SIX people, including two 2016 awards hopefuls, were honored at the 25th BAFTA-LA Britannia Awards on Friday night.

    During a non-televised ceremony at the Beverly Hilton that was emceed by the British comedian and rapper Doc Brown and, as always, recognized Brits and non-Brits alike, “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” director Ang Lee was presented with the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing and American Pastoral director and star Ewan McGregor was presented with the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Humanitarian Award.

    Also honored: Felicity Jones, the Oscar-nominated actress who soon will be seen in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” with the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year; Samuel L. Jackson, the Oscar-nominated actor who soon will be seen in “Kong: Skull Island,” with the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment; Jodie Foster with the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film; and Ricky Gervais with the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy.(SD-Agencies)