` ` Gravity '' and ` ` 12 Years a Slave '' win top awards at prestigious British BAFTA ceremony . Steve McQueen - directed slavery drama wins best director and best actor awards . Zimbabwe - born actor Chiwetel ##a wins best actor award . Actress Helen Hunt was awarded Academy 's highest award , a BAFTA .
`` Gravity '' and `` 12 Years a Slave '' win top awards at prestigious British BAFTA ceremony . Steve McQueen-directed slavery drama wins best film and best actor awards . British-born actor Chiwetel Ejiofor wins best actor award . Dame Helen Mirren was given Academy 's highest award , a fellowship .