light Entertainment Programme including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees

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.

BFDG members are invited to nominate someone they regard as deserving of this honour and those being nominated can be from EITHER the BFDG membership OR the wider Art Department.

Each entry by a BFDG member should be accompanied by a paragraph, of a minimum 100 words, outlining why their candidate should be considered – a link to a form on our website will be sent to all members along with further guidelines on what should be included in the nomination paragraph.

Judging for this award will be made by the BFDG committee and category sponsor.

This  award relates to Feature Films (under £30m) released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

To qualify in this category, a feature film must have the majority of its sets and locations designed to portray a time period at least 20 years prior to the present awards year. * In the event that the film straddles more than one genre, we will follow the 51% or more rule noted below.

Nominated Feature Films must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD & SD) of the winning feature film including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD – numbers above that can be produced but will have to be paid for.  

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

*In many cases a feature film may include a combination of two or more of the three categories (Period, Contemporary or Fantasy). You may specify your category choice but the Awards Committee reserves the right to move a film to a more appropriate category.  In most cases, we will recognise the film in the category that represents 51% or more of the running time unless otherwise noted above.

This award relates to Feature Films (under £30m) released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

To qualify in this category, a feature film must have the majority of its sets and locations designed to portray places of a realistic nature within 20 years either side of the present awards year * In the event that the film straddles more than one genre, we will follow the 51% or more rule noted below.

Nominated Feature Films must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD & SD) of the winning feature film including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD – numbers above that can be produced but will have to be paid for.  

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

*In many cases a feature film may include a combination of two or more of the three categories (Period, Contemporary or Fantasy). You may specify your category choice but the Awards Committee reserves the right to move a film to a more appropriate category. In most cases, we will recognise the film in the category that represents 51% or more of the running time unless otherwise noted above.

This award relates to  Feature Films (under £30m) released in the UK from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025 based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

To qualify in this category, a feature film must have the majority of its sets and locations designed to portray places of an imaginative and inventive nature. * In the event that the film straddles more than one genre, we will follow the 51% or more rule noted below.

Nominated Feature Films must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD & SD) of the winning feature film including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

*In many cases a feature film may include a combination of two or more of the three categories (Period, Contemporary or Fantasy). You may specify your category choice but the Awards Committee reserves the right to move a film to a more appropriate category. In most cases, we will recognise the film in the category that represents 51% or more of the running time unless otherwise noted above.

This award relates to Major Motion Pictures (£30 million plus) released in the UK (from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025) based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

To qualify in this category, a feature film must have the majority of its sets and locations designed to portray a time period at least 20 years prior to the present awards year. * In the event that the film straddles more than one genre, we will follow the 51% or more rule noted below.

Nominated Feature Films must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD & SD) of the winning feature film including non-BFDG members.   Up to six  Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees.

*In many cases a feature film may include a combination of two or more of the three categories (Period, Contemporary or Fantasy). You may specify your category choice but the Awards Committee reserves the right to move a film to a more appropriate category.  In most cases, we will recognise the film in the category that represents 51% or more of the running time unless otherwise noted above.

This award relates to Major Motion Pictures (£30 million plus) released in the UK (from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025) based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

To qualify in this category, a feature film must have the majority of its sets and locations designed to portray a places of a realistic nature within 20 years either side of the present awards year * In the event that the film straddles more than one genre, we will follow the 51% or more rule noted below.

Nominated Feature Films must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD & SD) of the winning feature film including non-BFDG members.   Up to six Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD. Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees

*In many cases a feature film may include a combination of two or more of the three categories (Period, Contemporary or Fantasy). You may specify your category choice but the Awards Committee reserves the right to move a film to a more appropriate category. In most cases, we will recognise the film in the category that represents 51% or more of the running time unless otherwise noted above.

This award relates to Major Motion Pictures (£30 million plus) released in the UK (from 1st January 2025 to midnight on 31st December 2025) based on data from IMDB and UK general release dates. (Release can mean theatrical or streamed / on-demand broadcast including festival screenings.)

To qualify in this category, a feature film must have the majority of its sets and locations designed to portray places of an imaginative and inventive nature. * In the event that the film straddles more than one genre, we will follow the 51% or more rule noted below.

Nominated films must have at least one HoD who is also a full BFDG member on the crew; production designer (PD), supervising art director (SAD) or set decorator (SD). Trophies will be given to these senior members (PD, SAD & SD) of the winning feature film including non-BFDG members.   Up to 6 Certificates of Excellence will be given to members of the art department (whether Guild members or not) as advised by the PD.  Additional certificates are available to purchase at a small cost. 

Certificates will also be given to all finalist nominees

*In many cases a feature film may include a combination of two or more of the three categories (Period, Contemporary or Fantasy). You may specify your category choice but the Awards Committee reserves the right to move a film to a more appropriate category.  In most cases, we will recognise the film in the category that represents 51% or more of the running time unless otherwise noted above.