16 Days 16 Films will return this year for its 7th edition and will aim to empower more women filmmakers. More on the festival below.
16 Days 16 Films will return in 2024 to highlight and empower more women from around the world. The organisation and festival aims to shine a light on female filmmakers as well as gender-based violence.
We covered last year’s festival here.
Submissions for this year’s festival are now open. Any filmmaker who identifies as female from the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, USA can enter and for the first time, the festival is welcoming submissions from Argentina and Nigeria. Submissions for the 2024 edition of the festival will close on 1st October.
Sixteen films will be selected as finalists for the festival. The festival will premiere one film a day over 16 days and a jury will choose one as the winner, but there’s also an audience...
16 Days 16 Films will return in 2024 to highlight and empower more women from around the world. The organisation and festival aims to shine a light on female filmmakers as well as gender-based violence.
We covered last year’s festival here.
Submissions for this year’s festival are now open. Any filmmaker who identifies as female from the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, USA can enter and for the first time, the festival is welcoming submissions from Argentina and Nigeria. Submissions for the 2024 edition of the festival will close on 1st October.
Sixteen films will be selected as finalists for the festival. The festival will premiere one film a day over 16 days and a jury will choose one as the winner, but there’s also an audience...
- 3/8/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Other jury members include Jenna Coleman, Philip Barantini, Kosar Ali and Sadie Frost.
UK actor Hayley Atwell will preside over the main jury for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifa).
Joining Atwell are fellow actors Daniel Kaluuya, Jenna Coleman, Kosar Ali, Ray Panthaki, Joanna Scanlan and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
Boiling Point director and recent Big Screen winner Philip Barantini will also sit on the jury alongside The Souvenir producer Luke Schiller, filmmaker Sadie Frost and presenter Leila Latif.
The main jury will select the winners for best director, best screenplay and the new gender-neutral acting categories of best lead, best supporting,...
UK actor Hayley Atwell will preside over the main jury for the 2022 British Independent Film Awards (Bifa).
Joining Atwell are fellow actors Daniel Kaluuya, Jenna Coleman, Kosar Ali, Ray Panthaki, Joanna Scanlan and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
Boiling Point director and recent Big Screen winner Philip Barantini will also sit on the jury alongside The Souvenir producer Luke Schiller, filmmaker Sadie Frost and presenter Leila Latif.
The main jury will select the winners for best director, best screenplay and the new gender-neutral acting categories of best lead, best supporting,...
- 11/29/2022
- by Ellie Calnan
- ScreenDaily
Jury included Thandie Newton, Jodie Whittaker and Alice Winocour.
UK director Myriam Raja’s The Third Sorrow, the story of a Nigerian immigrant and single mother who is preparing for her daughter’s “cutting” ceremony, has won the 16 Days 16 Films short film initative run by UK producer and distributor Modern Films and the France-based Kering Foundation.
16 Days 16 Films is aimed at filmmakers identifying as women, addressing issues around gender, inequality and discriminatin with a particular focus on the subject of gender-based abuse.
Nearly 150 submissions were received from France, Italy and the UK, all 25 minutes or under.
Raja wins a cash...
UK director Myriam Raja’s The Third Sorrow, the story of a Nigerian immigrant and single mother who is preparing for her daughter’s “cutting” ceremony, has won the 16 Days 16 Films short film initative run by UK producer and distributor Modern Films and the France-based Kering Foundation.
16 Days 16 Films is aimed at filmmakers identifying as women, addressing issues around gender, inequality and discriminatin with a particular focus on the subject of gender-based abuse.
Nearly 150 submissions were received from France, Italy and the UK, all 25 minutes or under.
Raja wins a cash...
- 12/16/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Jury and finalists selected for 16 Days 16 Films initiative.
The jury and finalists have been revealed for 16 Days 16 Films, the European short film initiative aimed at addressing issues around gender, equality and discrimination.
Bafta-winning actress Thandie Newton, Mustang writer-director Alice Winocour and Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker are among the jury members who will award one winner and two runners-up with cash and filmmaking support prizes.
The 16 selected films (see below) will each stream for one day from November 25 to December 10 through the social channels of Modern Films and the Kering Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Kering group, chaired...
The jury and finalists have been revealed for 16 Days 16 Films, the European short film initiative aimed at addressing issues around gender, equality and discrimination.
Bafta-winning actress Thandie Newton, Mustang writer-director Alice Winocour and Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker are among the jury members who will award one winner and two runners-up with cash and filmmaking support prizes.
The 16 selected films (see below) will each stream for one day from November 25 to December 10 through the social channels of Modern Films and the Kering Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Kering group, chaired...
- 11/25/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Short film initiative to address issues of gender, equality and discrimination.
The UK’s Modern Films has teamed with the Kering Foundation for 16 Days 16 Films, a short film initiative aimed at addressing issues around gender, equality and discrimination.
Submissions are now open for entries from UK, Irish, French and Italian-based female filmmakers, from which 16 finalists will be shortlisted.
The selected films will stream for one day through the social channels of Modern Films and the Kering Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Kering group, chaired by François-Henri Pinault that combats violence against women.
The top three films, chosen by a jury,...
The UK’s Modern Films has teamed with the Kering Foundation for 16 Days 16 Films, a short film initiative aimed at addressing issues around gender, equality and discrimination.
Submissions are now open for entries from UK, Irish, French and Italian-based female filmmakers, from which 16 finalists will be shortlisted.
The selected films will stream for one day through the social channels of Modern Films and the Kering Foundation, the corporate foundation of the Kering group, chaired by François-Henri Pinault that combats violence against women.
The top three films, chosen by a jury,...
- 10/18/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Short film initiative to address issues of gender, equality and discrimination.
The UK’s Modern Films has teamed with the Kering Foundation for 16 Days 16 Films, a short film initiative aimed at addressing issues around gender, equality and discrimination.
Submissions are now open for entries from UK, Irish, French and Italian-based female filmmakers, from which 16 finalists will be shortlisted.
The selected films will stream for one day through the social channels of Modern Films and Kering, the social impact organisation backed by Francois-Henri Pinault that campaigns for women’s rights.
The top three films, chosen by a jury, will be rewarded...
The UK’s Modern Films has teamed with the Kering Foundation for 16 Days 16 Films, a short film initiative aimed at addressing issues around gender, equality and discrimination.
Submissions are now open for entries from UK, Irish, French and Italian-based female filmmakers, from which 16 finalists will be shortlisted.
The selected films will stream for one day through the social channels of Modern Films and Kering, the social impact organisation backed by Francois-Henri Pinault that campaigns for women’s rights.
The top three films, chosen by a jury, will be rewarded...
- 10/18/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
A glittering array of talent turned out this evening for the 17th Moët British Independent Film Awards. The winners were announced at the star-studded ceremony, held at Old Billingsgate, which was hosted by The Inbetweeners star, Simon Bird.
The lucky winners took home the iconic award designed by Fredrikson Stallard and created by Swarovski as well as a personalised, Swarovski crystal encrusted magnum of Moët & Chandon.
Best British Independent Film was won by Pride. Yann Demange won Best Director for ’71, Gugu Mbatha-Raw won Best Actress for Belle and Brendan Gleeson won Best Actor for Calvary. Andrew Scott collected his award for Best Supporting Actor for Pride and Imelda Staunton took home her award for Best Supporting Actress also for her role in Pride.
