Hollie Fifer's The Opposition.
Thirteen Australian documentaries will be shown at the 2016 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, taking place in Toronto from April 28 to May 8, including eight feature documentaries and five shorts - as well as a music video from Fell screenwriter and director Natasha Pincus..
Putuparri and the Rainmakers, winner of the 2015 CinéfestOZ Film Prize, will have its international premiere at the festival and will be shown as part of the Made In Australia program..
The other Australian documentary features in the festival program are.Hotel Coolgardie, from director Peter Gleeson and producers Melissa Hayward and Kate Neylon; Chasing Asylum, from director-producer Eva Orner; In the Shadow of the Hill, from director Dan Jackson; The Opposition, from director Hollie Fifer and producers Rebecca Barry and Madeleine Hetherton; Zach's Ceremony, from director Aaron Peterson, writer/producer Sarah Linton and producer Alec Doomadgee; and Another Country, from writer/director/producer Molly Reynolds,...
Thirteen Australian documentaries will be shown at the 2016 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, taking place in Toronto from April 28 to May 8, including eight feature documentaries and five shorts - as well as a music video from Fell screenwriter and director Natasha Pincus..
Putuparri and the Rainmakers, winner of the 2015 CinéfestOZ Film Prize, will have its international premiere at the festival and will be shown as part of the Made In Australia program..
The other Australian documentary features in the festival program are.Hotel Coolgardie, from director Peter Gleeson and producers Melissa Hayward and Kate Neylon; Chasing Asylum, from director-producer Eva Orner; In the Shadow of the Hill, from director Dan Jackson; The Opposition, from director Hollie Fifer and producers Rebecca Barry and Madeleine Hetherton; Zach's Ceremony, from director Aaron Peterson, writer/producer Sarah Linton and producer Alec Doomadgee; and Another Country, from writer/director/producer Molly Reynolds,...
- 4/4/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Chiwetel Ejiofor will be this year’s recipient of the British Independent Film Awards’ Richard Harris Award. Introduced in 2002 in honor of the legendary Richard Harris in recognition of an outstanding contribution to British film by an actor, the award will be presented to Ejiofor at this year's ceremony on December 6. Previous winners include John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon…...
- 11/24/2015
- Deadline
British star of 12 Years A Slave to receive Richard Harris Award.
The Moët British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) had announced that Chiwetel Ejiofor is to be honoured with The Richard Harris Award at this year’s ceremony on Dec 6 at London’s Old Billingsgate.
The award, introduced in 2002 in honour of actor Richard Harris, recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Julie Walters and Emma Thompson in 2014.
A statement from the festival said Ejiofor had been selected to receive the honour “in recognition of his exceptional service to the film industry, not just here in the UK but internationally as an ambassador for British film”.
Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris, said: “I am so happy this award is going to Chiwetel. Although the recipients of this award have all been embraced by the...
The Moët British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) had announced that Chiwetel Ejiofor is to be honoured with The Richard Harris Award at this year’s ceremony on Dec 6 at London’s Old Billingsgate.
The award, introduced in 2002 in honour of actor Richard Harris, recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Julie Walters and Emma Thompson in 2014.
A statement from the festival said Ejiofor had been selected to receive the honour “in recognition of his exceptional service to the film industry, not just here in the UK but internationally as an ambassador for British film”.
Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris, said: “I am so happy this award is going to Chiwetel. Although the recipients of this award have all been embraced by the...
- 11/24/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Oscar-winning UK actress and writer to receive Richard Harris Award.
Emma Thompson is to receive The Richard Harris Award at The Moët British Independent Film Awards on Dec 7.
The award, introduced in 2002 in honour of actor Richard Harris, recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included, John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon and Julie Walters.
Thompson is known for both acting and screenwriting and is the only artist to date to have received an Oscar for both acting and screenwriting.
Speaking about the Richard Harris Award, Thompson said: “This is a very special award, in name of an incredible actor who inspired so many people during his career. I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of my peers who have received this award before me.”
Thompson received her first Oscar in 1993 for her leading role in Merchant Ivory adaptation Howard...
Emma Thompson is to receive The Richard Harris Award at The Moët British Independent Film Awards on Dec 7.
The award, introduced in 2002 in honour of actor Richard Harris, recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included, John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon and Julie Walters.
Thompson is known for both acting and screenwriting and is the only artist to date to have received an Oscar for both acting and screenwriting.
Speaking about the Richard Harris Award, Thompson said: “This is a very special award, in name of an incredible actor who inspired so many people during his career. I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of my peers who have received this award before me.”
Thompson received her first Oscar in 1993 for her leading role in Merchant Ivory adaptation Howard...
- 11/19/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Despite his Homeland fame, Lewis hasn't quite earned the chops to criticise great stage actors for their 'fruity' film work
Getting involved in an actors' catty fight is like taking sides in a couple's row; it is likely that within a week they will have made up, and I will be left looking like the bad guy. On this occasion, however, I cannot but get involved. Damian Lewis, star of TV show Homeland, reckons the worst fate that could befall an actor is to become "one of these slightly over-the-top, fruity actors who would have an illustrious career on stage, but wouldn't start getting any kind of film work until I was 50 and then start playing wizards." Ian McKellen, who is reprising his role as Gandalf in the Hobbit sequel The Desolation of Smaug, responded: "I wouldn't like to have been one of those actors who hit stardom quite early...
