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Thursday, May 20, 2021
MASSIVE x BIFA Special Preview: SURGE
We’re partnering with MASSIVE as we continue to celebrate incredible BIFA-winning talent. Ahead of its cinema release, join us for an exclusive Virtual Cinema preview of Aneil Karia’s debut feature SURGE, plus his BIFA 2020 award-winning short film THE LONG GOODBYE. Virtual Cinema recreates the social experience of watching a film together, with a … Continued
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Monday, May 17, 2021
RULES & ELIGIBILITY UPDATES 2021
ENTRIES TO THE BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS 2021 will open on 1 june HERE ARE the KEY CHANGES AND UPDATES TO OUR RULES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA THAT ENTRANTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BIFA and COVID-19 We are committed to ensuring that we continue to support the British independent film community in a helpful and meaningful way … Continued
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Job Opportunity: Communications Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION BIFA is recruiting a part time / consultant Communications Manager to work on our year-round audience facing activity which focuses on championing British independent film to younger audiences throughout the UK, in cinemas and at home. They will be responsible for building relationships with local partners (exhibitors, local film groups, universities, individuals) to … Continued
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Monday, April 26, 2021
Special Jury Prize: June Givanni
FILM CURATOR AND ACTIVIST JUNE GIVANNI AWARDED THE BIFA SPECIAL JURY PRIZE Previous winners include Amanda Nevill, Horace Ové and Femi Oguns MBE Each year, the BIFA jury identify an industry figure that they believe is deserving of the coveted Special Jury Prize and, in the spirit of BIFA’s celebration of the under-acknowledged, the award … Continued
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Job Opportunity: Training and Talent Development Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION BIFA is recruiting a part time Training and Talent Development Manager to lead development and delivery of BIFA’s industry training programmes. They will deliver Springboard, BIFA’s year long programme of training and support to first time writers, directors and breakthrough producers who have been longlisted by the Awards, BIFA’s pioneering unconscious bias training for … Continued
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Friday, March 26, 2021
BIFA SHORT FILM COMPETITION
With cinemas closing their doors due to another lockdown, it’s more important than ever to keep the independent filmmaking spirit alive. BIFA are engaging horror fans, restless filmmakers and those who are curious to try their hand at DIY filmmaking with a competition to produce a spooky short film from the comfort of their own … Continued
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Job Opportunity: Awards & Events Administrator
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED JOB DESCRIPTION BIFA is recruiting a full time member of staff to join its team. The Awards & Events Administrator will support the entry, viewing and voting process for the Awards, coordinate BIFA’s Board and committees, as well as helping coordinate and manage other aspects of BIFA’s industry activities and broader … Continued
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Friday, March 12, 2021
ourscreen Virtual Cinema x BIFA
We’ve partnered with the ourscreen Virtual Cinema for a series of special events celebrating some of this year’s incredible BIFA-winning films and BIFA nominated shorts. Virtual Cinema recreates the social experience of watching a film together, with a live chat option to connect with fellow audience members in real-time. Don’t miss this chance to watch … Continued
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Monday, March 8, 2021
APPLY TO VOTE FOR BIFA
Please read the following information before completing the form at the bottom of the page: We think that it’s important that BIFA is genuinely representative of the film industry and open to new voices and new opinions, so we are constantly expanding our pool of voters. We invite film industry professionals who fit any of … Continued
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Monday, February 22, 2021
Debut Screenwriter Roundtable with Armando Iannucci
Acclaimed writer, director and two time BIFA winner, Armando Iannucci sits down with some of the nominees from the Debut Screenwriter category, sponsored by Film4. Armando was joined by Riz Ahmed (Mogul Mowgli), Claire Wilson and Theresa Ikoko (Rocks) and Joe Murtagh (Calm With Horses) discuss their process, writing styles and the inspiration behind … Continued
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Saturday, February 20, 2021
AROUND THE WORLD IN FIVE FILMS
Amon Warmann takes a look at the nominees of this year’s Best International Independent Film category, sponsored by Champagne Taittinger. It’s been yet another fantastic year for international independent cinema. If you needed any convincing that filmmaking beyond our shores is still thriving, then feast your eyes and ears on these five films which interrogate … Continued
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
PRESENTING…THE #BIFA2020 WINNERS
Rocks wins 5 awards including Best British Independent Film 4 BIFAs for His House Anthony Hopkins wins Best Actor amongst 3 wins for The Father Two awards each for Saint Maud, Mogul Mowgli, Misbehaviour and The Reason I Jump In an online ceremony hosted by Tom Felton, the winners of the 2020 British Independent Film … Continued
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