Pride won the most awards on the night, picking up Best British Independent Film, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
As previously announced, Emma Thompson was...
The lucky winners took home the iconic award designed by Fredrikson Stallard and created by Swarovski as well as a personalised, Swarovski crystal encrusted magnum of Moët & Chandon.
Best British Independent Film was won by Pride. Yann Demange won Best Director for ’71, Gugu Mbatha-Raw won Best Actress for Belle and Brendan Gleeson won Best Actor for Calvary. Andrew Scott collected his award for Best Supporting Actor for Pride and Imelda Staunton took home her award for Best Supporting Actress also for her role in Pride.
Pride won the most awards on the night, picking up Best British Independent Film, Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
As previously announced, Emma Thompson was...
- 12/7/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Yann Demange wins best director; Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Brendan Gleeson take home top acting prizes.
At the 17th annual Moet British Independent Film Awards, Pride took home the most trophies, including Best British Independent Film, Best Supporting Actress (Imelda Staunton) and Best Supporting Actor (Andrew Scott).
Next Goal Wins won best documentary and Boyhood won best international independent film.
Yann Demange won best director for ‘71.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw won best actress for Belle, while Brendan Gleeson won best actor for Calvary.
For the full list of winners, see end of story.
Richard Linklater accepted his award for Best International Film “on behalf of the 450 people who worked on this film over 12 years,” dedicating the prize to British filmmaker [This Sporting Life director] Lindsay Anderson “who was a friend and a bit of a mentor, who I miss.”
Joint Directors of the BIFAs, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, who are stepping down from the event after this year, said: “In our...
At the 17th annual Moet British Independent Film Awards, Pride took home the most trophies, including Best British Independent Film, Best Supporting Actress (Imelda Staunton) and Best Supporting Actor (Andrew Scott).
Next Goal Wins won best documentary and Boyhood won best international independent film.
Yann Demange won best director for ‘71.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw won best actress for Belle, while Brendan Gleeson won best actor for Calvary.
For the full list of winners, see end of story.
Richard Linklater accepted his award for Best International Film “on behalf of the 450 people who worked on this film over 12 years,” dedicating the prize to British filmmaker [This Sporting Life director] Lindsay Anderson “who was a friend and a bit of a mentor, who I miss.”
Joint Directors of the BIFAs, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, who are stepping down from the event after this year, said: “In our...
- 12/7/2014
- by sarah.cooper@screendaily.com (Sarah Cooper)
- ScreenDaily
Update, Writethru, 3 Pm Pt: Period culture clash comedy Pride was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards which took place at London’s Old Billingsgate this evening. Pathé’s Matthew Warchus-directed ensemble took three prizes including Best Film, Best Supporting Actress for Imelda Staunton and Best Supporting Actor for new Bond cast member Andrew Scott. Brendan Gleeson was named Best Actor for John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary and Gugu Mbatha-Raw was Best Actress for drama Belle. Best Director was Yann Demange whose ’71 was the most nominated film going into the evening. (See below for the full list of winners.) The BIFAs, as their name suggests, have a decidedly indie bent and are an important date on the British awards season calendar in that they tend to honor UK films that might not get as much recognition at, say, the BAFTAs.
Emma Thompson and Benedict Cumberbatch were awarded...
Emma Thompson and Benedict Cumberbatch were awarded...
- 12/7/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Exclusive: Duo will take over the running of the awards from January following Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson stepping down as co-directors.
Raindance and Bifa founder Elliot Grove has announced that Amy Gustin and Deena Wallace will take over the running of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) from January.
Events professional Gustin produced the last two editions of the Raindance Film Festival, while Wallace was previously head of film at BAFTA.
As previously announced, the current co-directors of the awards, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, are stepping down at the end of 2014 following this year’s ceremony.
Grove commented: “As Johanna and Tessa step down, having established Bifa as a high point in the UK film calendar, I am thrilled that Deena and Amy have agreed to pick up the baton. I have worked with both Amy and Deena over the years and am confident that Bifa is in incredibly safe and creative hands with...
Raindance and Bifa founder Elliot Grove has announced that Amy Gustin and Deena Wallace will take over the running of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) from January.
Events professional Gustin produced the last two editions of the Raindance Film Festival, while Wallace was previously head of film at BAFTA.
As previously announced, the current co-directors of the awards, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, are stepping down at the end of 2014 following this year’s ceremony.
Grove commented: “As Johanna and Tessa step down, having established Bifa as a high point in the UK film calendar, I am thrilled that Deena and Amy have agreed to pick up the baton. I have worked with both Amy and Deena over the years and am confident that Bifa is in incredibly safe and creative hands with...
- 12/5/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Emma Thompson will get a special honor at the British Independent Film Awards. She will receive the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution to British film at this year’s awards ceremony on Dec. 7 in London. Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, joint directors of The Moet British Independent Film Awards, made the announcement on Wednesday. View more Emma Thompson Plays Charades With Jimmy Fallon, Bradley Cooper The Richard Harris Award was introduced in 2002 in honor of Richard Harris and recognizes outstanding contribution to British film by an actor or actress. Past winners include John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob
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- 11/19/2014
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The nominations for the 17th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards were announced recently, at St Martins Lane, London by actor Jared Harris .
Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards’ Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "This has been a record year for Mbifa with over 250 films submitted giving our dedicated members their toughest challenge to date. Hugely impressed by the quality of films and performances across all categories the shortlist demonstrates how the standard of creativity in British independent filmmaking continues to flourish year on year. The decision of who will walk away with one of the iconic Mbifa trophies* is now in the hands of our distinguished independent jury announced today. We are looking forward to seeing as many of the nominees as possible at the Awards on 7th December, to celebrate their incredible achievements. It will be a very personal celebration for us also, as the last in a wonderful 9 Award Ceremonies as Joint Directors of Bifa.”
The highest number of nominations this year goes to "‘71" with nine nominations including Best British Independent Film; Best Director and Debut Director for Yann Demange; Best Screenplay for Gregory Burke; Best Actor for Jack O’Connell and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Harris. "Pride" picked up seven nominations and "Catch me Daddy,""Frank," and "Mr Turner" picked up five nominations each.
Nominations for Best Actress go to Alicia Vikander for "Testament of Youth;" Cheng Pei Pei for "Lilting;" Gugu Mbatha-Raw for "Belle;" Keira Knightley for "The Imitation Game" and Sameena Jabeen Ahmed for "Catch Me Daddy." Leading men hoping to take home the Best Actor award include Asa Butterfield for "X+Y;" Benedict Cumberbatch for "The Imitation Game"; Brendan Gleeson for "Calvary"; Jack O’Connell for "’71" and Timothy Spall for "Mr Turner."
Best Supporting Actor nominations go to Andrew Scott and Ben Schnetzer, both for "Pride;" Michael Fassbender for "Frank;" Rafe Spall for "X+Y" and Sean Harris for"’71."
Dorothy Atkinson for "Mr Turner;" Imelda Staunton for "Pride;" Maggie Gyllenhaal for "Frank;" Sally Hawkins for "X+Y"and Sienna Guillory for "The Goob" are all nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Award.
Directors who have delivered dynamic debuts this year and are fighting for the Douglas Hickox Award are Daniel Wolfe and Matthew Wolfe for "Catch Me Daddy;" Hong Khaou for "Lilting;" Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard for "20,000 Days on Earth;" Morgan Matthews for "X+Y" and Yann Demange for "’71."
