News & Events
Monday, June 13, 2022
Job Opportunity: Administrator
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 workforce in the film industry. JOB DESCRIPTION BIFA is recruiting a full time (fixed term) member of staff … Continued
Read more
Friday, June 10, 2022
BIFA Best British Shorts X Chapeltown Picturehouse
They’re back! Once again we’re partnering with Film Hub North and BFI NETWORK to bring some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen and this time we’re in Manchester, for screenings, networking and more! Join us at Chapeltown Picturehouse for this special screening of the five BIFA 2021 nominated short … Continued
Read more
Friday, June 10, 2022
ANTI-BULLYING AND HARASSMENT TRAINING 2022/23
This year BIFA is once again partnering with ScreenSkills to deliver Anti-Bullying and Harassment Training to the screen industries, as part of our industry-leading suite of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training events for 2022/23. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Suitable for anyone working in the screen industries, our training offers participants a deep dive into … Continued
Read more
Friday, June 10, 2022
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING 2022/23
In recognition of the various ways in which unconscious bias manifests itself within the film industry, BIFA is partnering once again with ScreenSkills to continue its programme of industry-leading Unconscious Bias Training for the Screen Industries courses for 2022/23. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will look to provide participants with the knowledge and … Continued
Read more
Friday, June 10, 2022
FAIR RECRUITMENT AND INCLUSIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING 2022/23
As part of our mission to help build a better industry for all, we are partnering once again with ScreenSkills to continue delivering Fair Recruitment and Inclusivity in the Workplace Training for 2022/23, designed to support equitable hiring processes in organisations and on-set. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will offer an in-depth look … Continued
Read more
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Budgeting & Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film: APPLY NOW!
BIFA, in partnership with Treehouse Digital and ScreenSkills, would like to invite you to apply for our summer Budgeting and Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film courses. You will receive insight into how to strategically work virtual production into your current projects without exceeding limited budget allowances, while gaining understanding into the strategic planning … Continued
Read more
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
RULES & ELIGIBILITY UPDATES 2022
ENTRY to the 2022 British Independent film awards is now open Here are the key 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 with production budgets of under £1,000,000 will remain free until Friday 5 August. … Continued
Read more
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
MINUTE SHORTS X BIFA: BRITISH TALENT TELLING GLOBAL STORIES
BIFA are excited to join forces with Minute Shorts to celebrate the UK’s outstanding talent within the short film industry. Minute Shorts are facilitating an important conversation – British filmmakers telling global stories. This is exemplified and defined by both the stories themselves and their setting but also their universal truths. Many artists have a deep … Continued
Read more
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
BIFA and INDEE+ collaborate to highlight the best of independent film
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 … Continued
Read more
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
BIFA Celebrates #IWD2022 | Arpita Venugopal
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022 To celebrate IWD, BIFA wants to highlight the talented women working in all facets of the film industry. We sat down with Arpita Venugopal, the Head of FX at One of Us whose recent works have included Pinocchio (2019) and Letter to the King (2020), to discuss her experience working in … Continued
Read more
Friday, December 10, 2021
Around The World in Five Films 2021
Amon Warmann returns with his thoughts on this year’s five Best International Independent Film nominees, sponsored by champagne taittinger This year’s selection of international independent films hail from France, Denmark, Sweden, America, and Finland. Petite Maman France 2021 Dir. Céline Sciamma 72 min. Céline Sciamma’s follow-up to the critically acclaimed Portrait of a Lady … Continued
Read more
Monday, December 6, 2021
#BIFA2021 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
After Love wins six awards including Best British Independent Film Adeel Akhtar named Best Actor for Ali & Ava Flee wins Best International Independent Film Sunday 5th December: Live at Old Billingsgate, this year’s host Asim Chaudhry presided over the 2021 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) where winners were announced live by stars of the … Continued
Read more