BAFTA Nomination

“Up in the Air” has once again brought Anna Kendrick another prestigious awards nomination. On Thursday, January 21, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has unveiled that the “Twilight Saga” actress is among the nominees for Best Supporting Actress at the 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards.

The 24-year-old is up against fellow “Up in the Air” star Vera Farmiga. She is also listed alongside Anne-Marie Duff and Kristin Scott Thomas of “Nowhere Boy”, and Mo’Nique of “Precious: Based on the Novel PUSH by Sapphire”. Her nod also gives her drama movie a total of six counts, which also include Best Editing and Best Leading Actor for George Clooney.

This year’s BAFTA Awards is dominated by “Avatar”, “An Education” and “The Hurt Locker”. Each of those movies has received eight nominations. Following closely behind are “District 9″ with seven nods. “Inglourious Basterds” and “Up in the Air” nabs six counts, while “Coco Before Chanel”, “Nowhere Boy” and “Precious” grabs four.

These nominees joined Jesse Eisenberg, Nicholas Hoult, Carey Mulligan, Tahar Rahim and Kristen Stewart who have been announced to be up for Orange Rising Star Award earlier this month. The 2010 Orange British Academy Film Awards take place on Sunday, February 21 at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. Complete list of nominees can be obtained via BAFTA.

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