Getting involved in an actors' catty fight is like taking sides in a couple's row; it is likely that within a week they will have made up, and I will be left looking like the bad guy. On this occasion, however, I cannot but get involved. Damian Lewis, star of TV show Homeland, reckons the worst fate that could befall an actor is to become "one of these slightly over-the-top, fruity actors who would have an illustrious career on stage, but wouldn't start getting any kind of film work until I was 50 and then start playing wizards." Ian McKellen, who is reprising his role as Gandalf in the Hobbit sequel The Desolation of Smaug, responded: "I wouldn't like to have been one of those actors who hit stardom quite early...
- 12/11/2013
- by Alex Andreou
- The Guardian - Film News
Sean Ellis's Metro Manila was the big winner at last night's Moët British Independent Film Awards.
The film, which centres on a family who flee the rice fields of the Philippines to start a new life in Manila, won Best Director, Best Achievement in Production and Best British Independent Film.
The Best Actor prize went to James McAvoy for Filth, while Le Week-End's Lindsay Duncan took home the Best Actress award. Imogen Poots collected the Supporting Actress gong for The Look of Love and Ben Mendelsohn won Best Supporting Actor for Starred Up.
Special awards on the night were handed to Julie Walters, who took the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution to British film, and Paul Greengrass, recipient of the Variety Award for helping to shine the world spotlight on the UK.
The Bifa winners in full are as follows:
Best British Independent Film
Metro Manila -...
The film, which centres on a family who flee the rice fields of the Philippines to start a new life in Manila, won Best Director, Best Achievement in Production and Best British Independent Film.
The Best Actor prize went to James McAvoy for Filth, while Le Week-End's Lindsay Duncan took home the Best Actress award. Imogen Poots collected the Supporting Actress gong for The Look of Love and Ben Mendelsohn won Best Supporting Actor for Starred Up.
Special awards on the night were handed to Julie Walters, who took the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution to British film, and Paul Greengrass, recipient of the Variety Award for helping to shine the world spotlight on the UK.
The Bifa winners in full are as follows:
Best British Independent Film
Metro Manila -...
- 12/9/2013
- Digital Spy
Concluding our coverage of this evening’s British Independent Film Awards we present our interviews after the announcements were made and the winners soaked up the congratulations backstage.
If you missed our red carpet coverage can you catch up here, and the full list of winners can be found here.
It has been a fantastic night, a great and necessary celebration of the talent within our shores. See you next year…
Paul Wright
Steven Knight
Paul Greengrass (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin
Imogen Poots (Won Best Actress)
Amy Hubbard (Casting Director – The Selfish Giant)
Chloe Pirrie (Best Newcomer – Shell)
Lindsay Duncan (Le-Weekend Best Actress)
James McAvoy (Filth Best Actor)
Jason Isaacs (Presenting Richard Harris Award)
Rebecca O’Brien (16 Films)
Julie Walters (Winners Room – Richard Harris Award)
Sean Ellis (Metro Manila Best Director)
Jake Macapagal, John Arcilla (Metro Manila – Best Film)
Lindsay Duncan
The post The HeyUGuys Interviews:...
If you missed our red carpet coverage can you catch up here, and the full list of winners can be found here.
It has been a fantastic night, a great and necessary celebration of the talent within our shores. See you next year…
Paul Wright
Steven Knight
Paul Greengrass (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin
Imogen Poots (Won Best Actress)
Amy Hubbard (Casting Director – The Selfish Giant)
Chloe Pirrie (Best Newcomer – Shell)
Lindsay Duncan (Le-Weekend Best Actress)
James McAvoy (Filth Best Actor)
Jason Isaacs (Presenting Richard Harris Award)
Rebecca O’Brien (16 Films)
Julie Walters (Winners Room – Richard Harris Award)
Sean Ellis (Metro Manila Best Director)
Jake Macapagal, John Arcilla (Metro Manila – Best Film)
Lindsay Duncan
The post The HeyUGuys Interviews:...
- 12/9/2013
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Low-budget thriller set in the Philippines is standout winner at 2013 Bifas, with director Sean Ellis also named best director
• Interview: Sean Ellis
A shoestring-budget heist thriller set in the Philippines – partly because its Brighton-born director couldn't get a film made in the UK – was on Sunday night named British independent film of the year.
Metro Manila picked up three awards at the 16th Moet British independent film awards at a ceremony that also brought success for Le Week-End, Filth, The Look of Love and Starred Up.
In an interview with the Guardian Metro Manila director Sean Ellis said he decided to make a film in the Philippines because he could not drum up any interest in making what is his third film in the UK. "In this country our favourite word is no," he said.
Ellis drew up a script, remortgaged his house and headed to Manila with a tiny...
• Interview: Sean Ellis
A shoestring-budget heist thriller set in the Philippines – partly because its Brighton-born director couldn't get a film made in the UK – was on Sunday night named British independent film of the year.
Metro Manila picked up three awards at the 16th Moet British independent film awards at a ceremony that also brought success for Le Week-End, Filth, The Look of Love and Starred Up.
In an interview with the Guardian Metro Manila director Sean Ellis said he decided to make a film in the Philippines because he could not drum up any interest in making what is his third film in the UK. "In this country our favourite word is no," he said.
Ellis drew up a script, remortgaged his house and headed to Manila with a tiny...
- 12/9/2013
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s a very important night for British film. Celebrating, in a way the BAFTAs can’t, the vital new talents emerging in this country. The British Independent Film Awards is one of our favourite nights of the year, as much a routemap for the people to watch over the next year as it is a celebration of them.
