The 2012 British Academy Scotland Awards, were given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), Scotland (also known as BAFTA Scotland, or BAFTA in Scotland), and honoured the best Scottish film, television and animated productions, and video games released between the period of 31 August 2011 – 31 July 2012. Presented on 18 November 2012, the event was presided over by Scottish media personality

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at the Radisson Blu Hotel, in

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The Angels' Share ''The Angels' Share'' is a 2012 comedy-drama film directed by Ken Loach and starring Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, and William Ruane. Set in Glasgow, Scotland, it tells the story of a young father who narrowly avoids a prison sentence. He is de ...

'' received the most nominations with four, winning two for Best Actor/Actress in a Film and Best Writer, and ''

Up There ''Up There'' is a 2011 British feature film comedy-drama, written and directed by Zam Salim and starring Burn Gorman, Kate O'Flynn, Aymen Hamdouchi, Chris Waitt, Jo Hartley and Warren Brown. It is financed by the UK Film Council, BBC and Crea ...

'' was nominated for two awards, winning both for Best Feature Film and Best Director. Television series ''

Rab C. Nesbitt ''Rab C. Nesbitt'' is a Scottish comedy series which began in 1988. Produced by BBC Scotland, it stars Gregor Fisher as an alcoholic Glaswegian who seeks unemployment as a lifestyle choice. Rab C. Nesbitt was originally a recurring character ...

'' and '' Young James Herriot'' were given two nominations each, the former of which won an award for Best Actor/Actress in Television. Actor

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received the Outstanding Contribution to Television and Film Award, a lifetime achievement award and the highest accolade BAFTA in Scotland can bestow.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface; the nominees are listed below alphabetically and not in boldface.

Special awards

received the Outstanding Contribution to Television and Film Award, a lifetime achievement award, "In recognition of isenormous achievements as one of Scotland’s most successful talents." The awards for Special Achievement in 2012 went to

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, who produced ''

The Inbetweeners Movie ''The Inbetweeners Movie'', known simply as ''The Inbetweeners'' in North America, is a 2011 British coming-of-age teen adventure comedy film based on the E4 sitcom ''The Inbetweeners'', written by series creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris ...

'' (2011), Callum Macrae, for directing the television documentary, '' Sri Lanka's Killing Fields'', and Paul Mcguigan, director of the television series, '' Sherlock''.

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was given the Outstanding Contribution To Broadcasting award, and Trisha Biggar collected the award for Outstanding Contribution For Craft.

References

External links

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Scotland Official website
{{BAFTA Scotland Awards

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Winners and nominees

Special awards

See also

References

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