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Thursday, October 20, 2022
BIFA 2022 Longlists | Raindance Discovery Award
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced the longlist for The Raindance Discovery Award, awarding 12 standout films, comprising six features and six documentaries. The award highlights innovation, uniqueness of vision, maverick filmmaking and risk-taking, with a budget under £500k and no, or very limited, theatrical distribution deals in place. A Clever Woman Jon … Continued
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
BIFA 2022 Longlists | Best British Short Film Award
BIFA is proud to announce the 2022 Best British Short Film longlist, supported by BFI NETWORK. The 17 exceptional shorts listed below were chosen by BIFA voters from over 300 entries and showcase some of the best new shorts – and most exciting new and established shorts filmmakers – in the UK today. A … Continued
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Job opportunity: Archive 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 workforce in the film industry. Under-represented groups in the film industry include people from minority ethnic backgrounds, deaf, … Continued
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Applications open for Springboard 22/23
BIFA’s yearly programme designed to support writers, directors and producers to continue and develop their careers is once again open for applications. Springboard was designed in response to a direct need to support filmmakers beyond early success after it was found over 70% of filmmakers entering BIFA in 2018/19/20 had not completed a second … Continued
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Friday, August 19, 2022
BIFA and FILMD join forces to support filmmakers
BIFA and FILMD announce partnership to support Springboard programme FILMD offers a collaboration platform and financial support to filmmakers BIFA are excited to announce a new partnership with FILMD, the new collaboration platform for filmmakers from Craig Roberts and Craig Heyworth. On FILMD you can create projects; search for filmmakers to collaborate with – … Continued
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Monday, July 11, 2022
BIFA and BFI NETWORK celebrate the 2021 nominated short films
BIFA joined forces with Film Hub North and BFI NETWORK to celebrate the 2021 Best British Short Film Award nominees at a special screening event at Chapeltown Picture House in Manchester. The annual event celebrates the nominated films of the highly celebrated category, which has awarded filmmaking talent in the past including Aneil … Continued
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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
BIFA announces new categories for the 2022 awards
CEREMONY DATE, NEW CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED FOR BIFA 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT LEAD AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES ADDED NEW DEBUT DOCUMENTARY CATEGORY NEW MUSIC AWARDS ED&I TRAINING CONTINUES NEW BOARD MEMBERS ADDED INCLUDING DOMINIC BUCHANAN Tuesday 5th July: The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced its new performance awards, a new debut director category for feature … Continued
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Monday, June 20, 2022
Job Opportunity: Content Creator
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 workforce in the film industry. THE ROLE The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) is an annual award ceremony … Continued
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Thursday, June 16, 2022
Job Opportunity: Marketing and Communications 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 workforce in the film industry. THE ROLE BIFA is looking for an enthusiastic, creative Marketing and Communications Assistant … Continued
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Monday, June 13, 2022
Job Opportunity: Administrator
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 workforce in the film industry. JOB DESCRIPTION BIFA is recruiting a full time (fixed term) member of staff … Continued
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Friday, June 10, 2022
BIFA Best British Shorts X Chapeltown Picturehouse
They’re back! Once again we’re partnering with Film Hub North and BFI NETWORK to bring some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen and this time we’re in Manchester, for screenings, networking and more! Join us at Chapeltown Picturehouse for this special screening of the five BIFA 2021 nominated short … Continued
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Friday, June 10, 2022
ANTI-BULLYING AND HARASSMENT TRAINING 2022/23
This year BIFA is once again partnering with ScreenSkills to deliver Anti-Bullying and Harassment Training to the screen industries, as part of our industry-leading suite of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training events for 2022/23. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Suitable for anyone working in the screen industries, our training offers participants a deep dive into … Continued
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