The Raindance Award nominees for 2014 include: "Flim: The Movie;" "Gregor;" "Luna;" "Keeping Rosy"and "The Beat Beneath My Feet." This award honours exceptional achievement for filmmakers working against the odds, often with little or no industry support. Elliot Grove, Founder of Raindance Film Festival and Moët British Independent Film Awards added: "The breadth and quality of the British films selected this year suggests a bumper year for British films. Raindance congratulates all the talented filmmakers whose wonderful films make up this year's Mbifa nominations.”
The Pre-Selection Committee of over 70 members viewed a record breaking 250 plus films this year, out of which they selected the nominations, which were decided by ballot.
The winners of The Moët British Independent Film Awards are decided by an independent jury comprised of leading professionals and talent from the British film industry.
It was also announced that the Oscar® and BAFTA - winning Director Tom Hopper, whose film "The King’s Speech" picked up five awards, including Best British Independent Film at the 2010 Moët British Independent Film Awards, will chair the Jury who will decide the winners of the 2014 awards.
Hooper commented: "I am honoured to preside over the Moët Bifa jury this year. It has been an extremely strong year for filmmaking here in Britain and I am looking forward to helping the very best of this year's independent films, get the recognition they deserve."
The Jury for 2014 includes: Jury Chair – Tom Hooper (Director), Jonathan Romney (Writer, Director), Jon S. Baird (Writer, Director), Luke Treadaway (Actor), Mary Burke (Producer), Sean Ellis (Writer, Director), Shira Macleod (Film Programming Consultant), Stanley Tucci (Actor, Director), Thea Sharrock (Director), Tinge Krishnan (Director) Tracy O’Riordan (Producer) and Zawe Ashton (Actor, Director).
Elsa Corbineau, Marketing Director Moët & Chandon, commented: “The pool of talents recognized by the Moët British Independent Film Awards has continuously inspired us with the richness it represents. With Moët & Chandon being the champagne of choice for celebration at international film festivals and award ceremonies, we are delighted to toast to the success of all nominees, including those for the ‘Best British Independent Film’ award sponsored by Moët & Chandon.”
The winners will be announced at the much anticipated 17th awards ceremony on Sunday 7 December at the impressive Old Billingsgate in London.
The Moët British Independent Film Awards is proud to announce the following nominees for this year’s awards:
Best British Independent Film
Sponsored by Moët & Chandon
"'71"
"Calvary"
"Mr Turner"
"Pride"
"The Imitation Game"
Best Director
Sponsored by AllCity & Intermission
John Michael McDonagh – "Calvary"
Lenny Abrahamson – "Frank"
Matthew Warchus – "Pride"
Mike Leigh – "Mr Turner"
Yann Demange – "'71"
The Douglas Hickox Award [Best Debut Director]
Sponsored by 3 Mills Studios
Daniel Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe – "Catch Me Daddy"
Hong Khaou – "Lilting"
Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard – "20,000 Days on Earth"
Morgan Matthews – "X+Y"
Yann Demange – "'71"
Best Screenplay
Sponsored by BBC Films
Graham Moore – "The Imitation Game"
Gregory Burke – "'71"
John Michael McDonagh – "Calvary"
Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan – "Frank"
Stephen Beresford – "Pride"
Best Actress
Sponsored by M.A.C Cosmetics
Alicia Vikander – "Testament of Youth"
Cheng Pei Pei – "Lilting"
Gugu Mbatha-Raw – "Belle"
Keira Knightley – "The Imitation Game"
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed – "Catch Me Daddy"
Best Actor
Sponsored by Movado
Asa Butterfield – "X+Y"
Benedict Cumberbatch – "The Imitation Game"
Brendan Gleeson – "Calvary"
Jack O'Connell – "'71"
Timothy Spall – "Mr Turner"
Best Supporting Actress
Dorothy Atkinson – "Mr Turner"
Imelda Staunton – "Pride"
Maggie Gyllenhaal – "Frank"
Sally Hawkins –"X+Y"
Sienna Guillory – "The Goob"
Best Supporting Actor
Sponsored by St Martins Lane
Andrew Scott – "Pride"
Ben Schnetzer – "Pride"
Michael Fassbender – "Frank"
Rafe Spall – "X+Y"
Sean Harris – "‘71"
Most Promising Newcomer
Ben Schnetzer – "Pride"
Cara Delevingne – "The Face of An Angel"
Gugu Mbatha-Raw – "Belle"
Liam Walpole – "The Goob"
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed – "Catch Me Daddy"
Best Achievement In Production
"'71"
"20,000 Days on Earth"
"Catch Me Daddy"
"Lilting"
"The Goob"
Best Technical Achievement
Chris Wyatt - Editing - "'71"
Dick Pope - Cinematography -"Mr Turner"
Robbie Ryan - Cinematography - "Catch Me Daddy"
Stephen Rennicks - Music – "Frank"
Tat Radcliffe - Cinematography - "'71"
Best DocumentarY
"20,000 Days on Earth"
"Next Goal Wins"
"Night Will Fall"
"The Possibilities Are Endless"
"Virunga"
Best British Short
"Crocodile"
"Emotional Fusebox"
"Keeping Up With The Joneses"
"Slap"
"The Kármán Line"
Best International Independent Film
"Blue Ruin"
"Boyhood"
"Fruitvale Station"
"Ida"
"The Badadook"
The Raindance Award
"Flim: The Movie..".
"Gregor"
"Luna"
"Keeping Rosy"
"The Beat Beneath My Feet"
The Richard Harris Award (for outstanding contribution by an actor to British Film)
To Be Announced
The Variety Award
To Be Announced
The Special Jury Prize
Announced at the Moët British Independent Film Awards on Sunday 7th December
Now in its 17th year, the Awards were created by Raindance in 1998 and set out to celebrate merit and achievement in independently funded British filmmaking, to honour new talent, and to promote British films and filmmaking to a wider public.
Previous winners of the prestigious Best British Independent Film Award include "Metro Manila," "Tyrannosaur," "The King's Speech," "Moon," "Control," "Slumdog Millionaire," "The Constant Gardener" and "This is England"
Proud supporters and patrons of The Moët British Independent Film Awards include Mike Figgis, Tom Hollander, Adrian Lester, Ken Loach, Ewan McGregor, Helen Mirren, Samantha Morton, James Nesbitt, Michael Sheen, Trudie Styler, Tilda Swinton, Meera Syal, David Thewlis, Ray Winstone and Michael Winterbottom.
The Moët British Independent Film Awards would like to thank all its supporters, especially: Moët & Chandon, 3 Mills Studios, BBC Films, M.A.C Cosmetics, Movado, Raindance, St Martins Lane, Soho House, Swarovski, Variety, AllCity, Intermission.
Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards’ Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "This has been a record year for Mbifa with over 250 films submitted giving our dedicated members their toughest challenge to date. Hugely impressed by the quality of films and performances across all categories the shortlist demonstrates how the standard of creativity in British independent filmmaking continues to flourish year on year. The decision of who will walk away with one of the iconic Mbifa trophies* is now in the hands of our distinguished independent jury announced today. We are looking forward to seeing as many of the nominees as possible at the Awards on 7th December, to celebrate their incredible achievements. It will be a very personal celebration for us also, as the last in a wonderful 9 Award Ceremonies as Joint Directors of Bifa.”
