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 of new feature releases as well as short films, which are a vital part of the wider British independent film industry.
In keeping with BIFA’s ethos, the collection will showcase the best British independent films, along with independent films from across the globe. By collaborating with INDEE+, we hope to increase the accessibility of indie film and help underrepresented filmmakers reach new audiences.
WHAT’S IN THE COLLECTION?
From 1998 to the most recent 2021 awards, there have been a number of amazing and unique titles that deserve the spotlight. From unknowns to wide releases, INDEE+ are identifying and promoting the most innovative and creative filmmaking and filmmakers within the independent film community. We’ve highlighted some of our favourites.
BIFA RECOMMENDS…
BOILING POINT (2022)
From director Philip Barantini, this single-take thriller follows an emotionally scarred London chef as he struggles to wrangle his team on the busiest day of the year. It dominated the 2021 BIFAs with 11 nominations, and landed 4 wins for Best Supporting Actress (Vinette Robinson), Best Casting, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound. It showcases some amazing filmmaking and performances, while subtly but sensitively dealing with themes of addiction and discrimination.
What’s next for Philip Barantini? His 2022 TV Series The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, is available on BBC iPlayer.
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (2016)
Based on writer and activist James Baldwin’s unfinished book, this visual essay explores the lives and assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, and Malcolm X, using Baldwin’s words (narrated by Samuel L Jackson). It was nominated for Best International Independent Film at BIFA 2017. Directed by Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, this is one of the most important commentaries on race and the civil rights movement.
What’s next for Samuel L Jackson? Keep your eye out for Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming spy-thriller Argylle, starring alongside Henry Cavill.
AMMONITE (2020)
Directed by Francis Lee, this romantic drama gained two nominations at BIFA 2020, for Best Make-Up & Hair Design and Best Costume Design. It stars BIFA Variety Award 2015 winner Kate Winslet alongside fellow BIFA winner Saoirse Ronan. The film explores themes of sexuality, and is loosely based on the acclaimed but unrecognised 19th Century fossil hunter Mary Anning.
What’s next for Saoirse Ronan? Keep your eye out for upcoming period mystery-thriller See How They Run, also starring BIFA nominee Harris Dickinson.
THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN (2021)
From director Will Sharpe is the extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic art helped to transform the public’s perception of cats forever. Starring BIFA Special Jury Prize 2014 winner Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character, as well as Claire Foy. The inspiring film was nominated for 4 craft categories at the 2021 BIFAs, winning Best Make-Up & Hair Design.
What’s next for Benedict Cumberbatch? Watch Cumberbatch’s BAFTA and Oscar nominated performance in Jane Campion’s western inspired The Power Of The Dog. Now available to stream on Netflix.
Check out theses titles, and many more, over at the INDEE+ British Independent Film Awards collection.
