- The DAFTAS draw took place at The Martians bar on the 3rd of February, where team leaders and fans were present.
- People were also able to tune in and watch the draw online through Facebook and Instagram live. This year, 21 team leaders took part in the draw, with 10 films being selected for this year’s DAFTAS.
The day we’ve been all waiting for has finally arrived. The British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) have announced their 2022 film nominations to the one-thousand strong audience who tuned in to watch on YouTube.
Presented by sizzling duo AJ Odudu and Tom Allen from the stage of 195 Piccadilly, there seem to have been a lot of surprise selections – or rather lack thereof.
Leaving drama aside, the organisers of The DAFATS have selected seven films for their 2022 edition. Among them are No Time to Die, Last Night in Soho, Belfast, The Power of The Dog, House of Gucci, Dune, and Don’t Look Up.
The DAFTAS film draw took place as usual, on the evening of BAFTA nominations. Streamed both on Instagram Live and Facebook Live, the organisers also welcomed Team Leaders at Martinez Private Members Bar in Soho, Central London.
The details of a draw are as follows:
Don’t Look Up
Don’t Look Up tells the story of two astronomers, Kate Dibiasky and Dr Randall Mindy, attempting to warn humanity about a fast-approaching comet that will cause humanity to go extinct. The pair embark on a media tour, desperate to make the world realise what’s at stake. But there’s just one issue – no one seems to care.
Spoofed by:
- Brian Alexander
- Laura Sansom
Last Night in Soho
This psychological thriller introduces us to Eloise Turner, an aspiring fashion designer who follows her dreams by moving to London for fashion school. She quickly becomes an outcast and moves into a bedsit, where she immediately starts to have recurring dreams about a young, charismatic singer named Sandie living in 1960s London. However, the glamour quickly dissipates when Ellie’s dreams take a disturbingly dark turn.
Spoofed by:
- Rebecca Wallen
- James Murphy
- Jamie Clarke
Belfast
Belfast is a British coming of age comedy-drama which follows the life of Buddy, the nine-year-old son of a working-class Protestant family in Belfast. The film was inspired by writer and director Kenneth Branagh’s experiences growing up in Belfast during The Troubles, which ultimately forced his family to leave Northern Ireland.
Spoofed by:
- Kate Hinksman
- Jane Harvey
- Malcolm Modele
No Time to Die
In No Time to Die, Bond is living a peaceful life in Jamaica, having left the secret service. However, this newfound tranquillity suddenly comes to a halt when he’s contacted by CIA agent Felix Leiter, who asks for Bond’s help in finding a kidnapped scientist. This leads Bond on perhaps his most dangerous quest yet, hunting down an enigmatic villain with uncharted technology.
Spoofed by:
- Tyler Winchcombe / Jacqui Shimidzu
- Caitlin Hazell
- Clemence Bartram
The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog is a Western psychological drama film, based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage. The film follows two wealthy brothers, Phil and George Burbank, who share a ranch. The film ultimately portrays toxic masculinity and sexuality through Phil’s cruel and domineering character, which is revealed after they meet Rose, George’s future lover, and her son Peter.
Spoofed by:
- Madeleine Kasson
- Liam Taylor
- Tom Lynas
House of Gucci
House of Gucci recounts the shocking story of the family behind the Italian high-end luxury fashion house. No one could have predicted that the marriage of Italy’s power couple, Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiani, would lead to one of fashion’s most twisted tales.
Spoofed by:
- Artie Brennan
- Raquel Arraes
- Harry Allmark
Dune
Famously premiered at the Venice Film Festival, the film is a feature adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel about the son of a noble family entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy.
Spoofed by:
- James Allen
- Simon Weekes
The DAFTAS awards ceremony will be held on the 13th of April in The Museum of Comedy. The tickets for the awards are available on the Museum of Comedy website. The shortlisted films will be screened at the Brighton Fringe on the 15th of May. You can purchase tickets here.
