The award-winning writer and director of the film Kneecap stated it was a tremendous honor to be involved in the project.
On Sunday, Rich Peppiatt accepted the Bafta for Outstanding Debut for his work on the 2024 film about the west Belfast rap band.
The Irish-language film was overlooked in five other categories, including the one for films not in the English language.
Peppiatt stated after a year of traveling to film festivals and award ceremonies, "it was a lovely way to conclude everything with the major one, the BAFTA".
The Irish rap group Kneecap was formed in 2017 by three friends, who use the stage names Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí.
The idea for a film was first conceived in 2019 when Peppiatt watched the group perform in Belfast.
He told Radio Ulster's Evening Extra programme: "I encountered Kneecap a couple of weeks after relocating to Belfast."
It's truly special to be able to contribute to telling the story of a community that is close to my heart, which is west Belfast, as my in-laws are originally from there.
To promote the Irish language and culture, as well as the Irish film industry, which has warmly welcomed me and I believe is of international excellence and great potential, it has been a great honor.
Although being surrounded by "A-listers" upon receiving the award was exhilarating, Peppiatt anticipated that things would soon return to normalcy.
The circus is always on the move, this is the nature of show business," he said. "It's all very flashy, it's all very glamorous.
But next week, I'll be back on Lisburn Road, having a cup of coffee, and everything will return to normal. Then, we'll discuss our next steps.