| 24th European Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 3, 2011 |
| Site | Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany |
| Hosted by | Anke Engelke |
| Organized by | European Film Academy |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Melancholia |
| Best Direction | Susanne Bier |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | Arte, HBO |
The 24th European Film Awards were presented on 3 December 2011 in Berlin, Germany. The winners were selected by the over 2,500 members of the European Film Academy.
The nominations for the 24th European Film Awards were announced on 5 November.
The nominees for Best Animated Feature Film were selected by a committee consisting of EFA Board Members and representatives from the European Association of Animation Film.
The nominees for best feature-film debut were selected by a committee consisting of representatives from EFA and the International Federation of Film Critics.
The nominees for Best Short Film were selected by independent juries at a series of film festivals throughout Europe.
The winner of the People's Choice Award was selected by online votes.