| 3rd British Academy Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 May 1950 |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Bicycle Thieves |
| Best British Film | The Third Man |
| Most awards | Bicycle Thieves, The Third Man (1) |
| Most nominations | The Third Man (2) |
The 3rd British Academy Film Awards, known retroactively as the British Academy Film Awards, were given by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) (known then as the British Film Academy) on 29 May 1950,[1] and honoured the best films of 1948 and 1949. The awards for Best British Film and Best Film from any Source was handed out to The Third Man and Bicycle Thieves, respectively, and The Third Man was the most nominated feature film, with two.