The highest number of nominations this year goes to "‘71" with nine nominations including Best British Independent Film; Best Director and Debut Director for Yann Demange; Best Screenplay for Gregory Burke; Best Actor for Jack O’Connell and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Harris. "Pride" picked up seven nominations and "Catch me Daddy,""Frank," and "Mr Turner" picked up five nominations each.
Nominations for Best Actress go to Alicia Vikander for "Testament of Youth;" Cheng Pei Pei for "Lilting;" Gugu Mbatha-Raw for "Belle;" Keira Knightley for "The Imitation Game" and Sameena Jabeen Ahmed for "Catch Me Daddy." Leading men hoping to take home the Best Actor award include Asa Butterfield for "X+Y;" Benedict Cumberbatch for "The Imitation Game"; Brendan Gleeson for "Calvary"; Jack O’Connell for "’71" and Timothy Spall for "Mr Turner."
Best Supporting Actor nominations go to Andrew Scott and Ben Schnetzer, both for "Pride;" Michael Fassbender for "Frank;" Rafe Spall for "X+Y" and Sean Harris for"’71."
Dorothy Atkinson for "Mr Turner;" Imelda Staunton for "Pride;" Maggie Gyllenhaal for "Frank;" Sally Hawkins for "X+Y"and Sienna Guillory for "The Goob" are all nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Award.
Directors who have delivered dynamic debuts this year and are fighting for the Douglas Hickox Award are Daniel Wolfe and Matthew Wolfe for "Catch Me Daddy;" Hong Khaou for "Lilting;" Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard for "20,000 Days on Earth;" Morgan Matthews for "X+Y" and Yann Demange for "’71."
The Raindance Award nominees for 2014 include: "Flim: The Movie;" "Gregor;" "Luna;" "Keeping Rosy"and "The Beat Beneath My Feet." This award honours exceptional achievement for filmmakers working against the odds, often with little or no industry support. Elliot Grove, Founder of Raindance Film Festival and Moët British Independent Film Awards added: "The breadth and quality of the British films selected this year suggests a bumper year for British films. Raindance congratulates all the talented filmmakers whose wonderful films make up this year's Mbifa nominations.”
The Pre-Selection Committee of over 70 members viewed a record breaking 250 plus films this year, out of which they selected the nominations, which were decided by ballot.
The winners of The Moët British Independent Film Awards are decided by an independent jury comprised of leading professionals and talent from the British film industry.
It was also announced that the Oscar® and BAFTA - winning Director Tom Hopper, whose film "The King’s Speech" picked up five awards, including Best British Independent Film at the 2010 Moët British Independent Film Awards, will chair the Jury who will decide the winners of the 2014 awards.
Hooper commented: "I am honoured to preside over the Moët Bifa jury this year. It has been an extremely strong year for filmmaking here in Britain and I am looking forward to helping the very best of this year's independent films, get the recognition they deserve."
The Jury for 2014 includes: Jury Chair – Tom Hooper (Director), Jonathan Romney (Writer, Director), Jon S. Baird (Writer, Director), Luke Treadaway (Actor), Mary Burke (Producer), Sean Ellis (Writer, Director), Shira Macleod (Film Programming Consultant), Stanley Tucci (Actor, Director), Thea Sharrock (Director), Tinge Krishnan (Director) Tracy O’Riordan (Producer) and Zawe Ashton (Actor, Director).
Elsa Corbineau, Marketing Director Moët & Chandon, commented: “The pool of talents recognized by the Moët British Independent Film Awards has continuously inspired us with the richness it represents. With Moët & Chandon being the champagne of choice for celebration at international film festivals and award ceremonies, we are delighted to toast to the success of all nominees, including those for the ‘Best British Independent Film’ award sponsored by Moët & Chandon.”
The winners will be announced at the much anticipated 17th awards ceremony on Sunday 7 December at the impressive Old Billingsgate in London.
The Moët British Independent Film Awards is proud to announce the following nominees for this year’s awards:
Best British Independent Film
Sponsored by Moët & Chandon
"'71"
"Calvary"
"Mr Turner"
"Pride"
"The Imitation Game"
Best Director
Sponsored by AllCity & Intermission
John Michael McDonagh – "Calvary"
Lenny Abrahamson – "Frank"
Matthew Warchus – "Pride"
Mike Leigh – "Mr Turner"
Yann Demange – "'71"
The Douglas Hickox Award [Best Debut Director]
Sponsored by 3 Mills Studios
Daniel Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe – "Catch Me Daddy"
Hong Khaou – "Lilting"
Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard – "20,000 Days on Earth"
Morgan Matthews – "X+Y"
Yann Demange – "'71"
Best Screenplay
Sponsored by BBC Films
Graham Moore – "The Imitation Game"
Gregory Burke – "'71"
John Michael McDonagh – "Calvary"
Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan – "Frank"
Stephen Beresford – "Pride"
Best Actress
Sponsored by M.A.C Cosmetics
Alicia Vikander – "Testament of Youth"
Cheng Pei Pei – "Lilting"
Gugu Mbatha-Raw – "Belle"
Keira Knightley – "The Imitation Game"
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed – "Catch Me Daddy"
Best Actor
Sponsored by Movado
Asa Butterfield – "X+Y"
Benedict Cumberbatch – "The Imitation Game"
Brendan Gleeson – "Calvary"
Jack O'Connell – "'71"
Timothy Spall – "Mr Turner"
Best Supporting Actress
Dorothy Atkinson – "Mr Turner"
Imelda Staunton – "Pride"
Maggie Gyllenhaal – "Frank"
Sally Hawkins –"X+Y"
Sienna Guillory – "The Goob"
Best Supporting Actor
Sponsored by St Martins Lane
Andrew Scott – "Pride"
Ben Schnetzer – "Pride"
Michael Fassbender – "Frank"
Rafe Spall – "X+Y"
Sean Harris – "‘71"
Most Promising Newcomer
Ben Schnetzer – "Pride"
Cara Delevingne – "The Face of An Angel"
Gugu Mbatha-Raw – "Belle"
Liam Walpole – "The Goob"
Sameena Jabeen Ahmed – "Catch Me Daddy"
Best Achievement In Production
"'71"
"20,000 Days on Earth"
"Catch Me Daddy"
"Lilting"
"The Goob"
Best Technical Achievement
Chris Wyatt - Editing - "'71"
Dick Pope - Cinematography -"Mr Turner"
Robbie Ryan - Cinematography - "Catch Me Daddy"
Stephen Rennicks - Music – "Frank"
Tat Radcliffe - Cinematography - "'71"
Best DocumentarY
"20,000 Days on Earth"
"Next Goal Wins"
"Night Will Fall"
"The Possibilities Are Endless"
"Virunga"
Best British Short
"Crocodile"
"Emotional Fusebox"
"Keeping Up With The Joneses"
"Slap"
"The Kármán Line"
Best International Independent Film
"Blue Ruin"
"Boyhood"
"Fruitvale Station"
"Ida"
"The Badadook"
The Raindance Award
"Flim: The Movie..".
"Gregor"
"Luna"
"Keeping Rosy"
"The Beat Beneath My Feet"
The Richard Harris Award (for outstanding contribution by an actor to British Film)
To Be Announced
The Variety Award
To Be Announced
The Special Jury Prize
Announced at the Moët British Independent Film Awards on Sunday 7th December
Now in its 17th year, the Awards were created by Raindance in 1998 and set out to celebrate merit and achievement in independently funded British filmmaking, to honour new talent, and to promote British films and filmmaking to a wider public.
