News & Events
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The Story Behind The Story: Rocks | Costume Design
#ThisIsOurCinema We sat down and had a chat with Rocks’ Costume Designer Ruka Johnson, to learn how the looks for the young cast were chosen. BIFA: What are your favourite looks from the film? Why did you choose them? RJ: I have so many looks from the film that I love – one of them … Continued
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Friday, September 25, 2020
The Story Behind the Story: Rocks | Production Design
#ThisIsourCinema BIFA caught up with Production Designer Alice Normington to explore the look and feel of Rocks’ East London setting with some exclusive images from set. BIFA: What are your favourite locations or sets in the film, why did you choose them? THE ROOFTOP ON THE COUNCIL ESTATE This is where the girls meet. This … Continued
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Story Behind the Story: Rocks | Casting
#ThisIsOurCinema BIFA takes a look behind the scenes of the Rocks casting process with Casting Director Lucy Pardee and Casting Associate Jessica Straker. The film follows teenager Rocks (Bukky Bakray) who fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel (D’angelou Osei Kissiedu) will be forced apart if anyone finds out they are living alone. With … Continued
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Monday, September 14, 2020
BIFA launches marketing campaign for British independent film
CAMPAIGN STARTS WITH SUPPORT FOR CINEMAS RE-OPENING IN 10 KEY LOCATIONS ALWAYS-ON PROMOTION WILL RUN UNTIL MARCH 2021, SUPPORTED BY THE BFI WITH FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL LOTTERY Today, BIFA has launched an always-on campaign to support British independent film. The campaign will begin with advertisements on social channels aimed at encouraging young audiences to … Continued
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Covid-19 Update: BIFA 2020 entry deadline postponed
BIFA 2020 entry deadlines EXTENDED In response to the changing festival calendar and continued uncertainty over release dates, we’ve taken the decision to extend our entry deadline this year until 25 September (from 28 August). The announcement of longlists, nominations and winners will also shift, with new dates to be confirmed in the coming weeks. We want … Continued
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
BIFA Announce Innovative Springboard Programme for Emerging Filmmakers
#BIFASpringboard Open to all filmmakers longlisted in the BIFA Debut categories Participants offered free online and in-person training and peer-to-peer support Programme generously supported by ScreenSkills and Netflix We’re thrilled to announced our pioneering Springboard Programme for filmmakers longlisted in the BIFA debut categories of Debut Director, Debut Screenwriter, Breakthrough Producer and Discovery Award between 2018 … Continued
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Job Opportunity: Community and Communications Manager
BIFA is developing, testing and launching a programme of always-on digital marketing for independent film, in collaboration with exhibition, distribution and streaming platforms. The aim of the campaign will be to increase younger audiences’ engagement with independent film, both in cinemas and at home. This first phase of this programme will be to spearhead a … Continued
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Job Opportunity: Awards & Events Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION BIFA is recruiting a full time member of staff to join its team. The Awards & Events Coordinator manages the viewing and voting process for the Awards and is responsible for all communications with entrants, voters and committees, as well as helping coordinate and manage other aspects of BIFA’s day-to-day activities and broader … Continued
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019
BIFA to join Film and TV Charity industry hub in the heart of Soho
NFTS and BIFA will join the charity at refurbished headquarters The Film and TV Charity is today announcing that the redevelopment of its headquarters in Golden Square, Soho, will create an open and accessible hub for the film, television and cinema industry, where everyone will be welcome. The plans will create a transformed space … Continued
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Monday, October 14, 2019
UNDER 30s AND FILM INSIGHTS
BIFA exists to promote the best British independent films For over 20 years it has done that through the Awards, which have grown in stature and consequence in the UK and internationally. But we believe that BIFA has the potential to do more to help the British films and talent it celebrates to connect with … Continued
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Thursday, August 1, 2019
BIFA Receives Raising Films Ribbon
Today the first recipients of the Raising Film Ribbon Awards were announced… and BIFA’s one of them! We’re (quite clearly) very excited to announce that BIFA has received one of the first Raising Films ribbon awards. The ribbon awards form part of Raising Films’ on going commitment to address the findings from its industry … Continued
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
BIFA Announces 2019 Programme of Unconscious Bias Training
Training is now open to non-voters Programme supported by Screenskills and Endeavor BIFA has today announced that its Unconscious Bias Training programme will return in 2019 and will be offered to new BIFA voters and also opened up to any non-voters engaged in judging the work of others within the screen industries. This year’s … Continued
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