News & Events

Thursday, August 10, 2023
JOB OPPORTUNITY: MARKETING ASSISTANT
Please contact hello@bifa.film if you need this information in a different format or have other access needs. We welcome applications from all, but are especially keen to receive applications from those in groups currently under-represented within the workforce in the film industry. Hours / Terms 28 hours a week (75% of full-time), fixed term until … Continued
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Introducing British Indie Film Club, a limited podcast series with Little White Lies
Ears at the ready. BIFA is back with a new limited podcast series, in partnership with Little White Lies. The show, hosted by Leila Latif and Karis Aldridge, is all about celebrating the past, present and future of independent British cinema. Specifically, we’re looking back over the last 25 years of British film to coincide … Continued
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Ceremony date announced for BIFA 2023
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced its key dates for 2023, including the ceremony on Sunday 3 December. 168 new voters will join the pool of over 1500 registered voters including BIFA winning and nominated performers Jessie Buckley, Tamara Lawrance, Rosy McEwen and Daryl McCormack, writer Chris Hayward (Brian & Charles), directors Kathryn … Continued
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Rules & Eligibility Updates 2023
ENTRY to the 2023 British Independent film awards IS NOW CLOSED Updated RULES & ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION for BIFA 2024 will be published in April Here are the key 2023 changes and updates to our rules and eligibility criteria that entrants should know about ENTRY FEES AND KEY DATES Entries for short films and feature films … Continued
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Job Opportunity: Production Assistant
Please contact us if you need this information in a different format or have other access needs. We welcome applications from all, but are especially keen to receive applications from those in groups currently under-represented within the work force in the film industry. Overview Start date 3 July Hours / Terms Full time, fixed term … Continued
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
BIFA Best British Shorts On Tour
Supported by They’re Back! BIFA and BFI NETWORK are once again bringing some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen, plus Networking opportunities for filmmakers. From visceral animation to poignant performances, observations on addiction to the rules of attraction, these BIFA nominated bitesize gems showcase exceptional homegrown talent: … Continued
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Friday, March 17, 2023
One Last Dance
With recent new releases, including Marie Kreutzer’s Corsage and Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, dancing their way through the end credits, Fabian Broeker explores the relationship between music, movement and a film’s final moments. In cinema, ending credits give the audience room to breathe and a space to reflect upon that which they have just seen. … Continued
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Job Opportunity: Awards & Programmes Coordinator
Please contact us if you need this information in a different format or have other access needs. We welcome applications from all, but are especially keen to receive applications from those in groups currently under-represented within the work force in the film industry. Overview Start date ASAP Hours / Terms Full time, permanent Salary £25,000 … Continued
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Films to look forward to in 2023
Melisa Bakir looks forward at the year ahead for independent film There are countless films to look forward to in 2023, and even though we’re excited to see big blockbusters (here’s looking at you, Barbie!), we also want to shine a light on exciting new independent films, filled with BIFA recognised talent, which might have … Continued
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Monday, January 16, 2023
Around the World in Five Films
Melisa Bakir takes a trip around the world, bringing us lowdown on this year’s Best International Independent Film nominees sponsored by Champagne Taittinger. This year’s selection of incredible international independent films hail from Belgium, South Korea, Norway and America. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed USA 2023 Dir. Laura Poitras Nan Goldin’s revolutionary … Continued
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Sunday, December 4, 2022
Winners Announced for British Independent Film Awards 2022
AFTERSUN WINS 7 AWARDS INCLUDING BEST BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM ROSY MCEWEN NAMED BEST LEAD PERFORMER FOR BLUE JEAN WHICH TAKES 4 AWARDS TAMARA LAWRANCE AND LETITIA WRIGHT WIN BEST JOINT LEAD PERFORMANCE THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD WINS BEST INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM Sunday 4th December: In a star-studded ceremony at Old Billingsgate hosted by … Continued
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
State of the Nation
HARRY LANGHAM takes a look at the 2022 Best British Independent Film nominees As the British Independent Film Awards approaches its 25th birthday – a quarter of a century shining a light on all that is bold, brave and brilliant in British independent film – there is an impulse, as with all milestones, to look … Continued
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