Previous winners of the prestigious Best British Independent Film Award include "Metro Manila," "Tyrannosaur," "The King's Speech," "Moon," "Control," "Slumdog Millionaire," "The Constant Gardener" and "This is England"
Proud supporters and patrons of The Moët British Independent Film Awards include Mike Figgis, Tom Hollander, Adrian Lester, Ken Loach, Ewan McGregor, Helen Mirren, Samantha Morton, James Nesbitt, Michael Sheen, Trudie Styler, Tilda Swinton, Meera Syal, David Thewlis, Ray Winstone and Michael Winterbottom.
The Moët British Independent Film Awards would like to thank all its supporters, especially: Moët & Chandon, 3 Mills Studios, BBC Films, M.A.C Cosmetics, Movado, Raindance, St Martins Lane, Soho House, Swarovski, Variety, AllCity, Intermission.
- 11/10/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Yann Demange’s anti-war parable ’71 has scored a leading nine nominations for the 17th Moët British Independent Film Awards. The director’s debut feature, which premiered in Berlin last February, is named in the major categories and also scooped a Best Actor mention for Jack O’Connell who’s next up in Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken. Directors’ Fortnight closer and crowd-pleaser Pride, helmed by Matthew Warchus, was next with seven nominations while festival favorites Daniel Wolfe’s Catch Me Daddy, Lenny Abrahamson’s Frank and Mike Leigh’s Mr Turner each scored five nods. Along with ’71, Pride and Mr Turner, the titles competing in the Best British Independent Film race are John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary and Morten Tyldum’s The Imitation Game. Oscar hopeful, The Imitation Game’s Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley also scored acting noms. (See full list of nominees below.)
Winners are decided by an independent...
Winners are decided by an independent...
- 11/3/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Pride, Catch Me Daddy, Frank and Mr Turner also score multiple nominations at the British Independent Film Awards, where Benedict Cumberbatch and Timothy Spall will compete for best actor. The King’s Speech director Tom Hooper to chair jury.Scroll down for full list of nominees
Yann Demange’s ‘71 leads the nominations for the 17th Moët British Independent Film Awards, announced today in London by actor Jared Harris.
The thriller, about a British soldier on the run through the dangerous streets of 1971 Belfast, scored nine nominations including: Best British Independent Film; Best Director and Debut Director for Demange; Best Screenplay for Gregory Burke; Best Actor for Jack O’Connell and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Harris.
The film first launched at Berlin in February and won the Golden Athena at the Athens International Film Festival in September.
‘71 will go up against Calvary, Mr Turner, Pride and The Imitation Game for the top prize.
Matthew Warchus’s gay activist...
Yann Demange’s ‘71 leads the nominations for the 17th Moët British Independent Film Awards, announced today in London by actor Jared Harris.
The thriller, about a British soldier on the run through the dangerous streets of 1971 Belfast, scored nine nominations including: Best British Independent Film; Best Director and Debut Director for Demange; Best Screenplay for Gregory Burke; Best Actor for Jack O’Connell and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Harris.
The film first launched at Berlin in February and won the Golden Athena at the Athens International Film Festival in September.
‘71 will go up against Calvary, Mr Turner, Pride and The Imitation Game for the top prize.
Matthew Warchus’s gay activist...
- 11/3/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Long-standing and admired directors of the British Independent Film Awards, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, will jointly step down from their posts at the end of this year. The org announced the surprising news today; their departures will follow the 17th awards ceremony to be held on December 7. The BIFAs were founded by Raindance in 1998 and run under the Raindance umbrella until 2006, when Collinson and von Fishcer became joint directors. They have produced the show since 2001. The awards now will return to Raindance, and the new structure is to be defined later in the year. The BIFAs are akin to the Indie Spirit Awards and have become an important feature on the awards season trail in the UK. “It has been a tough decision to move on from Bifa, but we are ready to take on new challenges and excited about embarking on a fresh chapter in our careers,...
- 9/24/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Tessa Collinson and Johanna von Fischer will leave the British Independent Film Awards at the end of the year.
Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, the long-standing directors of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) are to both step down at the end of the year following the 17th Annual Awards Ceremony (Dec 7).
The awards were founded by Raindance in 1998 and run under the Raindance umbrella until 2006 when Tessa and Johanna became joint directors of the Awards. Between them they have produced the awards since 2001.
The awards will now return to Raindance and the new structure is to be announced later in the year.
In a joint statement, Von Fischer and Collinson said: “It has been a tough decision to move on from Bifa but we are ready to take on new challenges and excited about embarking on a fresh chapter in our careers.
“We are extremely proud of how Bifa has developed over the years and have...
Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, the long-standing directors of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) are to both step down at the end of the year following the 17th Annual Awards Ceremony (Dec 7).
The awards were founded by Raindance in 1998 and run under the Raindance umbrella until 2006 when Tessa and Johanna became joint directors of the Awards. Between them they have produced the awards since 2001.
The awards will now return to Raindance and the new structure is to be announced later in the year.
In a joint statement, Von Fischer and Collinson said: “It has been a tough decision to move on from Bifa but we are ready to take on new challenges and excited about embarking on a fresh chapter in our careers.
“We are extremely proud of how Bifa has developed over the years and have...
- 9/23/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Low-budget thriller set in the Philippines is standout winner at 2013 Bifas, with director Sean Ellis also named best director
• Interview: Sean Ellis
A shoestring-budget heist thriller set in the Philippines – partly because its Brighton-born director couldn't get a film made in the UK – was on Sunday night named British independent film of the year.
Metro Manila picked up three awards at the 16th Moet British independent film awards at a ceremony that also brought success for Le Week-End, Filth, The Look of Love and Starred Up.
In an interview with the Guardian Metro Manila director Sean Ellis said he decided to make a film in the Philippines because he could not drum up any interest in making what is his third film in the UK. "In this country our favourite word is no," he said.
Ellis drew up a script, remortgaged his house and headed to Manila with a tiny...
• Interview: Sean Ellis
A shoestring-budget heist thriller set in the Philippines – partly because its Brighton-born director couldn't get a film made in the UK – was on Sunday night named British independent film of the year.
Metro Manila picked up three awards at the 16th Moet British independent film awards at a ceremony that also brought success for Le Week-End, Filth, The Look of Love and Starred Up.
In an interview with the Guardian Metro Manila director Sean Ellis said he decided to make a film in the Philippines because he could not drum up any interest in making what is his third film in the UK. "In this country our favourite word is no," he said.
Ellis drew up a script, remortgaged his house and headed to Manila with a tiny...
- 12/9/2013
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
Other winners included actors James McAvoy and Lindsay Duncan, For Those In Peril director Paul Wright and Blue is the Warmest Colour.Scroll down for full list of winners
Philippines-set crime thriller Metro Manila has scooped the top prize at the 16th Moet British Independent Film Awards in London, beating box office hit Philomena as well as The Selfish Giant, Starred Up and Le Week-end.
Metro Manila led the pack on the night with three wins including Best British Independent Film, Best Director for Sean Ellis and Best Achievement in Production.
Clearly stunned, Ellis thanked Bifa for supporting “our little holiday film” when accepting the Best Film prize and - holding back tears - dedicated the award to his mother.
