Winners Announced for the 5th Annual BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS sponsored by Park Caledonia – Wednesday 30th October 2002 at Pacha, London, SW1

Best Foreign Film (Foreign Language):
Supported by Amnesty International
Monsoon Wedding

Most Promising Newcomer:
Supported by Raindance
Martin Compston (Sweet Sixteen)

The Douglas Hickox Award (Debut Director):
Lindy Heymann & Christian Taylor (Showboy)

Best Technical Achievement:
Alwin Kuchler DoP (Morvern Callar)

Special Jury Prize:
Brian Tufano

Best Screenplay:
Supported by BBC Films
Tom Hunsinger & Neil Hunter -The Lawless Heart

Best Foreign Film (English Language):
Supported by UGC Cinemas
Lantana

Outstanding Contribution by an Actor:
Richard Harris

Most Effective Distribution Campaign:
Supported by launchingfilms.com
Christie Malry’s Own Double Entry

Best Actor:
James Nesbitt (BloodySunday)

Best Achievement in Production:
Supported by FilmFinders
24 Hour Party People

The Lifetime Achievement Award:
George Harrison

Best Actress:
Supported by Soho House
Samantha Morton (Morvern Callar)

Best Director:
Supported by Creative Partnership
Paul Greengrass (Bloody Sunday)

The Variety UK Personality Award:
Ewan McGregor

Best British Independent Film:
Sponsored by Park Caledonia
Sweet Sixteen