EE Rising Star Award

EE RISING STAR AWARD 2026

 

Running since 2005, it is the only award presented at the EE BAFTA Film Awards which is voted for by you - the public. The award celebrates new and emerging talent within the film industry, with many former winners going on to become huge household names.


The jury’s out

We are thrilled to announce that Joe Alwyn, Sheila Atim and Benedict Wong have joined a distinguished line up of industry experts as part of the jury panel to select the five EE Rising Star Award nominees ahead of the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

The shortlist will be announced on 14 January 2026 when voting opens. Keep an eye on this page for details on how to cast your vote. The winner will be announced at the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 22 February 2026.

    

What's the EE Rising Star Award?

Running since 2005, with past winners including Tom Holland and Mia McKenna-Bruce, it is the only prize at the EE BAFTA Film Awards chosen by the public. The award honours an emerging actor or actress who has demonstrated exceptional talent and ambition and has begun to capture the imagination of the British public, with many former winners going on to become huge household names.

Previous winners of the EE Rising Star Award

David Jonsson

2025 Winnner

Mia McKenna-Bruce

2024 Winner

Emma Mackey

2023 Winner

Lashana Lynch

2022 Winner

More about the EE BAFTAs

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