In Wasteman, the feature film directorial debut of Cal McMau, a vulnerable inmate’s hope for early release is threatened by a dangerous new cellmate.
Wasteman (2025)
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‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Lead BAFTA Film Awards Nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards with 14, closely followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13.
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‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ Lead Nominations for London Critics’ Circle Film Awards

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare, Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Bodhi Rae Breathnach as Susanna in director Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. Focus Features.
Credit: Agata GrzybowskaPaul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the nominations for the 46th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards, with nine nominations followed by Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet with eight nominations.
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Pillion Wins Best British Film, Sentimental Value Wins Best International Film at British Independent Film Awards

Pillion (A24) Harry Lighton’s debut feature Pillion wins four awards, including Best British Independent Film at the 2025 British Independent Film Awards. The film stars Harry Melling as a timid gay man and Alexander Skarsgård as a biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship.
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‘My Father’s Shadow’ Leads Nominations for British Independent Film Awards

My Father’s Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr. (Mubi) My Father’s Shadow leads the nominations for the 2025 British Independent Film Awards with 12, including Best British Independent Film, along with Best Director and Best Debut Director for Akinola Davies Jr.