The sheer variety of films nominated is evidence of the potent creative landscape of Britain. From the crowd pleasing and inspirational journey of Steve Coogan and Judi Dench in Philomena, through the haunted and surreal discovery of Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin, to the barren urban clash of Clio Barnard’s The Selfish Giant this country has an independent film industry to be proud of.
There was a great swell of support for one film in particular but the awards point to many successes here. It’s great to see...
The sheer variety of films nominated is evidence of the potent creative landscape of Britain. From the crowd pleasing and inspirational journey of Steve Coogan and Judi Dench in Philomena, through the haunted and surreal discovery of Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin, to the barren urban clash of Clio Barnard’s The Selfish Giant this country has an independent film industry to be proud of.
There was a great swell of support for one film in particular but the awards point to many successes here. It’s great to see...
- 12/8/2013
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
London – Star of stage and screen Julie Walters has been chosen to pick up the Richard Harris award at this year's British Independent Film Awards, supported by Moet and Chandon. The Harris nod, introduced in 2002 in honor of the late Irish actor, is one of the BIFAs' most prestigious awards and is given in recognition of outstanding contribution to British film by an actor. Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes and Michael Gambon last year. Walters started out in TV working with comedian Victoria
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- 12/3/2013
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress to receive the Richard Harris Award at this weekend’s British Independent Film Awards.
Julie Walters is to receive The Richard Harris Award at the 16th Moet British Independent Film Awards this Sunday (Dec 8) at Old Billingsgate in London.
The Richard Harris Award was introduced in 2002 in honour of the late actor and recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor.
Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, and Michael Gambon in 2012.
Walters started out in television working with comedian Victoria Wood and has built a career spanning four decades across both film in TV.
She broke in to film with 1984 international hitEducating Rita,where she starred alongside Sir Michael Caine and won a BAFTA and Golden Globe. The role also earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Walters was once again nominated for an Oscar in 2001 for Stephen Daldry’s Billy Elliot and that...
Julie Walters is to receive The Richard Harris Award at the 16th Moet British Independent Film Awards this Sunday (Dec 8) at Old Billingsgate in London.
The Richard Harris Award was introduced in 2002 in honour of the late actor and recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor.
Previous winners have included John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, and Michael Gambon in 2012.
Walters started out in television working with comedian Victoria Wood and has built a career spanning four decades across both film in TV.
She broke in to film with 1984 international hitEducating Rita,where she starred alongside Sir Michael Caine and won a BAFTA and Golden Globe. The role also earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Walters was once again nominated for an Oscar in 2001 for Stephen Daldry’s Billy Elliot and that...
- 12/3/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
While the Oscars and BAFTAs take up a fair share of the awards spotlight the British Independent Film Awards (or the BIFAs as they are lovingly referred to) are, to our mind, a far more exciting and precise barometer of the state of British film.
It matters not how many La-based golden statues are picked up by the British each February, it is the winners and nominees of the BIFAs which point, once again, to a thrilling year in British film with invention and stark, raving talent at the forefront.
Clio Barnard’s The Selfish Giant is rightly garlanded with nominations, as is David Mackenzie’s Lff-choice for many, Starred Up. Perhaps the more noticeable names of the Philomena cast and crew are present an dcorrect however it’s the slew of nominations for Jon Baird’s Filth and Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin which are very gratifying. Scarlett Johansson...
It matters not how many La-based golden statues are picked up by the British each February, it is the winners and nominees of the BIFAs which point, once again, to a thrilling year in British film with invention and stark, raving talent at the forefront.
Clio Barnard’s The Selfish Giant is rightly garlanded with nominations, as is David Mackenzie’s Lff-choice for many, Starred Up. Perhaps the more noticeable names of the Philomena cast and crew are present an dcorrect however it’s the slew of nominations for Jon Baird’s Filth and Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin which are very gratifying. Scarlett Johansson...
- 11/11/2013
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Prison drama starring Jack O'Connell leads the field with eight nods, with The Selfish Giant just behind with seven
• The Selfish Giant trailer
• First look review: Under the Skin
Starred Up, the prison drama starring Jack O'Connell and directed by David Mackenzie, has emerged somewhat unexpectedly at the head of the pack of the nominations for the British Independent film awards (BIFAs).
Starred Up, which received its world premiere at the Toronto film festival, but has yet to be released in the UK, received eight nominations, including best British independent film, best director for Mackenzie, and best actor for O'Connell.
Close behind with seven nominations came The Selfish Giant, the acclaimed Oscar Wilde adaptation directed by Clio Barnard, which included a most promising newcomer nod for its two young lead actors, Conner Chapman and Shaun Thomas.
More established names in the nominations list included Judi Dench and Steve Coogan for...
• The Selfish Giant trailer
• First look review: Under the Skin
Starred Up, the prison drama starring Jack O'Connell and directed by David Mackenzie, has emerged somewhat unexpectedly at the head of the pack of the nominations for the British Independent film awards (BIFAs).
Starred Up, which received its world premiere at the Toronto film festival, but has yet to be released in the UK, received eight nominations, including best British independent film, best director for Mackenzie, and best actor for O'Connell.
Close behind with seven nominations came The Selfish Giant, the acclaimed Oscar Wilde adaptation directed by Clio Barnard, which included a most promising newcomer nod for its two young lead actors, Conner Chapman and Shaun Thomas.
More established names in the nominations list included Judi Dench and Steve Coogan for...
- 11/11/2013
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Starred Up leads British Independent Film Awards noms, followed by The Selfish Giant. Scarlett Johansson and Judi Dench among Best Actress nominees.
