METRO MANILA was the big winner at the 16th Moët British Independent Film Awards, picking up three trophies, including Best British Independent Film and Best Director for the film’s director Sean Ellis. 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.
Julie Walters was awarded the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to British film, and Paul Greengrass the Variety Award, which recognizes an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to shine the international spotlight on the UK.
Best British Independent Film
METRO MANILA
Best Director
Sean Ellis, METRO MANILA
The Douglas Hickox Award [Best Debut Director]
Paul Wright, FOR THOSE IN PERIL
Best Screenplay
Steven Knight, LOCKE
Best Actress
Lindsay Duncan, LE WEEK-END
Best Actor
James McAvoy, FILTH
Best Supporting Actress
Imogen Poots, THE LOOK OF LOVE
Best Supporting Actor
Ben Mendelsohn, STARRED UP
Best Documentary
PUSSY RIOT – A PUNK PRAYER
Best Achievement in Production
METRO MANILA
Best Technical Achievement
Amy Hubbard – Casting -THE SELFISH GIANT
Best British Short
Z1
Most Promising Newcomer
Chloe Pirrie – SHELL
Best International Independent Film
BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR
The Raindance Award
THE MACHINE
The Richard Harris Award (for outstanding contribution by an actor to British Film)
Julie Walters
The Variety Award
Paul Greengrass
Special Jury Prize
SIXTEEN FILMS & FRIENDS (aka Team Loach)
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