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CINEMA OF THE YEAR SUPPORTED BY KIA

We’re thrilled to be launching Cinema of the Year supported by Kia, a brand new BIFA award voted for by cinemagoers. We want to celebrate the special cinemas around the country that bring audiences together and champion independent film. We’re now open for cinemas to enter, with public voting open 22 August.

Cinema of the Year supported by Kia

3 2 1 GO! BIFA 2025 ENTRY IS NOW OPEN

To find full BIFA rules and eligibility information and submit your features and shorts, click the button now – we can’t wait to see this year’s incredible awards contenders…

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the winners of bifa 2024 have been announced

The BIFA 2024 ceremony took place on Sunday 8 December at Roundhouse, hosted by Peter Serafinowicz. Head to BIFA’s Instagram for red carpet and ceremony highlights.

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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.

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Latest News

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

RULES AND ELIGIBILITY UPDATES 2025

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Ceremony dates and venues for 2025-27, new Board members announced

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Monday, April 14, 2025

BIFA Springboard 25/26

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Latest Events

Friday, May 2, 2025

BIFA X BRADFORD: A CITY OF FILM

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Friday, May 2, 2025

BIFA X SUNDERLAND SHORTS

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Minute Shorts at Paradise Arches

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