David Mackenzie’s Starred Up leads the Moet British Independent Film Awards nominations with eight nods, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor for Jack O’Connell, and two Best Supporting Actor nominations.
The Selfish Giant picked up seven nominations while Filth, Metro Manila and Le Week-end picked up five nominations each.
Best Film nominations comprise Metro Manila, Philomena, The Selfish Giant, Starred Up and Le Week-end.
Nominations for Best Actress are Judi Dench for Philomena, Lindsay Duncan for Le Week-end, Scarlett Johansson for Under The Skin, Felicity Jones for The Invisible Woman and Saoirse Ronan for How I Live Now.
Along with O’Connell for Starred Up, Best Actor award nominees include Jim Broadbent for Le Week-end, Steve Coogan for Philomena, Tom Hardy for Locke and James McAvoy for Filth...
David Mackenzie’s Starred Up leads the Moet British Independent Film Awards nominations with eight nods, including Best British Independent Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor for Jack O’Connell, and two Best Supporting Actor nominations.
The Selfish Giant picked up seven nominations while Filth, Metro Manila and Le Week-end picked up five nominations each.
Best Film nominations comprise Metro Manila, Philomena, The Selfish Giant, Starred Up and Le Week-end.
Nominations for Best Actress are Judi Dench for Philomena, Lindsay Duncan for Le Week-end, Scarlett Johansson for Under The Skin, Felicity Jones for The Invisible Woman and Saoirse Ronan for How I Live Now.
Along with O’Connell for Starred Up, Best Actor award nominees include Jim Broadbent for Le Week-end, Steve Coogan for Philomena, Tom Hardy for Locke and James McAvoy for Filth...
- 11/11/2013
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
In one of Doctor Who's spectacular twists, it has been revealed that John Hurt will appear in the new series of the BBC hit drama.
Notorious for playing characters with positions of power, his deep edgy voice has helped him scoop several prestigious awards in his lifetime before landing him the new role.
Although we have to wait months to find out what's behind the Doctor, in the meantime, we've bunched up ten juicy facts about the star.
1. John Vincent Hurt was born on January 22, 1940 in Chesterfield. His father Arnould Herbert Hurt was a Vicar and mother Phyllis was an amateur actress and engineer. He is the youngest of three children. Hurt's older brother Br. Anselm (christened Michael) was a Roman Catholic convert who became a monk. His sister Monica was adopted by his parents and is now living in Australia.
2. The British actor has had a strict upbringing.
Notorious for playing characters with positions of power, his deep edgy voice has helped him scoop several prestigious awards in his lifetime before landing him the new role.
Although we have to wait months to find out what's behind the Doctor, in the meantime, we've bunched up ten juicy facts about the star.
1. John Vincent Hurt was born on January 22, 1940 in Chesterfield. His father Arnould Herbert Hurt was a Vicar and mother Phyllis was an amateur actress and engineer. He is the youngest of three children. Hurt's older brother Br. Anselm (christened Michael) was a Roman Catholic convert who became a monk. His sister Monica was adopted by his parents and is now living in Australia.
2. The British actor has had a strict upbringing.
- 5/23/2013
- Digital Spy
"Nicol Williamson, the British actor best known for his role as the wizard Merlin in the 1981 film Excalibur, has died of esophageal cancer," reports the AP. "Williamson had dozens of film credits to his name but won more plaudits for his stage acting. Playwright John Osborne once described him as 'the greatest actor since Marlon Brando.' He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1966 for his role in Osborne's Inadmissible Evidence and again in 1974 for Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. He also was nominated three times for acting honors at the British Academy Film Awards, Britain's equivalent of the Oscars."
"He made his professional stage debut at the Dundee Repertory Theatre in 1960, before appearing in Tony Richardson's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Court Theatre," notes the BBC. "He later teamed up with Richardson again, to star his Hamlet production at the Roundhouse. It was so successful,...
"He made his professional stage debut at the Dundee Repertory Theatre in 1960, before appearing in Tony Richardson's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Court Theatre," notes the BBC. "He later teamed up with Richardson again, to star his Hamlet production at the Roundhouse. It was so successful,...
- 1/26/2012
- MUBI
Tyrannosaur, Paddy Considine's gripping and gruelling study of rage, has become the biggest winner at the 14th British Independent Film Awards.
Starring Peter Mullan as a drinking, gambling, washed-up widower, it was surprise winner of the best film award from a particularly strong shortlist that included Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Shame, Senna and We Need to Talk About Kevin.
It is not a first date movie, or rather would be one for unusual people. The tone is set in the first minutes when Mullan's character kicks his dog to death after he is kicked out of the bookies. While it is not easy to watch, critics have showered the film with praise.
Considine, best known as an actor, was given the Douglas Hickox award for best debut director. The film's hat trick of...
Starring Peter Mullan as a drinking, gambling, washed-up widower, it was surprise winner of the best film award from a particularly strong shortlist that included Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Shame, Senna and We Need to Talk About Kevin.
It is not a first date movie, or rather would be one for unusual people. The tone is set in the first minutes when Mullan's character kicks his dog to death after he is kicked out of the bookies. While it is not easy to watch, critics have showered the film with praise.
Considine, best known as an actor, was given the Douglas Hickox award for best debut director. The film's hat trick of...
- 12/5/2011
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
Ralph Fiennes and Kenneth Branagh are set to earn major prizes at the Moet British Independent Film Awards. The 'Harry Potter' star will pick up the Richard Harris Award - which recognises an outstanding contribution to British film - at the ceremony at London's Old Billingsgate on December 4, with the actor-and-director set to take home the Variety Award. Previous winners of the Richard Harris Award include John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis and last year's recipient Helena Bonham Carter. Kenneth's Variety Award - which was won by Liam Neeson last...
