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Thursday, November 2, 2023
The BIFA 2023 Nominations have been announced
2023 BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED DEBUT FILMS LEAD NOMINATIONS WITH 16 FOR RYE LANE AND 14 FOR SCRAPPER ALL OF US STRANGERS ALSO RECEIVES 14 NOMINATIONS HOW TO HAVE SEX HAS 13 NOMINATIONS, FEMME TAKES 11 AND THE END WE START FROM HAS 9 26 BRITISH FEATURE FILMS RECOGNISED WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED … Continued
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
BIFA 2023 Longlists | Breakthrough Performance
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced the longlist for Breakthrough Performance sponsored by Netflix. Renowned for spotting tomorrow’s stars today, 2023’s highly anticipated longlist features outstanding performers from some of the UK’s most talked about independent films of the year. Previous nominees and winners of this category include Ben Whishaw, Jamie Bell, Naomi … Continued
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Monday, October 23, 2023
BIFA 2023 Longlists | Best British Short Film
BIFA is proud to announce the 2023 Best British Short Film longlist. The 16 exceptional shorts listed below were chosen by BIFA voters from over 300 entries and showcase some of the best new shorts – and most exciting new and established shorts filmmakers – in the UK today. The final five nominations in each … Continued
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
BIFA 2023 Longlists | Best Documentary
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced the longlist for Best Feature Documentary sponsored by Intermission Film. 15 films are longlisted for Best Feature Documentary sponsored by Intermission Film with 5 of this year’s longlisted films by first time directors also longlisted for BIFA Best Debut Director – Feature Documentary, alongside films from established … Continued
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
BIFA 2023 Longlists | Best International Independent Film
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced the longlist for Best International Independent Film sponsored by Champagne Taittinger. 17 films are longlisted for the category, which highlights the very best acclaimed and award-winning independent film from around the world and this year includes films from Todd Haynes, Aki Kaurismäki, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ira Sachs and … Continued
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
BIFA 2023 Longlists | New Talent Categories
20 FICTION AND 15 DOCUMENTARY FEATURES LONGLISTED 36 DIRECTORS LONGLISTED IN DEBUT FICTION AND DOCUMENTARY CATEGORIES DANIEL KALUUYA, MOLLY MANNING-WALKER, NIDA MANZOOR, CHARLOTTE REGAN MAKE NEW TALENT LONGLISTS 35 features have made it onto the British Independent Film Awards’ (BIFA) prestigious Filmmaker New Talent Longlists, with 20 fiction and 15 documentary features included in … Continued
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
JOB OPPORTUNITY: MARKETING ASSISTANT
Please contact hello@bifa.film if you need this information in a different format or have other access needs. We welcome applications from all, but are especially keen to receive applications from those in groups currently under-represented within the workforce in the film industry. Hours / Terms 28 hours a week (75% of full-time), fixed term until … Continued
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Introducing British Indie Film Club, a limited podcast series with Little White Lies
Ears at the ready. BIFA is back with a new limited podcast series, in partnership with Little White Lies. The show, hosted by Leila Latif and Karis Aldridge, is all about celebrating the past, present and future of independent British cinema. Specifically, we’re looking back over the last 25 years of British film to coincide … Continued
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Ceremony date announced for BIFA 2023
The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) today announced its key dates for 2023, including the ceremony on Sunday 3 December. 168 new voters will join the pool of over 1500 registered voters including BIFA winning and nominated performers Jessie Buckley, Tamara Lawrance, Rosy McEwen and Daryl McCormack, writer Chris Hayward (Brian & Charles), directors Kathryn … Continued
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Rules & Eligibility Updates 2023
ENTRY to the 2023 British Independent film awards IS NOW CLOSED Updated RULES & ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION for BIFA 2024 will be published in April Here are the key 2023 changes and updates to our rules and eligibility criteria that entrants should know about ENTRY FEES AND KEY DATES Entries for short films and feature films … Continued
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Job Opportunity: Production Assistant
Please contact us if you need this information in a different format or have other access needs. We welcome applications from all, but are especially keen to receive applications from those in groups currently under-represented within the work force in the film industry. Overview Start date 3 July Hours / Terms Full time, fixed term … Continued
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
BIFA Best British Shorts On Tour
Supported by They’re Back! BIFA and BFI NETWORK are once again bringing some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen, plus Networking opportunities for filmmakers. From visceral animation to poignant performances, observations on addiction to the rules of attraction, these BIFA nominated bitesize gems showcase exceptional homegrown talent: … Continued
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