The crime drama, shot in the Philippine capital in the Tagalog language with a local cast and crew, debuted at Sundance in January and is the UK’s submission for the Best Foreign-Language Film at the Oscars...
Philippines-set crime thriller Metro Manila has scooped the top prize at the 16th Moet British Independent Film Awards in London, beating box office hit Philomena as well as The Selfish Giant, Starred Up and Le Week-end.
Metro Manila led the pack on the night with three wins including Best British Independent Film, Best Director for Sean Ellis and Best Achievement in Production.
Clearly stunned, Ellis thanked Bifa for supporting “our little holiday film” when accepting the Best Film prize and - holding back tears - dedicated the award to his mother.
The crime drama, shot in the Philippine capital in the Tagalog language with a local cast and crew, debuted at Sundance in January and is the UK’s submission for the Best Foreign-Language Film at the Oscars...
- 12/8/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Jack O'Connell and Ben Mendelsohn have both been nominated for BIFAs for Starred Up The nominations for the 16th annual British Independent Film Awards have been announced, with David Mackenzie and Jonathan Asser's prison drama Starred Up leading the pack.
His film about father and son convicts has eight nominations, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay for Jonathan Asser, Best Actor for Jack O’Connell, and two Best Supporting Actor nominations for Rupert Friend and Ben Mendelsohn.
Clio Barnard's tale of young jealousy The Selfish Giant picked up 7 nominations and Filth, Metro Manila and Le Week-end all netted five nominations each.
Joint directors of the awards Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson said: “We would like to thank our dedicated members who viewed over 200 films, in an extremely competitive year. The variety of films submitted reached a new level this year with films covering a...
His film about father and son convicts has eight nominations, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay for Jonathan Asser, Best Actor for Jack O’Connell, and two Best Supporting Actor nominations for Rupert Friend and Ben Mendelsohn.
Clio Barnard's tale of young jealousy The Selfish Giant picked up 7 nominations and Filth, Metro Manila and Le Week-end all netted five nominations each.
Joint directors of the awards Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson said: “We would like to thank our dedicated members who viewed over 200 films, in an extremely competitive year. The variety of films submitted reached a new level this year with films covering a...
- 11/12/2013
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The stars turned out in force last night for the 15th Moët British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London.
Last night's glittering event was a who's who of British cinema and was hosted by actor James Nesbitt fresh off the set of The Hobbit.
Attending the star-studded event was Jude Law who received the Variety Award, and acting legend Michael Gambon who won the coveted Richard Harris Award.
Other guests included Terence Stamp, Billy Connolly, Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gilliam, Peter Capaldi, Olivia Coleman, Idris Elba, John Hurt, Tom Felton, Andrea Riseborough, Elle Fanning, Ruth Wilson, Felicity Jones, Holliday Grainger, Edith Bowman and Noomi Rapace.
Past nominees, patrons and supporters of Bifa celebrated the 15th birthday of the awards by posing for a group picture (see above) taken by official photographer Idil Sukan.
Berberian Sound Studio triumphed at the British Independent Film Awards, picking up four trophies for Best Director,...
Last night's glittering event was a who's who of British cinema and was hosted by actor James Nesbitt fresh off the set of The Hobbit.
Attending the star-studded event was Jude Law who received the Variety Award, and acting legend Michael Gambon who won the coveted Richard Harris Award.
Other guests included Terence Stamp, Billy Connolly, Tom Hiddleston, Terry Gilliam, Peter Capaldi, Olivia Coleman, Idris Elba, John Hurt, Tom Felton, Andrea Riseborough, Elle Fanning, Ruth Wilson, Felicity Jones, Holliday Grainger, Edith Bowman and Noomi Rapace.
Past nominees, patrons and supporters of Bifa celebrated the 15th birthday of the awards by posing for a group picture (see above) taken by official photographer Idil Sukan.
Berberian Sound Studio triumphed at the British Independent Film Awards, picking up four trophies for Best Director,...
- 12/10/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
The nominees for this year’s Möet British Independent Film Awards were announced earlier this month, celebrating the best and most promising talents in the British film industry over the past year.
The ceremony itself is to be held on 9th December, and the joint directors of the awards, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, have announced that the recipients of The Richard Harris Award and The Variety Award will be Sir Michael Gambon and Jude Law, respectively.
The Richard Harris Award is held in recognition of an outstanding contribution to British film by an actor, and very much deservedly earned by Gambon, who took over from the late Richard Harris, himself, as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series. He will soon be seen in Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut, Quartet, starring alongside the likes of Dame Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, and Sheridan Smith, which...
The ceremony itself is to be held on 9th December, and the joint directors of the awards, Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, have announced that the recipients of The Richard Harris Award and The Variety Award will be Sir Michael Gambon and Jude Law, respectively.
The Richard Harris Award is held in recognition of an outstanding contribution to British film by an actor, and very much deservedly earned by Gambon, who took over from the late Richard Harris, himself, as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series. He will soon be seen in Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut, Quartet, starring alongside the likes of Dame Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, and Sheridan Smith, which...
- 11/22/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
London -- Michael Gambon and Jude Law will pick up honorary honors during this year's British Independent Film Awards. Gambon will receive the Richard Harris Award, while Law will also be honored at the ceremony on Dec. 9. The 15th annual awards will be held at event venue Old Billingsgate here in the British capital. Gallery: THR's Awards Season Roundtable Series 2012: The Actors This year's recipients of the annual honorary awards were announced by Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, joint directors of the British Independent Film Awards, sponsored by Moët and Chandon. Both Gambon and Law are expected to pick up the awards
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- 11/21/2012
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The nominations for the 15th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards have been unveiled in London.
They were announced by patron Adrian Lester (above), the Birmingham-born actor whose credits include The Day After Tomorrow and TV series Being Human, Bonekickers, Merlin and Hustle.
In a statement, joint directors of the awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "In this our 15th year, we are delighted to welcome back six-time former host James Nesbitt.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated Pre-Selection Committee who watched over 200 films in order to produce the 2012 nominations, which once again reflect the diverse range of British film talent, and also welcome this year's appointed independent jury who will now spend the next month considering the nominated films."
The highest number of nominations this year goes to Broken with 9 nominations including Best Film, Best Director and Best Debut Director for Rufus Norris,...
They were announced by patron Adrian Lester (above), the Birmingham-born actor whose credits include The Day After Tomorrow and TV series Being Human, Bonekickers, Merlin and Hustle.
In a statement, joint directors of the awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "In this our 15th year, we are delighted to welcome back six-time former host James Nesbitt.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated Pre-Selection Committee who watched over 200 films in order to produce the 2012 nominations, which once again reflect the diverse range of British film talent, and also welcome this year's appointed independent jury who will now spend the next month considering the nominated films."
The highest number of nominations this year goes to Broken with 9 nominations including Best Film, Best Director and Best Debut Director for Rufus Norris,...
- 11/6/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Celebrating its fifteenth year, The Moët British Independent Film Awards have now been announced, honouring some of the finest independent films released in Britain this year.
This year’s awards will be held on 9th December, and you can be sure we’ll be bringing you the results on the night as they come in. It’s been another excellent year for British cinema, and it’s always nice to see films like these get the recognition they deserve.
