The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2018. The Shape of Water leads the way with nominations in 12 categories, including best director, best picture, best original screenplay, best original music, best cinematography, best editing, best production design, best costume design, best sound design, and best visual effects. Darkest Hour and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri both received nine nominations each.