- 11/23/2011
- Virgin Media - Movies
Ralph Fiennes and Kenneth Branagh will be the recipients of two prestigious awards at next month’s British Independent Film Awards. Fiennes — who makes his directorial debut with next month’s Coriolanus — will receive the Richard Harris Award, which has gone to fellow Brit actors John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Helena Bonham Carter. Thor director and noted Shakespearean enthusiast Branagh will be honored with the Variety Award for raising British cinema’s profile internationally. Past Variety recipients have included Michael Caine, J.K. Rowling, Helen Mirren, and Keira Knightley.
The British Independent Film Awards will be held in London on Dec.
The British Independent Film Awards will be held in London on Dec.
- 11/23/2011
- by Lanford Beard
- EW - Inside Movies
Chicago – Taken as one complete film, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” is easily the best installment of the series. By splitting J.K. Rowling’s spellbinding final book into two parts, director David Yates and screenwriter Steve Kloves had much more time to pace each sequence and develop each character to the best of their ability. The added minutes have enabled them to deliver a rousing finale to one of the greatest franchises in history.
That being said, I freely admit that my experience of growing up with Harry Potter has contributed considerably to my impassioned involvement in the subsequent film adaptations. To say the books are better than the movies would be to miss the point entirely. Literature and cinema are entirely different languages and must be judged on their own terms. The extraordinary thing about the “Potter” films is the fact that they have continued to get better...
That being said, I freely admit that my experience of growing up with Harry Potter has contributed considerably to my impassioned involvement in the subsequent film adaptations. To say the books are better than the movies would be to miss the point entirely. Literature and cinema are entirely different languages and must be judged on their own terms. The extraordinary thing about the “Potter” films is the fact that they have continued to get better...
- 7/28/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
It’s been around now for more than a decade and personally I think it deserves it but BAFTA sent through a press release to us this morning announcing that the Harry Potter Franchise is to receive a BAFTA award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema at this year’s British Academy Film Awards.
The final movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 hits cinemas this summer and will end the series of films that has created the most successful movie franchise of all time based on the books by J.K. Rowling.
The movies have seen an unprecedented amount of British acting talent on display from Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Jim Broadbent, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Timothy Spall, Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Issacs and the late Richard Harris. The list goes on and on. It has also made mega stars of the main cast, Daniel Radcliffe,...
The final movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 hits cinemas this summer and will end the series of films that has created the most successful movie franchise of all time based on the books by J.K. Rowling.
The movies have seen an unprecedented amount of British acting talent on display from Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Jim Broadbent, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Timothy Spall, Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Issacs and the late Richard Harris. The list goes on and on. It has also made mega stars of the main cast, Daniel Radcliffe,...
- 2/3/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Read more: Liam Neeson honored at Savannah Film Festival Liam Neeson and Helena Bonham Carter are to be honored at the 13th British Independent Film Awards on December 5. Neeson will be honored with the Variety Award, which has previously been bestowed on Jk Rowling (author of “Harry Potter”) and Helen Mirren. The award recognizes “an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK”. In the past it has been awarded to Richard Curtis, Michael Sheen and Keira Knightley. Bonham Carter will be awarded the Richard Harris Award which has been won by John Hurt and Bob Hoskins. She is also up for the best supporting actress award for her role in “The King’s Speech”. Last year the Richard Harris Award, an award for outstanding achievement, was given to Daniel Day Lewis. “The King’s Speech” is up for eight awards. Other...
- 11/19/2010
- IrishCentral
Supporting actress nominee Helena Bonham Carter ("The King's Speech") is assured of taking home at least one trophy from the British Independent Film Awards on Dec. 5 in London. She has been named as this year's recipient of the Richard Harris Award for her outstanding contributions to British film. Previous recipients of this prize include last year's honoree Daniel Day-Lewis, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins and Jim Broadbent. Also being feted at the 13th annual edition of these festivities will be Liam Neeson who will be given the Variety Award for bringing worldwide attention to the British film industry. He joins an honor roll that includes last year's recipient Michael Caine as well as Helen Mirren, Richard Curtis, Michael Sheen and Keira Knightley. Producer Duncan Kenworthy has been named chair of this year's jury which includes new additions director Franny Armstrong and film programmer Clare Binns. Previously announc.
- 11/17/2010
- Gold Derby
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: HollywoodNews.com’s Awards Season Roundup collects insights from around the Internet on films that are running in the Oscar race.
Natalie Portman and Colin Firth have been announced as winners of the Desert Palm Achievement Awards for Acting by the Palm Springs Film Festival.
Speaking of Portman, wouldn’t it be funny if she and James Franco were Oscar winners for “127 Hours” and “Black Swan” by the time “Your Highness” comes out next year?
And as for “The King’s Speech,” Firth’s co-star, Helena Bonham Carter, will receive the Richard Harris Award for her contribution to British film at the British Independent Film Awards, scheduled for Dec.5.
Picking up what we started yesterday, Reuters looks at the Oscar chances for Lisa Cholodenko’s “The Kids Are All Right.”
The Envelope thinks Best Picture is actually a four-horse race.
Jeff Wells reports from...
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Natalie Portman and Colin Firth have been announced as winners of the Desert Palm Achievement Awards for Acting by the Palm Springs Film Festival.