Last year, Paddy Considine’s powerful directorial debut, Tyrannosaur, swept the top awards, taking Best Film, Best Directorial Debut, and Best Actress; Lynne Ramsay took home the Best Director award for We Need to Talk About Kevin; and Michael Fassbender’s remarkable performance in Steve McQueen’s Shame was rightfully honoured with Best Actor (whereas the film was sadly absent from the Oscars at the start of the year).
James Nesbitt...
This year’s awards will be held on 9th December, and you can be sure we’ll be bringing you the results on the night as they come in. It’s been another excellent year for British cinema, and it’s always nice to see films like these get the recognition they deserve.
Last year, Paddy Considine’s powerful directorial debut, Tyrannosaur, swept the top awards, taking Best Film, Best Directorial Debut, and Best Actress; Lynne Ramsay took home the Best Director award for We Need to Talk About Kevin; and Michael Fassbender’s remarkable performance in Steve McQueen’s Shame was rightfully honoured with Best Actor (whereas the film was sadly absent from the Oscars at the start of the year).
James Nesbitt...
- 11/5/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Broken is leading the nominations for the 15th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards. The BBC Films production has been recognised in nine categories, including nominations for 'Best Film', 'Best Director' and 'Best Director' for Rufus Norris. Broken also secured acting nods for Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy and Rory Kinnear. Broken, based on the novel by Daniel Clay, centres on a young girl in North London whose life is changed after she witnesses a brutal attack. Sightseers and Berberian Sound Studio follow Broken in the nominations with seven nods apiece. The trio are joined by The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Imposter in the race to win the 'Best British Independent Film' gong. Bifa joint directors Johanna von Fischer and nm3820575 autoTessa Collinson[/link] said that this year's (more)...
- 11/5/2012
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Broken - the debut drama by theatre director Rufus Norris - is leading the prize hunt at this years British Independent Film Awards, with nine nominations.
The drama, described by distributor Studiocanal as "A powerful, captivating and heartbreaking exploration of love in all its many forms: idealised, unrequited, unwanted, and - ultimately - unconditional.", has been nominated for best film and director, with actors Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy and Rory Kinnear picking up acting nods and its young star Eloise Laurence vying for attention in the newcomer category.
Ben Wheatley's black comedy Sightseers and Peter Strickland's horror Berberian Sound Studio picked up seven nominations each, including best film and best director, with those categories rounded out by Brits abroad drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and documentary The Imposter.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 9, in London.
Joint Directors of the BIFAs Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said:.
The drama, described by distributor Studiocanal as "A powerful, captivating and heartbreaking exploration of love in all its many forms: idealised, unrequited, unwanted, and - ultimately - unconditional.", has been nominated for best film and director, with actors Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy and Rory Kinnear picking up acting nods and its young star Eloise Laurence vying for attention in the newcomer category.
Ben Wheatley's black comedy Sightseers and Peter Strickland's horror Berberian Sound Studio picked up seven nominations each, including best film and best director, with those categories rounded out by Brits abroad drama The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and documentary The Imposter.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 9, in London.
Joint Directors of the BIFAs Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said:.
- 11/5/2012
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Directors of The 14th Moët British Independent Film Awards have announced Ralph Fiennes and Kenneth Branagh as the recipients of two coveted awards.
Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson have unveiled that Fiennes will be there on the night to accept the Richard Harris Award. Meanwhile, Branagh will make an appearance to claim the coveted Variety Award.
The Richard Harris Award was introduced in 2003 in honour of Richard Harris and recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis and most recently Helena Bonham Carter in 2010.
The Variety Award recognises an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK. The Variety Award has previously been awarded to Liam Neeson, Sir Michael Caine, Jk Rowling, Dame Helen Mirren, Richard Curtis, Michael Sheen and Keira Knightley.
For Fiennes the award...
Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson have unveiled that Fiennes will be there on the night to accept the Richard Harris Award. Meanwhile, Branagh will make an appearance to claim the coveted Variety Award.
The Richard Harris Award was introduced in 2003 in honour of Richard Harris and recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis and most recently Helena Bonham Carter in 2010.
The Variety Award recognises an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK. The Variety Award has previously been awarded to Liam Neeson, Sir Michael Caine, Jk Rowling, Dame Helen Mirren, Richard Curtis, Michael Sheen and Keira Knightley.
For Fiennes the award...
- 11/23/2011
- by jennifer.trevorrow@lovefilm.com (Jennifer Trevorrow)
- LOVEFiLM
London, Wednesday 23rd November – Recipients of both The Richard Harris Award and The Variety Award were announced today by Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson, joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards. Ralph Fiennes will receive the coveted Richard Harris Award recognising outstanding contribution to British film by an actor and Kenneth Branagh The Variety Award which recognises an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK. The awards ceremony will be held on December 4th at Old Billingsgate.
- 11/23/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Shame, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Tyrannosaur lead chase.
Shame, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Tyrannosaur lead the chase for the British Independent Film Awards, with seven nominations each. All three will fight it out in the best British film, best director, best actor and best supporting actor or actress categories. Also in the running for awards glory are We Need to Talk About Kevin and Kill List, with six nominations each and Submarine with five.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 4
Bifa directors Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson...
Shame, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Tyrannosaur lead the chase for the British Independent Film Awards, with seven nominations each. All three will fight it out in the best British film, best director, best actor and best supporting actor or actress categories. Also in the running for awards glory are We Need to Talk About Kevin and Kill List, with six nominations each and Submarine with five.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 4
Bifa directors Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson...
- 10/31/2011
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Shame, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Tyrannosaur are leading the nominations for the 14th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards. The movies, which are recognised in seven categories apiece, will all battle it out for the 'Best British Film Award', 'Best Director', 'Best Actor' and 'Best Supporting Actor' or 'Actress' prizes. Close behind the leading pack, with six nominations each, are Richard Ayoade's Submarine and Lynne Ramsay's We Need to Talk About Kevin. "This year's nominees really highlight the immense wealth of British talent in this country today," said Bifa joint directors Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson. "We are incredibly proud that the Awards have grown to a level that garners attention worldwide, helping to bring British talent and independent (more)...
- 10/31/2011
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
Colin Firth shortlisted for best actor prize as George VI drama picks up eight nominations for British Independent Film awards
Oscar-tipped period drama The King's Speech is the early frontrunner in the British Independent Film awards after securing eight nominations.
Tom Hooper's film, which stars Colin Firth as King George VI and Geoffrey Rush as Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue, tells how the monarch overcame a stammer after unexpectedly becoming king in 1936 following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII.
Firth picked up a best actor nod, while Rush, Guy Pearce and another co-star, Helena Bonham Carter, received best supporting actor and actress nominations. The film also won nominations in the best film, best director and best screenplay categories.
Other early leaders at the awards, which try to identify the best in British independent film-making, were the London film festival opener, Never Let Me Go, which garnered five nominations,...
Oscar-tipped period drama The King's Speech is the early frontrunner in the British Independent Film awards after securing eight nominations.
Tom Hooper's film, which stars Colin Firth as King George VI and Geoffrey Rush as Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue, tells how the monarch overcame a stammer after unexpectedly becoming king in 1936 following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII.
Firth picked up a best actor nod, while Rush, Guy Pearce and another co-star, Helena Bonham Carter, received best supporting actor and actress nominations. The film also won nominations in the best film, best director and best screenplay categories.
Other early leaders at the awards, which try to identify the best in British independent film-making, were the London film festival opener, Never Let Me Go, which garnered five nominations,...
