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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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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Friday 3 July: Beats Live
Join us for a live watch party of the BIFA-winning BEATS with Brian Welsh, Lorn Macdonald, Cristian Ortega and Camilla Bray! On Friday 3 July, starting at 7:20pm BST, we’ll watch BEATS together and listen to Brian, Lorn, Cristian and Camilla as they talk about their experience of making the film. After the film is … 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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Friday, June 12, 2020
Friday 19 June: Daphne Live
Join us for a live watch party of the BIFA-nominated DAPHNE with Peter Mackie Burns, Emily Beecham and Nick Emerson! On Friday 19 June, starting at 7:20pm BST, we’ll watch DAPHNE together and listen to Emily, Peter and Nick as they talk about their experience of making the film. After the film is finished, we … Continued
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Rules & Eligibility Updates 2020
entries to the british independent film awards 2020 ARE NOW OPEN. Here are key changes and updates to our rules and eligibility criteria that entrants should know about. BIFA and COVID-19 We are committed to ensuring that we continue to support the British independent film community. We have adapted the way we work to … Continued
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Friday, June 5, 2020
Wednesday 10 June: Only You Live
Join us for a live watch party of the BIFA-winning ONLY YOU with Harry Wootliff, Josh O’Connor, Matthieu de Braconier and Rachel Dargavel! On Wednesday 10 June, starting at at 7:20pm BST, we will all watch ONLY YOU together and listen to Harry, Josh, Matthieu and Rachel as they talk about their experience of … Continued
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Friday, May 22, 2020
Wednesday 27 May: Bait Live with cast and crew
Join us for a live watch party of the BIFA-winning BAIT with director Mark Jenkin, actors Ed Rowe and Mary Woodvine, production and costume designer Mae Voogd, and producers Linn Waite and Kate Byers. . ‘Bait looks set to become one of the defining British films of the year, perhaps the decade.’ Mark Kermode . On … Continued
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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Friday 15 May: The Death of Stalin Live in partnership with the British Red Cross
Join us for a live watch party of the BIFA-winning THE DEATH OF STALIN with director Armando Iannucci, actor Jason Isaacs, cinematographer Zac Nicholson and other guests! On Friday 15 May, starting at at 7:20pm BST, we will all watch THE DEATH OF STALIN together and listen to Armando, Jason, Zac and others as … Continued
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