Martin Scorsese's Hugo won the first two awards of the night - for cinematography and art direction.
Hugo is one of two odes to film-making, along with The Artist, going head-to-head for Oscars glory.
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While The Artist has picked up it's first gong of the night for costume design. Iron Lady snatches the award for make-up.