- 11/2/2010
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
With 8 nominations in its back pocket, The King’s Speech looks set for a successful night when the Moët British Independent Film Awards roll into town on 5 December.
The film – which stars Colin Firth as stuttering George IV – has been nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and two Best Supporting Actors.
Firth has some stiff competition for the Best Actor gong from Jim Broadbent (Another Year), Riz Ahmed (Four Lions), Scoot McNairy (Monsters) and Aidan Gillen (Treacle Junior).
While elsewhere in the running, Monsters, Never Let Me Go and The Arbor all received six nominations, Four Lions received five and four nods went to Another Year, Made in Dagenham and Brighton Rock.
Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "This year's nominations truly reflect the scope of independent filmmaking in the UK and regardless of budget each category showcases...
The film – which stars Colin Firth as stuttering George IV – has been nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor and two Best Supporting Actors.
Firth has some stiff competition for the Best Actor gong from Jim Broadbent (Another Year), Riz Ahmed (Four Lions), Scoot McNairy (Monsters) and Aidan Gillen (Treacle Junior).
While elsewhere in the running, Monsters, Never Let Me Go and The Arbor all received six nominations, Four Lions received five and four nods went to Another Year, Made in Dagenham and Brighton Rock.
Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "This year's nominations truly reflect the scope of independent filmmaking in the UK and regardless of budget each category showcases...
- 11/1/2010
- by jennifer.trevorrow@lovefilm.com (Jennifer Trevorrow)
- LOVEFiLM
Sci-fi movie Moon scooped two prizes at last night's BIFAs - the British Independent Film Awards.
It won the Best British Independent Film Award and its director Duncan Jones was named Best Debut Filmmaker.
Jones - the son of David Bowie - is pictured above (on the right) on set with Moon's star Sam Rockwell.
Among the other accolades, Swedish vampire movie Let The Right One In won Best Foreign Film. Best Director went to Fish Tank's Andrea Arnold, Bronson's Tom Hardy won Best Actor and An Education's Carey Mulligan was named Best Actress. Fish Tank's lead Katie Jarvis was Most Promising Newcomer.
Moon also featured in the nominations in several other categories: Duncan Jones was nominated for Best Director; Sam Rockwell was up for Best Actor; and the original score by Clint Mansell and the production design by Tony Noble were both nominated in the Best Technical Achievement category.
It won the Best British Independent Film Award and its director Duncan Jones was named Best Debut Filmmaker.
Jones - the son of David Bowie - is pictured above (on the right) on set with Moon's star Sam Rockwell.
Among the other accolades, Swedish vampire movie Let The Right One In won Best Foreign Film. Best Director went to Fish Tank's Andrea Arnold, Bronson's Tom Hardy won Best Actor and An Education's Carey Mulligan was named Best Actress. Fish Tank's lead Katie Jarvis was Most Promising Newcomer.
Moon also featured in the nominations in several other categories: Duncan Jones was nominated for Best Director; Sam Rockwell was up for Best Actor; and the original score by Clint Mansell and the production design by Tony Noble were both nominated in the Best Technical Achievement category.
- 12/7/2009
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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3 Indian Films to contend for Foreign Language Golden Globe
Three Indian films have found place in the list of 69 qualified films for the foreign Language Golden Globe Awards. The list includes...
- 12/6/2009
- by Bikas Mishra
- DearCinema.com
Which movies are vying for the 12th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have been unraveled on Monday, October 26 at Soho House in London with the announcement of 2009 nominees. Receiving the most nods was "Fish Tank", an Andrea Arnold's drama that won the Jury Prize at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.
The movie revolving around the turbulent relationship a 15-year-old girl has with her mother and her new boyfriend has collected 8 nominations in total. Vying for the major categories including best British film, best director and best screenplay, it also placed its leading actress Katie Jarvis in competition for best actress and most promising newcomers.
Following behind "Fish Tank" with seven noms was Duncan Jones' sci-fi thriller "Moon". "An Education", "In the Loop" and "Nowhere Boy", in the meantime, gathered six counts each. Other movies with multiple nominations were "Bright Star" with four, "Katalin Varga" with three, and...
The movie revolving around the turbulent relationship a 15-year-old girl has with her mother and her new boyfriend has collected 8 nominations in total. Vying for the major categories including best British film, best director and best screenplay, it also placed its leading actress Katie Jarvis in competition for best actress and most promising newcomers.
Following behind "Fish Tank" with seven noms was Duncan Jones' sci-fi thriller "Moon". "An Education", "In the Loop" and "Nowhere Boy", in the meantime, gathered six counts each. Other movies with multiple nominations were "Bright Star" with four, "Katalin Varga" with three, and...
- 10/27/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
London -- Andrea Arnold's "Fish Tank" leads the pool of nominations announced Monday for this year's British Independent Film Awards with eight spanning all major categories.
Arnold's film is nominated in the best British film category while the writer/director herself is nominated for best director and best screenplay nods. Her film's lead Katie Jarvis, an unknown discovered by the filmmaker on an Essex railway platform, is nominated in this year's best actress and most promising newcomer categories.
Duncan Jones's sci-fi psychological thriller debut "Moon" rises just behind Arnold's movie with seven nominations including best director and best film.
And Lone Scherfig's coming of age drama "An Education, Armando Iannucci's sweary political saga "In The Loop" and the John Lennon biopic "Nowhere Boy," directed by Sam Taylor Wood, each garner six nominations. Jane Campion's poetic tale of love "Bright Star" takes four slots across the nominations.
Arnold's film is nominated in the best British film category while the writer/director herself is nominated for best director and best screenplay nods. Her film's lead Katie Jarvis, an unknown discovered by the filmmaker on an Essex railway platform, is nominated in this year's best actress and most promising newcomer categories.
Duncan Jones's sci-fi psychological thriller debut "Moon" rises just behind Arnold's movie with seven nominations including best director and best film.
And Lone Scherfig's coming of age drama "An Education, Armando Iannucci's sweary political saga "In The Loop" and the John Lennon biopic "Nowhere Boy," directed by Sam Taylor Wood, each garner six nominations. Jane Campion's poetic tale of love "Bright Star" takes four slots across the nominations.
- 10/26/2009
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Co-Directors of The British Independent Film Awards Johanna Von Fischer and Tessa Collinson talk to t5m exclusively about the valuable work the BIFAs do to celebrate and promote lesser-known independent and art house cinema. Although they, rather humbly, won't take credit for championing an underdog film, they do tell us how several films have been released following film makers and distributors sharing tables at the BIFAs - so we're pretty sure they can take some credit for the output of British independent cinema! Johanna and Tessa both explain that one of the biggest aims of the awards is to introduce different people from the film industry, and bring them together to unite talent with the support and funding it needs.
- 8/27/2009
- by t5m
- t5m.com
t5m sit down with the co-directors of The British Independent Film Awards, Johanna Von Fischer and Tessa Collinson for an exclusive interview about the tole and importance of both British cinema and The British Independent Film Awards. As an event which pioneers the unique and world-standard talent British cinema has to offer, Tessa explains that the big aim of the awards is to bring people's attention to the smaller budget films which sometimes get swamped by the big blockbusters. Johanna also tells us what she considers to be so special and important about British independent cinema and the function it perfoms - not only does it tend to be a 'labour of love' as it is rarely motivated by money, but it is also acts as a useful social tool for reflecting British society back to Britain.
- 8/27/2009
- by t5m
- t5m.com
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