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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER LONG LIST 2020
Today BIFA announced this year’s Most Promising Newcomer long list, one of its influential new talent categories, for up-and-coming on screen talent. Discover this year’s batch of outstanding new British performers. Alfie Deegan – Perfect 10 Amir El-Masry – Limbo Bukky Bakray – Rocks Charley Palmer Rothwell – Looted Conrad Khan – County Lines D’angelou … Continued
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
NEW TALENT LONG LISTS 2020
Today BIFA announced this year’s long lists in its influential new talent categories for new writers, directors and producers. Discover this year’s cohort of highly talented and exciting new British filmmakers. THE DOUGLAS HICKOX AWARD (DEBUT DIRECTOR), SPONSORED BY KODAK & PINEWOOD Romola Garai – Amulet Fred Scott – Being A Human Person Nick … Continued
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Friday, November 13, 2020
BEST BRITISH SHORT FILM LONG LIST 2020
BIFA is proud to announce the long list for the 2020 Best British Short Film award, supported by BFI NETWORK. The 16 films listed below were chosen from over 300 entries. Discover the best new shorts – and most exciting new filmmakers – the UK has to offer! 3 Logical Exits – Mahdi Fleifel An … Continued
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Monday, October 5, 2020
The Story Behind The Story: Rocks | Music
#ThisIsOurCinema We sat down with the team behind Rocks’ diverse soundtrack, Connie Farr (Music Supervisor) and Dom Farley (Assistant Music Supervisor) to learn about their process and some of their favourite tracks. “Abusey Junction” – KOKOROKO We have worked with Brownswood for many years and loved this track since it first appeared on the “We … Continued
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Saturday, September 26, 2020
The Story Behind The Story: Rocks | Costume Design
#ThisIsOurCinema We sat down and had a chat with Rocks’ Costume Designer Ruka Johnson, to learn how the looks for the young cast were chosen. BIFA: What are your favourite looks from the film? Why did you choose them? RJ: I have so many looks from the film that I love – one of them … Continued
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Friday, September 25, 2020
The Story Behind the Story: Rocks | Production Design
#ThisIsourCinema BIFA caught up with Production Designer Alice Normington to explore the look and feel of Rocks’ East London setting with some exclusive images from set. BIFA: What are your favourite locations or sets in the film, why did you choose them? THE ROOFTOP ON THE COUNCIL ESTATE This is where the girls meet. This … Continued
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Story Behind the Story: Rocks | Casting
#ThisIsOurCinema BIFA takes a look behind the scenes of the Rocks casting process with Casting Director Lucy Pardee and Casting Associate Jessica Straker. The film follows teenager Rocks (Bukky Bakray) who fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel (D’angelou Osei Kissiedu) will be forced apart if anyone finds out they are living alone. With … Continued
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Monday, September 14, 2020
BIFA launches marketing campaign for British independent film
CAMPAIGN STARTS WITH SUPPORT FOR CINEMAS RE-OPENING IN 10 KEY LOCATIONS ALWAYS-ON PROMOTION WILL RUN UNTIL MARCH 2021, SUPPORTED BY THE BFI WITH FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL LOTTERY Today, BIFA has launched an always-on campaign to support British independent film. The campaign will begin with advertisements on social channels aimed at encouraging young audiences to … Continued
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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Covid-19 Update: BIFA 2020 entry deadline postponed
BIFA 2020 entry deadlines EXTENDED In response to the changing festival calendar and continued uncertainty over release dates, we’ve taken the decision to extend our entry deadline this year until 25 September (from 28 August). The announcement of longlists, nominations and winners will also shift, with new dates to be confirmed in the coming weeks. We want … Continued
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
BIFA Announce Innovative Springboard Programme for Emerging Filmmakers
#BIFASpringboard Open to all filmmakers longlisted in the BIFA Debut categories Participants offered free online and in-person training and peer-to-peer support Programme generously supported by ScreenSkills and Netflix We’re thrilled to announced our pioneering Springboard Programme for filmmakers longlisted in the BIFA debut categories of Debut Director, Debut Screenwriter, Breakthrough Producer and Discovery Award between 2018 … Continued
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Friday 3 July: Beats Live
Join us for a live watch party of the BIFA-winning BEATS with Brian Welsh, Lorn Macdonald, Cristian Ortega and Camilla Bray! On Friday 3 July, starting at 7:20pm BST, we’ll watch BEATS together and listen to Brian, Lorn, Cristian and Camilla as they talk about their experience of making the film. After the film is … Continued
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Job Opportunity: Community and Communications Manager
BIFA is developing, testing and launching a programme of always-on digital marketing for independent film, in collaboration with exhibition, distribution and streaming platforms. The aim of the campaign will be to increase younger audiences’ engagement with independent film, both in cinemas and at home. This first phase of this programme will be to spearhead a … Continued
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