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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Felicity Jones to Receive Variety Award 2018
Actress Felicity Jones will receive this year’s Variety Award at the British Independent Film Awards ceremony on Sunday 2 December. The award recognises a director, actor, writer or producer who has made a global impact and helps to focus the international spotlight on the UK.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
BIFA 2018: DISCOVERIES
The Discovery Award, sponsored by Raindance, embodies the core component of independent film and all that it stands for. We look for films that not only display the technical creativity and flexibility that accompany a 500k budget, but innovation in the blending of forms, cultures and genres. This category stands up for the underdogs, the … Continued
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
2018 Nominations Announced
The Favourite leads with 13 nominations American Animals follows with 11 nominations with Beast and You Were Never Really Here garnering 10 and 8 respectively 37 British feature films nominated Winners will be announced at the 21st British Independent Film Awards ceremony on Sunday 2 December The Favourite leads the list of nominations for … Continued
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Longlist Announced – Best International Independent Film sponsored by Champagne Taittinger
Today the longlist was announced for Best International Independent Film sponsored by Champagne Taittinger.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Shorts Longlist 2018
The longlist was announced today for Best British Short Film supported by BFI NETWORK.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
BIFA 2017: State of the Nation
Dave Calhoun looks over the year in film. It’s quite possible you’re in London while reading this, either getting ready for this year’s BIFA ceremony, or in the tube or a cab on the way here. London is where the British film industry is unofficially headquartered. London is still where the majority of those … Continued
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Best British Independent Film Panel: Lady Macbeth
Trapped in a silent house on the Northumberland moors and bullied by boorish men, Katherine Lester is straining at the leash for freedom. Then the leash breaks and everything changes. In our final #BIFA2017 Best British Independent Film discussion, our panel look at William Oldroyd’s 15-time BIFA-nominated revolutionary period drama Lady Macbeth. Check … Continued
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Best British Independent Film Panel: I Am Not a Witch
For young Shula, being accused of witchcraft is just the beginning. She is dragged – sometimes literally – into a world of superstition and prejudice, in which her best interests seem to be the last concern. On our #BIFA2017 Best British Independent Film Panel, Variety Chief UK Critic Guy Lodge, director Chanya Button, producer Rienkje Attoh, actress Chloe … Continued
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Best British Independent Film Panel: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
In the shadow of brutal tragedy, Mildred Hayes takes justice into her own hands – and no-one can stop her. Starring BIFA-nominated trio Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri is the latest great film from BIFA-winning writer/director Martin McDonagh. Watch our panel discussion with director Chanya Button, producer Rienkje … Continued
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
New Talent Long Lists 2018
Today BIFA announced this year’s long lists in its influential new talent categories for new writers, directors, producers and actors. Discover this year’s batch of extremely talented new British filmmakers and performers below: Most Promising Newcomer Molly Wright – Apostasy Jessie Buckley – Beast Michaela Coel – Been So Long Hammed Animashaun – The Festival … Continued
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Sunday, October 21, 2018
BIFA Presents: Calibre
BIFA Presents the Netflix Original Film, Calibre, with special cast and crew Q&A. Two lifelong friends on a hunting trip in Scotland find their nerves, and their morals, ruthlessly tested after a harrowing turn of events. Staring Jack Lowden and Martin McCann, Calibre is the taut, merciless and deeply affecting feature debut by major new … Continued
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
BIFA Announces New Programme of Unconscious Bias Training for All Voters
BIFA, in partnership with Creative Skillset, today announce the introduction of a bespoke programme in Training for Unconscious Bias to be initiated in preparation for the 2018 awards.
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