Speaking of Portman, wouldn’t it be funny if she and James Franco were Oscar winners for “127 Hours” and “Black Swan” by the time “Your Highness” comes out next year?
And as for “The King’s Speech,” Firth’s co-star, Helena Bonham Carter, will receive the Richard Harris Award for her contribution to British film at the British Independent Film Awards, scheduled for Dec.5.
Picking up what we started yesterday, Reuters looks at the Oscar chances for Lisa Cholodenko’s “The Kids Are All Right.”
The Envelope thinks Best Picture is actually a four-horse race.
Jeff Wells reports from...
- 11/17/2010
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
Daniel Day Lewis paid homage to Richard Harris at this year's British Independent Film Award, as he was presented with the Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Film by an Actor. Richard Harris, perhaps most recently known for his role as Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter is widely regarded as a genuine and timeless star of cinema, and Daniel Day Lewis seemed suitably humbled and honoured to be chosen for the award. The Richard Harris Award will seek to recognise those whose careers have contributed widely to cinema, and who embody the festival's independent spirit, and with a career which includes There Will Be Blood and the recent release Nine, we couldn't agree more with the Bifa jury's decision. .
- 12/8/2009
- by t5m
- t5m.com
As you’ll have seen from Jon’s post last night, Duncan Jones was given the credit he deserves last night for winning the The Douglas Hickox Award for his direction of his debut film, Moon. Others to prosper were Carey Mulligan in the Best Actress category for An Education, Tom Hardy for Bronson, Andrea Arnold for Fish Tank and Daniel Day Lewis who won the Richard Harris Award.
Our friends over at T5M.com have sent us the links from some great interviews that they conducted at the awards last night including one with Sir Michael Caine who won the Lifetime Achievement Award (The Variety Award) at the event. You can view a full list of winners on the official Bifa website here.
You can view the video interviews below.
Sir Michael Caine – Winner The Variety Award:
Anne Marie Duff – Best Supporting Actress (Nowhere Boy)
The Thick of It...
Our friends over at T5M.com have sent us the links from some great interviews that they conducted at the awards last night including one with Sir Michael Caine who won the Lifetime Achievement Award (The Variety Award) at the event. You can view a full list of winners on the official Bifa website here.
You can view the video interviews below.
Sir Michael Caine – Winner The Variety Award:
Anne Marie Duff – Best Supporting Actress (Nowhere Boy)
The Thick of It...
- 12/7/2009
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The gala night of the 12th British Independent Film Awards has been held on Sunday, December 6 at The Brewery, Chiswell Street in London. During the award ceremony, "Moon" and "Fish Tank" were shining brighter than other movies as they took home two kudos each.
Nominated in six categories, the sci-fi thriller starring Sam Rockwell was crowned as the Best British Independent Film. The Sony Pictures Classics' movie that follows a man, who lives with a computer at a manufacturing base on the Moon, also aided its director Duncan Jones to receive Douglas Hickox Award or the Best Debut Director kudo.
Meanwhile, "Fish Tank" which dominated the nomination with eight nods managed to nail two of the coveted awards given away. The drama film has brought recognition to its helmer Andrea Arnold who received the Best Director prize. The movie also earned Katie Jarvis the Most Promising Newcomer award.
Other...
Nominated in six categories, the sci-fi thriller starring Sam Rockwell was crowned as the Best British Independent Film. The Sony Pictures Classics' movie that follows a man, who lives with a computer at a manufacturing base on the Moon, also aided its director Duncan Jones to receive Douglas Hickox Award or the Best Debut Director kudo.
Meanwhile, "Fish Tank" which dominated the nomination with eight nods managed to nail two of the coveted awards given away. The drama film has brought recognition to its helmer Andrea Arnold who received the Best Director prize. The movie also earned Katie Jarvis the Most Promising Newcomer award.
Other...
- 12/7/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Moon scoops best film and Jones best debut director at British independent film awards
As a child, he was called Zowie Bowie. These days it's the far more sensible Duncan Jones, and tonight he emerged triumphantly from the very large shadow of his father when he picked up two prizes at the British independent film awards.
Forty years after the first Moon landing and 40 years after his dad, David Bowie, released Space Oddity, Jones's retro sci-fi film Moon was named best picture at a ceremony in central London while Jones himself won best debut director.
His film stars Sam Rockwell as the solitary caretaker of a helium-3 mining plant on the Moon with his only companion, it seems, a talking computer system called Gerty, voiced by Kevin Spacey.
Jones, 38, has always been determined to make a successful career by himself. He went to the London film school and honed his...
As a child, he was called Zowie Bowie. These days it's the far more sensible Duncan Jones, and tonight he emerged triumphantly from the very large shadow of his father when he picked up two prizes at the British independent film awards.
Forty years after the first Moon landing and 40 years after his dad, David Bowie, released Space Oddity, Jones's retro sci-fi film Moon was named best picture at a ceremony in central London while Jones himself won best debut director.
His film stars Sam Rockwell as the solitary caretaker of a helium-3 mining plant on the Moon with his only companion, it seems, a talking computer system called Gerty, voiced by Kevin Spacey.
Jones, 38, has always been determined to make a successful career by himself. He went to the London film school and honed his...
- 12/6/2009
- by Mark Brown
- The Guardian - Film News
London -- Duncan Jones' "Moon" floated off with the best British film nod during this year's British Independent Film Awards, with Jones also taking home the best debut director plaudits at a ceremony Sunday night.
With Jones absent because he's in preproduction in Los Angeles on his sophmore flick "Source Code," "Moon" producer Stuart Fenegan picked up his brace of awards on his behalf.
