The 1st British Film Academy Awards (retroactively known as the British Academy Film Awards), were handed out on 29 May 1949 at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, in

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, for films shown in the

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in 1947 and 1948. Reader must scroll right using the arrows under the image, until they have reached "slide 3 of 35". The Awards brochure was produced in 1948 and the awards were presented in 1949 - scroll right until you reach "slide 8 of 35" They were presented by the British Film Academy (currently,

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(BAFTA)), an organisation established in 1947 by filmmakers from

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, for the "advancement of the art and technique of the film". The Academy bestowed accolades in three categories: Best British Film, Best Picture from any source - British or Foreign and a Special Award. Reader must scroll right using the arrows under the image, until they have reached "slide 13 of 35". British film producer

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chaired the ceremony. ''

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'' won Best British Film. Best Film from any source - British or Foreign was awarded to American film ''

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''. Documentary, '' The World Is Rich'' received the Special Award. Bronze trophies, designed by Henry Moore were given to the director of the films, on behalf of the motion pictures' production units.

Winners

Winners highlighted in boldface. All sources used in this article make no mention of nominees in any of the categories.

Special Award

* '' The World Is Rich'' (Documentary)

References

External links

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Official website
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Winners

Special Award

See also

References

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