A FILM shot near Keighley has been nominated in the Outstanding British Film category at the Baftas.

God’s Own Country, a love story about a farmer’s son and a Romanian migrant worker, was filmed in and around Keighley and Haworth. The two lead actors worked on local farms to prepare for their roles.

The film won top awards at last year's Stockholm International Film Festival, with director Francis Lee winning Best Director and Josh O’Connor, Best Actor.

At the Baftas, God’s Own Country is up against Darkest Hour, The Death of Stalin, Lady Macbeth, Paddington 2 and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in the Outstanding British Film category.

David Wilson, director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film, said: “We are delighted to see God’s Own Country in the nominations in this year’s BAFTAs. The film has already had worldwide acclaim at a number of notable film festivals and not only shown the brilliant talent of Francis Lee as writer and director but also the power and beauty of Yorkshire on screen. This is a major achievement for a first time feature director. I think we will be seeing much more from Francis in the future.”

This year’s Bafta ceremony, on February 18, will be hosted by Joanna Lumley. British nominations include Gary Oldman for his portrayal of Churchill in Darkest Hour, Sally Hawkins for The Shape of Water and Christopher Nolan for Dunkirk.

Another film shot in the Bradford district has its Yorkshire premiere at the National Science and Media Museum tomorrow. Lies We Tell, starring Hollywood heavyweights Gabriel Byrne and Harvey Keitel, is the debut feature film from production company Bradford International Film Associates. Described as “Northern Noir”, it’s set in a criminal underworld and was shot in Bradford, Keighley and Leeds, in mills, parks and cemeteries. The cast also includes Game of Thrones actor Mark Addy, Gina McKee and Toyah Willcox.

Lies We Tell is the debut from director Mitu Misra, who says the Bradford screening, ahead of the movie’s general release on February 2, is a thank-you to the people of the district. “Without their support we could not have made the film,” he said. “Bradford and the Dales are for me some of the most beautiful locations in Europe.”

David Wilson added: “This film is very much a Bradford-based story; it was shot at various locations in the city and Keighley, and used local extras. Both this film, and God’s Own Country, are really raising the district’s profile.”