Andrea Arnold secured yet another award for "Fish Tank," swimming off with the best director nod, while her movie's lead, Katie Jarvis, a girl plucked from an Essex railway platform to star in the project, took home the most promising newcomer plaudit.
Best actor went to Tom Hardy for his portrayal of infamous British prison inmate "Bronson," while Carey Mulligan took home the best actress nod for her eye-catching turn in "An Education."
John Henshaw, currently on British screens in an advertisement for the Post Office,...
With Jones absent because he's in preproduction in Los Angeles on his sophmore flick "Source Code," "Moon" producer Stuart Fenegan picked up his brace of awards on his behalf.
Andrea Arnold secured yet another award for "Fish Tank," swimming off with the best director nod, while her movie's lead, Katie Jarvis, a girl plucked from an Essex railway platform to star in the project, took home the most promising newcomer plaudit.
Best actor went to Tom Hardy for his portrayal of infamous British prison inmate "Bronson," while Carey Mulligan took home the best actress nod for her eye-catching turn in "An Education."
John Henshaw, currently on British screens in an advertisement for the Post Office,...
- 12/6/2009
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Set up in 1998, The British Independent Film Awards aim to celebrate merit and achievement in independently funded British film, both to honour established British talent, and to promote emerging stars to a wider audience. This year's awards are held at The Brewery in Central London, and the extensive list of nominees documents what an incredible year British independent cinema has enjoyed - with Sir Michael Caine announced as the recipient of the prestigious Variety Award, celebrating his career which has spanned a staggering five decades; coinciding with his lead role in this year's Harry Brown. Daniel Day-Lewis will be honoured with the Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contributor to British Film by an actor, and is described by the Bifa jury as 'one of the most exceptionally talented and enigmatic actors in the industry'. Debate has been rife as to who will be crowned victorious by the Bifa jury, with Katie Jarvis,...
- 12/3/2009
- by t5m
- t5m.com
Daniel Day-Lewis looks like he’s enjoying his leading male role in the upcoming film “Nine,” and what red-blooded male could blame him? The double Oscar winner is surrounded by fellow Academy honorees Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard in this still from the hotly anticipated new musical "Nine," based on the Broadway show of the same name that scooped five Tony Awards back in 1982. Ddl, the only male star in the film, portrays a world famous film director in the 60s who has a professional and personal midlife crisis as he approaches his 40th birthday. And he’s surrounded by a phalanx of women, including a wife, mistress, muse, confidant and other assorted hangers-on. The film is directed by Rob Marshall, who helmed the film version of the musical “Chicago” a few years back. You’ll remember that “Chicago” was an Oscar darling, winning a Best Picture Oscar among other nods,...
- 11/4/2009
- IrishCentral
The 12th annual British Independent Film Awards announced their nominations for the 2009 awards this morning and Duncan Jones’ Moon and Andrea Arnold’s Fish Tank lead the way with 7 and 8 nominations respectively.
Looking down the list, which you can find after the jump, the variety of talent being honoured here is truly astounding and shows the British Film Industry is very good health. Armando Iannucci’s In The Loop has a number of nominations for its cast and crew, Peter Capaldi and director Iannucci as well as a nomination for its exceptional script in Best Screenplay catergory.
One of my favourite films of the year, Lone Scherfig’s An Education, has a host of nominations for its script, actors and Scherfig herself as Best Director. The ceremony takes place on the 6th of December and HeyUGuys hope to on hand to help celebrate what has been as outstanding year for British film.
Looking down the list, which you can find after the jump, the variety of talent being honoured here is truly astounding and shows the British Film Industry is very good health. Armando Iannucci’s In The Loop has a number of nominations for its cast and crew, Peter Capaldi and director Iannucci as well as a nomination for its exceptional script in Best Screenplay catergory.
One of my favourite films of the year, Lone Scherfig’s An Education, has a host of nominations for its script, actors and Scherfig herself as Best Director. The ceremony takes place on the 6th of December and HeyUGuys hope to on hand to help celebrate what has been as outstanding year for British film.
- 10/27/2009
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Daniel Day-Lewis is to be honoured with the top prize at the 2009 British Independent Film Awards.
The There Will Be Blood star will receive the Richard Harris Award in recognition of his contribution to British film at a London ceremony on 6 December.
David Bowie's filmmaker son, Duncan Jones, has scored seven nominations for his directorial debut Moon, including best director and the Douglas Hickox Award for best debut director.
His movie was only beaten by British drama Fish Tank, which garnered eight, including best film and screenplay.
Emily Blunt is nominated in the best actress category for her role in Young Victoria and is set to compete against 18-year-old Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank), Abbie Cornish (Bright Star), Carey Mulligan (An Education) and Sophie Okonedo (Skin).
The Wire actor Idris Elba joins this year's selection jury, which also includes Irish actor Liam Cunningham and Brick Lane director Sarah Gavron.
The There Will Be Blood star will receive the Richard Harris Award in recognition of his contribution to British film at a London ceremony on 6 December.
David Bowie's filmmaker son, Duncan Jones, has scored seven nominations for his directorial debut Moon, including best director and the Douglas Hickox Award for best debut director.
His movie was only beaten by British drama Fish Tank, which garnered eight, including best film and screenplay.
Emily Blunt is nominated in the best actress category for her role in Young Victoria and is set to compete against 18-year-old Katie Jarvis (Fish Tank), Abbie Cornish (Bright Star), Carey Mulligan (An Education) and Sophie Okonedo (Skin).
