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| WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 16TH MOËT BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS |
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London, Sunday 8th December – British talent turned out this evening for the 16th Moët British Independent Film Awards. The winners were announced at the star-studded ceremony, held at Old Billingsgate which was hosted by BIFA Winning actor James Nesbitt. For the first time, the lucky winners took home the brand new iconic award designed by Fredrikson Stallard and created by Swarovski. The awards ceremony was streamed live exclusively online at www.film3sixty.com/moetbifa
Best British Independent Film was won by METRO MANILA with the film’s director Sean Ellis picking up Best Director. Lindsay Duncan won Best Actress for LE WEEK-END and James McAvoy won Best Actor for FILTH. Imogen Poots collected her BIFA for Best Supporting Actress for THE LOOK OF LOVE and Ben Mendelsohn took home Best Supporting Actor for STARRED UP.
METRO MANILA won the most awards on the night, picking up three trophies for Best Achievement in Production and as previously mentioned Best Director award and Best British Independent Film.
Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: «This year our independent jury had an extremely tough job, they were asked to choose from an impressive pool of talent and creativity in a year where the diversity of storytelling is more extreme than ever. Thanks to an independent film industry which encompasses so many different cultures, personalities, visions and voices, Britain is producing a new generation of fearless artists both behind and in front of the camera who represent that richness of our diverse British society. With so many of the films exploring themes about being less judgmental and more forgiving, this perhaps reflects a movement within British independent filmmaking that brings much hope for the future.” As previously announced, Julie Walters was awarded the coveted Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to British film, and Paul Greengrass the Variety Award, which recognises an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to shine the international spotlight on the UK. The Special Jury Prize went to Sixteen Films & Friends (AKA Team Loach), in recognition of their contribution, bringing the work of Ken Loach to life. Ben Roberts, Director of the BFI Film Fund said: ‘this has been a standout year for British film and the BIFAs has once again kicked off the awards season in style, putting the wild creativity and bold storytelling of the UK’s independent sector centre stage. Congratulations to all the winners and to the BIFAs for doing such a great job of spotlighting so many brilliant filmmakers.’ Elsa Corbineau, Marketing Director Moët & Chandon commented: “As a long term supporter of British film, Moët & Chandon is delighted to share in the celebrations of tonight’s very well deserved winners. To toast the successes of 2013, guests joined us in creating a seven – foot champagne fountain to salute a year of amazing achievements.’ The Raindance Award was won by THE MACHINE. Elliot Grove, Founder of BIFA and the Raindance Film Festival added: “The breadth, scope and quality of this year’s nominated films shows that British independent films and talent are not only the talk of the town but the talk of audiences everywhere.” The Moët British Independent Film Awards are proud to announce the following winners for 2013 (highlighted below in red): BEST BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM Sponsored by Moët & Chandon Metro Manila Philomena The Selfish Giant Starred Up Le Week-end
BEST DIRECTOR Sponsored by AllCity & Intermission Jon S Baird – Filth Clio Barnard – The Selfish Giant Sean Ellis – Metro Manila Jonathan Glazer – Under the Skin David Mackenzie – Starred Up
THE DOUGLAS HICKOX AWARD [BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR] Sponsored by 3 Mills Studios Charlie Cattrall – Titus Tina Gharavi – I Am Nasrine Jeremy Lovering – In Fear Omid Nooshin – Last Passenger Paul Wright – For Those in Peril
BEST SCREENPLAY Jonathan Asser – Starred Up Clio Barnard – The Selfish Giant Steven Knight – Locke Hanif Kureishi – Le Week-end Jeff Pope, Steve Coogan – Philomena
BEST ACTRESS Sponsored by M.A.C Cosmetics Judi Dench – Philomena Lindsay Duncan – Le Week-end Scarlett Johansson – Under the Skin Felicity Jones – The Invisible Woman Saoirse Ronan – How I Live Now
BEST ACTOR Sponsored by BBC Films Jim Broadbent – Le Week-end Steve Coogan – Philomena Tom Hardy – Locke Jack O’Connell – Starred Up James McAvoy – Filth
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Siobhan Finneran – The Selfish Giant Shirley Henderson – Filth Imogen Poots – The Look Of Love Kristin Scott Thomas – The Invisible Woman Mia Wasikowska – The Double
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Sponsored by Sanderson & St Martins Lane John Arcilla – Metro Manila Rupert Friend – Starred Up Jeff Goldblum – Le Week-end Eddie Marsan – Filth Ben Mendelsohn – Starred Up
MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER Sponsored by Studiocanal Harley Bird – How I Live Now Conner Chapman / Shaun Thomas – The Selfish Giant Caity Lotz – The Machine Jake Macapagal – Metro Manila Chloe Pirrie – Shell
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION Sponsored by Company3 A Field in England Filth Metro Manila The Selfish Giant Starred Up
BEST TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT Sponsored by LightBrigade Media Shaheen Baig – Casting – Starred Up Johnnie Burn – Sound Design – Under the Skin Amy Hubbard – Casting – The Selfish Giant Mica Levi – Music – Under the Skin Justine Wright – Editing – Locke
BEST DOCUMENTARY Pussy Riot – A Punk Prayer The Great Hip Hop Hoax The Moo Man The Spirit of ’45 The Stone Roses: Made of Stone
BEST BRITISH SHORT Supported by BFI NET.WORK L’Assenza Dr Easy Dylan’s Room Jonah Z1
BEST INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM Blue is the Warmest Colour Blue Jasmine Frances Ha The Great Beauty Wadjda
THE RAINDANCE AWARD Sponsored by Wentworth Media and Arts Everyone’s Going to Die The Machine The Patrol Sleeping Dogs Titus
THE RICHARD HARRIS AWARD (for outstanding contribution by an actor to British Film) Julie Walters
THE VARIETY AWARD Paul Greengrass
THE SPECIAL JURY PRIZE Sixteen Films & Friends (AKA Team Loach)
Proud supporters and patrons of The Moët British Independent Film Awards include Mike Figgis, Tom Hollander, Adrian Lester, Ken Loach, Ewan McGregor, Helen Mirren, Samantha Morton, James Nesbitt, Michael Sheen, Trudie Styler, Tilda Swinton, Meera Syal, David Thewlis, Ray Winstone and Michael Winterbottom.
The Moët British Independent Film Awards would like to thank all its supporters, especially: Moët & Chandon, BFI NET.WORK, 3 Mills Studios, BBC Films, Company 3, M.A.C Cosmetics, Raindance, Sanderson & St Martins Lane – Morgans Hotel Group, Soho House, Studiocanal, Swarovski, Variety, Wentworth Media and Arts, LightBrigade, AllCity and Intermission.
Created by Raindance
Notes to the editor:
In recognition of Moët & Chandon’s generous contribution as headline sponsor, the 2013 event is referred to as The MOËT British Independent Film Awards.
Recognised for its quality and prestige, Moët & Chandon is the champagne of choice for celebration at international film festivals. The venerable house has captured the attention of Hollywood’s brightest stars since the birth of the film industry. Generations of legendary actors, actresses, producers and directors have celebrated their achievements with Moët & Chandon at the most significant and exclusive cinema events, including the Oscars? & Golden Globes? celebrations. |
THE 16TH MOËT BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS