San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) Awards: Complete list of winners and nominees explored

The San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) has officially announced the winners of its 2025 awards. The critics group revealed its winners following voting by its 47-member body.

SFBAFCC was founded in 2002. The organization brings together film journalists from across Northern California. Its membership includes writers and critics from multiple publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, Contra Costa Times, San Francisco Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, East Bay Express, Palo Alto Weekly, Marin Independent Journal, San Francisco Examiner, KRON-TV, Variety, RottenTomatoes.com, and other outlets.

This year, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another became the most recognized film at the 2025 San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) Awards. The project bagged Best Picture and collected multiple additional honors. Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, also earned recognition for its technical achievements. The movie was placed as a runner-up in multiple categories.

The 2025 SFBAFCC awards also continued the tradition of the Marlon Riggs Award. This year's recipient was publicist Karen Larsen, whose work has supported independent cinema. SFBAFCC released an official press release in this regard, stating:

"In recognition of her decades of unwavering dedication to the San Francisco Bay Area film community, Karen Larsen has championed independent films and world cinema with distinction. Through her tireless work as a publicist and advocate, she has elevated countless filmmakers and promoted numerous local film festivals, enriching the cultural fabric of the region. Her enduring commitment to amplifying diverse voices and fostering cinematic discovery exemplifies the spirit of the Marlon Riggs Award."

It also added:

"Named in honor of the late Bay Area filmmaker and activist Marlon Riggs, this award celebrates courage and vision in the Bay Area film community. It is given to individuals or organizations that embody Riggs' legacy of social engagement, innovation, and commitment to diverse storytelling."

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Complete list of winners and nominees at the 2025 San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) Awards

Below is a complete breakdown of the winners and nominees across all categories of the 2025 San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle (SFBAFCC) Awards.

Best picture

One Battle After Another: Winner

Hamnet

Sentimental Value

Sinners: Runner-up

Train Dreams

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Best director

One Battle After Another: Paul Thomas Anderson: Winner

Sinners: Ryan Coogler: Runner-up

Hamnet: Chloé Zhao

It Was Just an Accident: Jafar Panahi

Sentimental Value: Joachim Trier

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Best actor

Blue Moon: Ethan Hawke: Winner

One Battle After Another: Leonardo DiCaprio: Runner-up

Train Dreams: Joel Edgerton

Sinners: Michael B. Jordan

The Secret Agent: Wagner Moura

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Best actress

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne: Winner

Hamnet: Jessie Buckley: Runner-up

Sentimental Value: Renate Reinsve

Bugonia: Emma Stone

Sorry, Baby: Eva Victor

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Best supporting actor

One Battle After Another: Benicio Del Toro: Winner

Sentimental Value: Stellan Skarsgård: Runner-up

Frankenstein: Jacob Elordi

Hamnet: Paul Mescal

One Battle After Another: Sean Penn

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Best supporting actress

Weapons: Amy Madigan: Winner

Sentimental Value: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas: Runner up

Sentimental Value: Elle Fanning

Sinners: Wunmi Mosaku

One Battle After Another: Teyana Taylor

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Best original screenplay

Sentimental Value: Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier: Winner

Sinners: Ryan Coogler: Runner-up

Sorry, Baby: Eva Victor

It Was Just an Accident: Jafar Panahi

Weapons: Zach Cregger

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Best adapted screenplay

One Battle After Another: Winner

Train Dreams: Runner-up

Bugonia

Hamnet

No Other Choice

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Best film editing

One Battle After Another: Andy Jurgensen: Winner

Sinners: Michael P. Shawver: Runner-up

A House Of Dynamite: Kirk Baxter

F1: Stephen Mirrione

Marty Supreme: Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie

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Best cinematography

Sinners: Autumn Durald Arkapaw: Winner

Train Dreams: Adolpho Veloso: Runner-up

Frankenstein: Dan Laustsen

Hamnet: Lukasz Zal

One Battle After Another: Michael Bauman

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Best production design

Sinners: Hannah Beachler: Winner

Frankenstein: Tamara Deverell: Runner up

Hamnet: Fiona Crombie

Marty Supreme: Jack Fisk

One Battle After Another: Florencia Martin

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Best original score

Sinners: Ludwig Göransson: Winner

One Battle After Another: Jonny Greenwood: Runner-up

Bugonia: Jerskin Fendrix

Frankenstein: Alexandre Desplat

Train Dreams: Bryce Dessner

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Best animated feature

KPop Demon Hunters: Winner

Zootopia 2: Runner-up

Arco

Elio

Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain

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Best documentary feature

Orwell: 2+2=5: Winner

The Alabama Solution: Runner-up

Come See Me In The Good Light

The Perfect Neighbor

Riefenstahl

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Best international feature film

It Was Just an Accident: Winner

Sentimental Value: Runner-up

No Other Choice

The Secret Agent

Sirat

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Special citation for independent cinema

Twinless: Winner

Brother Verses Brother: Runner up

The Encampments

Happyend

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Marlon Riggs Award

Karen Larsen: Winner

Congratulations to the winners at the 2025 SFBAFCC awards!

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