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The Hollywood Film Awards took place in Beverly Hills recently. Now in its 16th year, the ceremony caps off the prestigious Hollywood Film Festival.

The awards ceremony looked a lot more fun that some of the stuffy ceremonies that take place during awards season in Tinseltown. See what we mean in the photo gallery..

The always-smiley Bradley Cooper received the best actor award for his performance in Silver Lining Playbook, which also stars Jennifer Lawrence.

There's little wonder Ben Affleck looked so proud as he posed with his award - the actor/director/screenwriter is having a bit of a 'moment'. The cast of Argo, which he produced and directed, was honoured for breakout performance.

The stellar Argo cast includes John Goodman and Bryan Cranston, along with Ben Affleck of course.

Doesn't Looper star Joseph Gordon-Levitt look dapper?

Joseph presented Marion Cotillard with her award for best actress.

The French actress was honoured for her work in Rust and Bone.

Amanda Seyfried looked glamorous as always.

Versatile actress Amy Adams was honoured in the best supporting category.

She shared a laugh with Kerry Washington on the red carpet.

Bradley Cooper buddied up to Robert De Niro, who won the best supporting actor award.

Bella Heathcote, Samantha Barks and Kelly Reilly all won Spotlight Awards for their breakout roles in the last 12 months

Australian actress Bella Heathcote was lucky enough to co-star with Johnny Depp in Dark Shadows. She'll be seen next in Not Fade Away with James Gandolfini.

British stage actress Samantha Barks makes the leap to the big screen playing Éponine in the film version of Les Misérables with Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe.

British actress Kelly Reilly holds her own opposite Denzel Washington in the upcoming drama Flight.

Spotlight Awards also went to newcomers Tom Holland (The Impossible), Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) and John Magaro (Not Fade Away).

Judd Apatow's award for comedy was presented by his good friend Seth Rogan.

Quvenzhane Wallis, who steals the show in Beasts of the Southern Wild, was presented with the New Hollywood Award by Susan Sarandon

American actress Clea DuVall has been circling the Hollywood A-list for years with roles in Girl, Interrupted and The Grudge. But she's finally cracked it with a starring role in Argo with Ben Affleck.

Dustin Hoffman won the breakthrough director award for his directorial debut, Quartet.

Richard Gere won a special award for career achievement.