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The British Independent Film Awards

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BIFA 2024 NOMINATIONS

The winners across the craft categories will be announced on Tuesday 26 November, with winners across all other categories announced at the ceremony on Sunday 8 December. 

Shaun Thomas and Mia McKenna Bruce at BIFA 2023

SUPPORTING BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMERS

BIFA and We Are Bridge have developed a programme of support for the performers longlisted in the Breakthrough Performance category in addition to sessions to support those responsible for looking after new talent.

BIFA Springboard: Producers

BIFA’s flagship programme is back! The 24/25 edition will support fiction film producers, offering training, mentoring, networking and resources.

The Cast of Winners at BIFA 2022

The BIFA Podcast

Catch up on our limited podcast series, in partnership with Little White Lies. With hosts Leila Latif and Karis Aldridge, we celebrate the past, present and future of independent British cinema.

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The Cast of Silent Twins at BIFA 2023

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Latest News

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

BIFA 2024 Nominations Announced

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

BIFA 2024 International Longlist Announced

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Monday, October 21, 2024

BIFA 2024 Documentary Longlist Announced

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Latest Events

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Minute Shorts at Paradise Arches

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

BIFA Best British Shorts On Tour

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Friday, June 10, 2022

BIFA Best British Shorts X Chapeltown Picturehouse

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