The Wire actor Idris Elba joins this year's selection jury, which also includes Irish actor Liam Cunningham and Brick Lane director Sarah Gavron.
- 10/27/2009
- WENN
Irish talent has been recognised and acknowledged once again, this time at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs). Irish Dop Robbie Ryan (Mischief Night) and actors Michael Fassbender (Hunger) and Anne Marie Duff (The Magdalene Sisters) have all received Bifa nominations. In addition, Daniel Day Lewis (There Will Be Blood) will be awarded the Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Film by an Actor. The Bifa Pre-Selection Committee of 70 members viewed more than 200 films, out of which they selected the nominations via ballot.
- 10/27/2009
- IFTN
Which movies are vying for the 12th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have been unraveled on Monday, October 26 at Soho House in London with the announcement of 2009 nominees. Receiving the most nods was "Fish Tank", an Andrea Arnold's drama that won the Jury Prize at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.
The movie revolving around the turbulent relationship a 15-year-old girl has with her mother and her new boyfriend has collected 8 nominations in total. Vying for the major categories including best British film, best director and best screenplay, it also placed its leading actress Katie Jarvis in competition for best actress and most promising newcomers.
Following behind "Fish Tank" with seven noms was Duncan Jones' sci-fi thriller "Moon". "An Education", "In the Loop" and "Nowhere Boy", in the meantime, gathered six counts each. Other movies with multiple nominations were "Bright Star" with four, "Katalin Varga" with three, and...
The movie revolving around the turbulent relationship a 15-year-old girl has with her mother and her new boyfriend has collected 8 nominations in total. Vying for the major categories including best British film, best director and best screenplay, it also placed its leading actress Katie Jarvis in competition for best actress and most promising newcomers.
Following behind "Fish Tank" with seven noms was Duncan Jones' sci-fi thriller "Moon". "An Education", "In the Loop" and "Nowhere Boy", in the meantime, gathered six counts each. Other movies with multiple nominations were "Bright Star" with four, "Katalin Varga" with three, and...
- 10/27/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The first cab off the award-season ranks, the British Independent Film Awards, or BIFAs, has announced its nominations, with the Andrea Arnold's high-acclaimed Brit drama Fish Tank picking up eight and Duncan Jones' space elergy Moon in hot pursuit with seven nods.In a strong year for high-calibre British filmmaking, Arnold and Jones joined Lone Scherfig, Jane Campion, and Armando Iannucci in the Best Director category. Iannucci's sweary satire was also recognised in the Best Film category, alongside An Education, Fish Tank, Moon, and Nowhere Boy, while Peter Capaldi's turn as Malcolm T#ck@r has scored him a Best Actor nomination.Among those picking the lucky winners will be Jodie Whittaker, Idris Elba, Liam Cunningham, Eddie Marsan and Peter Mullan. One shoe-in for a gong is Daniel Day Lewis who'll be honoured with the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution to British film by an actor.
- 10/27/2009
- EmpireOnline
London -- Andrea Arnold's "Fish Tank" leads the pool of nominations announced Monday for this year's British Independent Film Awards with eight spanning all major categories.
Arnold's film is nominated in the best British film category while the writer/director herself is nominated for best director and best screenplay nods. Her film's lead Katie Jarvis, an unknown discovered by the filmmaker on an Essex railway platform, is nominated in this year's best actress and most promising newcomer categories.
Duncan Jones's sci-fi psychological thriller debut "Moon" rises just behind Arnold's movie with seven nominations including best director and best film.
And Lone Scherfig's coming of age drama "An Education, Armando Iannucci's sweary political saga "In The Loop" and the John Lennon biopic "Nowhere Boy," directed by Sam Taylor Wood, each garner six nominations. Jane Campion's poetic tale of love "Bright Star" takes four slots across the nominations.
Arnold's film is nominated in the best British film category while the writer/director herself is nominated for best director and best screenplay nods. Her film's lead Katie Jarvis, an unknown discovered by the filmmaker on an Essex railway platform, is nominated in this year's best actress and most promising newcomer categories.
Duncan Jones's sci-fi psychological thriller debut "Moon" rises just behind Arnold's movie with seven nominations including best director and best film.
And Lone Scherfig's coming of age drama "An Education, Armando Iannucci's sweary political saga "In The Loop" and the John Lennon biopic "Nowhere Boy," directed by Sam Taylor Wood, each garner six nominations. Jane Campion's poetic tale of love "Bright Star" takes four slots across the nominations.
- 10/26/2009
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jack Black will tower over his co-stars in the remake of Gulliver’s Travels. The 20th-Century Fox film, according to Variety, will be directed by Rob Letterman (Shark Tale) with a screenplay from Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Joe Stillman (Shrek).
Lemuel Gulliver, a free-spirited travel writer who, on an assignment to the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of industrious, yet tiny, people.
Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical tale is formally known as Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, in Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships and was modified by the author in 1735.
The classic has been adapted previously, most notably by the Fleischer Bros. Studios in 1939. The most recent version was a 1996 miniseries which starred Ted Danson. Ross Martin and...
Lemuel Gulliver, a free-spirited travel writer who, on an assignment to the Bermuda Triangle, suddenly finds himself a giant among men when he washes ashore on the hidden island of Lilliput, home to a population of industrious, yet tiny, people.
Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical tale is formally known as Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, in Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships and was modified by the author in 1735.
The classic has been adapted previously, most notably by the Fleischer Bros. Studios in 1939. The most recent version was a 1996 miniseries which starred Ted Danson. Ross Martin and...
- 11/7/2008
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
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