Entering into the awards enjoyable throughout the pond, the British Unbiased Movie Awards joined the Gotham Awards, the New York Movie Critics Circle, the Nationwide Board of Assessment *deep breath* the European Movie Awards, and the Los Angeles Movie Critics Affiliation in unveiling its better of one of the best in cinema for 2024. Hosted by English actor/comic Peter Serafinowicz, the BIFAs had been held on Sunday, December 8 in London at Roundhouse with numerous artists from around the globe in attendance, together with Katy O’Brian, nominated for “Love Lies Bleeding,” and Saoirse Ronan, nominated for “The Outrun.”
The Irish hip-hop dramedy “Kneecap” went into the night with probably the most nominations at 14 and probably the most wins, with craft classes having been introduced November 26. Along with being acknowledged for Casting, Modifying, Music Supervision, and Unique Music, “Kneecap” went on to obtain awards for Finest Debut Screenwriter, Finest Joint Lead Efficiency, and the highest prize of Finest British Unbiased Movie. Primarily based on the true story of how and why the trio Kneecap was shaped, the movie options Liam Óg “Mo Chara” Ó Hannaidh, Naoise “Móglaí Bap” Ó Cairealláin, JJ “DJ Próvaí” Ó Dochartaigh enjoying themselves and Michael Fassbender in a supporting function.
It’s been an excellent week for Marianne Jean-Baptiste, as along with being acknowledged by the NYFCC and the LAFCA, she went house from the BIFAs with the award for Finest Lead Efficiency. She acquired the prize for her compelling flip in Mike Leigh’s “Laborious Truths,” which follows a middle-aged lady dealing with psychological sickness and the impact it has on the family members who attempt to help her. The movie was additionally acknowledged as one of many High 10 Unbiased Movies of 2024 by the NBR.
Sean Baker’s “Anora” was additionally having an excellent day as not solely did its stars Mikey Madison and Yura Borisov obtain wins from the LACFAs, however the movie additionally received the award for Finest Worldwide Unbiased Movie from the BIFAs. That is along with recognition for Screenplay from the NYFCC, placement on the NBR’s High 10, and, after all, the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Preserve studying under to see all of the winners on the British Unbiased Movie Awards.
Finest British Unbiased Movie
“Kneecap”
Finest Worldwide Unbiased Movie sponsored by Champagne Taittinger
“Anora”
Finest Director sponsored by Sky Cinema
Rungano Nyoni, “On Changing into A Guinea Fowl”
Finest Lead Efficiency
Marianne Jean-Baptiste, “Laborious Truths”
Finest Screenplay sponsored by Apple Unique Movies
Sandhya Suri, “Santosh”
Finest Supporting Efficiency
Franz Rogowski, “Hen”
Finest Joint Lead Efficiency
Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, JJ Ó Dochartaigh, “Kneecap”
The Douglas Hickox Award (Finest Debut Director)
Christopher Andrews, “Deliver Them Down”
Breakthrough Producer
Balthazar De Ganay/James Bowsher, “Santosh” (additionally produced by Mike Goodridge/Alan McAlex)
Breakthrough Efficiency sponsored by Netflix
Susan Chardy, “On Changing into a Guinea Fowl”
Finest Debut Screenwriter sponsored by Film4
Wealthy Peppiatt, “Kneecap”
Finest Debut Director – Characteristic Documentary
Pinny Grylls/Sam Crane, “Grand Theft Hamlet”
The Raindance Maverick Award
“Grand Theft Hamlet”
Finest Characteristic Documentary sponsored by Intermission Movie
“Witches”
Finest British Brief Movie
“Wander to Marvel’
Finest Casting sponsored by Casting Society & Highlight
Carla Stronge, “Kneecap”
Finest Cinematography sponsored by Kodak & Molinare
Ben Fordesman, “Love Lies Bleeding”
Finest Costume Design
Michael O’Connor, “Firebrand”
Finest Modifying
Julian Ulrich/Chris Gill, “Kneecap”
Finest Results
David Simpson, “Civil Conflict”
Finest Music Supervision
Gary Welch/Jeanette Rehnstrom, “Kneecap”
Finest Make-Up & Hair Design
Lisa Mustafa, “Unicorns”
Finest Unique Music sponsored by Common Music Publishing Group
Mikey “Mikey J” Asante, “Kneecap”
Finest Manufacturing Design sponsored by ATC & Broadsword
Jan Houllevigue, “The Evaluation”
Finest Sound
Glen Freemantle/Mary H. Ellis/Howard Bargroff, “Civil Conflict”