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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Best British Independent Film Panel: God’s Own Country
Francis Lee’s emotional Yorkshire-set drama God’s Own Country took cinemas by storm earlier this year. Our panel, comprising of Variety UK Chief Critic Guy Lodge, director Chanya Button, producer Rienkje Attoh, actress Chloe Pirrie and casting director Amy Hubbard. Like what you see? Subscribe to our Youtube channel to get more of these videos as … Continued
Read moreMonday, December 4, 2017
BIFA 2017: Meet the Leads
The nominees for Best Actor and Actress at BIFA 2017 are an exciting and diverse group of talents. Performing in nine different films, we have fighters, peacemakers, lovers and avengers, of ages ranging from 9 to 60 years old. In the time of Brexit and Trump-induced xenophobia, it’s pleasing to see four different nationalities … Continued
Read moreMonday, December 4, 2017
Best British Independent Film Panel: The Death of Stalin
The Death of Stalin is a roaringly funny take on a brutal time in history. Watch as BIFA voters Chanya Button, Rienkje Attoh, Chloe Pirrie, Amy Hubbard and host Guy Lodge discuss Armando Iannucci’s 13-time BIFA-nominated comedy. Like what you see? Subscribe to our Youtube channel to get more of these videos … Continued
Read moreFriday, December 1, 2017
BIFA 2017: Supporting Performers
What constitutes a supporting performance is a point of contention in film conversations. Is it screen time? Effect on the narrative? Perspective? At BIFA we believe supporting performances are fully-fledged characters in their own right, that do not take centre stage for the majority of the film but still give us an understanding of a … Continued
Read moreThursday, November 30, 2017
Making Lady Macbeth
Damon Wise speaks to William Oldroyd, director of this year’s most-nominated film, Lady Macbeth.
Read moreWednesday, November 29, 2017
BIFA 2017: Female Representation in Numbers
The BFI’s Filmography online app is an amazing resource for film and data nerds alike (have a look here, if you’re not sure what we’re talking about). It catalogues over 10,000 films, 600,000 roles and 250,000 film professionals to build a comprehensive overview of the history, obsessions and, more importantly, diversity of the British film … Continued
Read moreWednesday, November 29, 2017
BIFA 2017: International Films
Zachary Boren takes a look at the five films nominated for Best International Independent Film, sponsored by Champagne Taittinger. In an especially strong year for independent cinema the world over, five non-British films have stood out enough to make BIFA’s Best International Independent Film shortlist. With one category dedicated to all non-British indie … Continued
Read moreWednesday, November 29, 2017
BIFA 2017: Documentaries
Documentary subgroup chair Elhum Shakerifar explores the nominees for this year’s Best Documentary BIFA. As the UK landscape for both documentary production and distribution continues to shift and transform – representing both a level of uncertainty as well as potential avenues for British independent filmmakers – this year’s documentary shortlist is a good indicator … Continued
Read moreTuesday, November 28, 2017
Meet the Host: Mark Gatiss
Damon Wise speaks to BIFA 2017 host Mark Gatiss ahead of the big night. What were your first thoughts when you were asked to host the 2017 British Independent Film Awards? Nausea. [Laughs] No, I was delighted. I haven’t done many presenting gigs like this, but it’s a very good one to do, I … Continued
Read moreTuesday, November 28, 2017
Independent Wonder Women
It’s been quite a year for women in film. Discover those nominated for the British Independent Film Awards.
Read moreMonday, November 27, 2017
How Does BIFA Voting Work?
When it comes to BIFA, you might well know the ‘what’ (an awards body promoting British independent film), the ‘where’ (Old Billingsgate Market) and the ‘when’ (December 10). But do you want to know ‘how’? You’re in luck. Here follows an explanation of the BIFA voting process, from submissions to viewings, nominations to juries and … Continued
Read moreThursday, November 23, 2017
First Winners Announced for BIFA 2017
The winners of the nine newly created craft award categories were announced this morning: Best Casting SARAH CROWE for The Death of Stalin Best Cinematography sponsored by Blackmagic Design ARI WEGNER for Lady Macbeth Best Costume Design HOLLY WADDINGTON for Lady Macbeth Best Editing JON GREGORY for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri … Continued
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