British Film Institute Fellowship British Film Institute Fellowship The British Film Institute (BFI) is a charitable organisation established in 1933, based in the United Kingdom. It has awarded its Fellowship title to individuals in "recognition of their outstanding contribution to film or television culture" and is considered the highest accolade presented by the Institute: British actor John Hurt said the award was "the highest honour possible". The first awards were made in 1983, the same year as BFI National Archive's Silver Jubilee and the BFI's fiftieth anniversary, and as of February 2017, there are 85 Fellows. Awards are not presented every year, but every
60th British Academy Film Awards 60th British Academy Film Awards The 60th British Academy Film Awards, given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, took place on 11 February 2007 and honoured the best films of 2006. "The Queen" won Best Film and Best Actress for Helen Mirren. Paul Greengrass won Best Director for "United 93", which also won Best Editing. Forest Whitaker won Best Actor for "The Last King of Scotland", which also won Outstanding British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. The ceremony also featured the inaugural BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, which was awarded to "Happy Feet", directed by George