Chloé Zhao Makes History as ‘Hamnet’ Becomes BAFTA’s Most-Nominated Film by a Female Director

Chloé Zhao Makes History as ‘Hamnet’ Becomes BAFTA’s Most-Nominated Film by a Female Director

Another record-breaking feat for Chloé Zhao this awards season: 'Hamnet' officially BAFTA's most-nominated film by a female director.

Northern Ireland talent nominated for 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

The nominees for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards have been announced today, ahead of the ceremony on 22 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Coleraine-born author Maggie O’Farrell and Belfast filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson are among this year’s nominees. Maggie O’Farrell has been nominated in the Adapted Screenplay category for Hamnet, which she co-wrote with director Chloé Zhao. The screenplay is adapted from O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel of the same…