The BFI London Film Festival has emerged as a key launch event for the awards season, thanks in part to the large concentration of AMPAS voters in London. Attracting both audiences and industry participants, the festival hosts numerous events, including special screenings and Q&As for BAFTA and AMPAS members. Films like Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" and Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" received special attention. Netflix plays a significant role with events like a brunch, which has hosted stars like Selena Gomez and Oscar Isaac.

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