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Britain’s chance to shine once again?

It's the award everyone in the film industry wants to pick up.

By Tom Sams

No British film has ever been as successful as Slumdog Millionaire was last year, where the film scooped 10 awards overall (including Best Picture and Best Director).

With 2010’s nominations having been announced for the Academy Awards it seems the most prolific pictures of the year are Avatar and The Hurt Locker, with 9 nominations each.

Britain, however, has been able to scoop themselves some prestigious nominations this year in an American dominated award ceremony.

Helen Mirren and Carey Mulligan have both been nominated for Best Actress, with Colin Firth having been nominated for his performance in A Single Man. Also, An Education and In the Loop have both picked up Best Adapted Screenplay nominations.

Several films that have been made and produced in Britain are up for awards, such as Fantastic Mr. Fox, as well as The Bright Star, The Young Victoria and Sherlock Holmes all being nominated for sound and music categories, respectively.

However, with the stiff competition these films face it is unlikely that Britain will come home with many Oscars this year (although Helen Mirren often brings home the gold).

Is British film taking a decline over recent years or are we being snubbed by the board? With an industry dominated by Hollywood, could this mean in the near future British film could cease to be?

With pictures like Harry Brown, and our fantastic Oscar nominations, I for one, certainly hope not.

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