News & Events
Friday, June 10, 2022
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING 2022/23
In recognition of the various ways in which unconscious bias manifests itself within the film industry, BIFA is partnering once again with ScreenSkills to continue its programme of industry-leading Unconscious Bias Training for the Screen Industries courses for 2022/23. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will look to provide participants with the knowledge and … Continued
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FAIR RECRUITMENT AND INCLUSIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING 2022/23
As part of our mission to help build a better industry for all, we are partnering once again with ScreenSkills to continue delivering Fair Recruitment and Inclusivity in the Workplace Training for 2022/23, designed to support equitable hiring processes in organisations and on-set. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will offer an in-depth look … Continued
Read moreWednesday, June 8, 2022
Budgeting & Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film: APPLY NOW!
BIFA, in partnership with Treehouse Digital and ScreenSkills, would like to invite you to apply for our summer Budgeting and Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film courses. You will receive insight into how to strategically work virtual production into your current projects without exceeding limited budget allowances, while gaining understanding into the strategic planning … Continued
Read moreTuesday, June 7, 2022
RULES & ELIGIBILITY UPDATES 2022
ENTRY to the 2022 British Independent film awards is now open Here are the key 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 with production budgets of under £1,000,000 will remain free until Friday 5 August. … Continued
Read moreWednesday, May 11, 2022
MINUTE SHORTS X BIFA: BRITISH TALENT TELLING GLOBAL STORIES
BIFA are excited to join forces with Minute Shorts to celebrate the UK’s outstanding talent within the short film industry. Minute Shorts are facilitating an important conversation – British filmmakers telling global stories. This is exemplified and defined by both the stories themselves and their setting but also their universal truths. Many artists have a deep … Continued
Read moreWednesday, March 30, 2022
BIFA and INDEE+ collaborate to highlight the best of independent film
About the collaboration We have partnered with independent film streaming service INDEE+ to create a collection based on BIFA’s rich archive of nominated and winning films. The collection aims to refresh and reflect different BIFA themes throughout the year, such as emerging talent, debut filmmakers, and a variety of genres. INDEE+ also offers home premieres … Continued
Read moreTuesday, March 8, 2022
BIFA Celebrates #IWD2022 | Arpita Venugopal
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022 To celebrate IWD, BIFA wants to highlight the talented women working in all facets of the film industry. We sat down with Arpita Venugopal, the Head of FX at One of Us whose recent works have included Pinocchio (2019) and Letter to the King (2020), to discuss her experience working in … Continued
Read moreFriday, December 10, 2021
Around The World in Five Films 2021
Amon Warmann returns with his thoughts on this year’s five Best International Independent Film nominees, sponsored by champagne taittinger This year’s selection of international independent films hail from France, Denmark, Sweden, America, and Finland. Petite Maman France 2021 Dir. Céline Sciamma 72 min. Céline Sciamma’s follow-up to the critically acclaimed Portrait of a Lady … Continued
Read moreMonday, December 6, 2021
#BIFA2021 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
After Love wins six awards including Best British Independent Film Adeel Akhtar named Best Actor for Ali & Ava Flee wins Best International Independent Film Sunday 5th December: Live at Old Billingsgate, this year’s host Asim Chaudhry presided over the 2021 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) where winners were announced live by stars of the … Continued
Read moreMonday, December 6, 2021
BIFA Board Member Recruitment 2021
Please read the following information before completing the form at the bottom of the page: Aims of the organisation The British Independent Film Awards highlight and reward the best, most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK. BIFA identifies and encourages emerging talent, supports and celebrates the independent film community and promotes … Continued
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BIFA Advisory Committee Recruitment 2021
Please read the following information before completing the form at the bottom of the page: Aims of the organisation The British Independent Film Awards highlight and reward the best, most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK. BIFA identifies and encourages emerging talent, supports and celebrates the independent film community and promotes … Continued
Read moreTuesday, November 30, 2021
State of the Nation
Guy Lodge takes a look at the 2021 Best British Independent Film nominees If it’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since the last British Independent Film Awards, that’s because, well, it hasn’t. This is, in fact, the second BIFA ceremony to take place in 2021, the first — where Sarah Gavron’s vibrantly … Continued
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