Event: British Independent Film Awards

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technology

BAFTA nominated Irish film The Survivalist sets Feburary release date

The Northern Ireland shot thriller The Survivalist has been confirmed for a February release, fresh from a BAFTA nomination

The Moet British Independent Film Awards 2015 - Red Carpet Arrivals

fashion and beauty

This week on the red carpet: Alicia Vikander, Gemma Chan, Kerry Washington and Olga Kurylenko

Alicia Vikander wore a sparkly Louis Vuitton gown to the British Independent Film Awards in London. 

celebrity

Domhnall Gleeson in car crash during live radio interview

The actor experienced a fender bender while chatting to Ryan Tubridy

celebrity

Lenny Abrahamson’s Room nominated for Best Picture at Golden Globes

fashion and beauty

On the red carpet: Rita Ora

general

Branagh thrilled at film award

Fassbender's 'Shame' competes for film awards gong

The first big bash of the awards season takes place tonight as three movies lead nominations at the British Independent Film Awards in London.

Sun, 04 Dec, 2011

Co-stars Hardy and Cumberbatch face off for BIFA award

'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' co-stars Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch are up against each other for a prestigious film award.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2011

Neeson, Firth, Mulligan honoured at BIFAs

Colin Firth’s new film, 'The King’s Speech', has scooped five gongs at the Moet British Independent Film Awards.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2010

'The King's Speech' nominated for eight awards

Early Oscar favourite 'The King's Speech' has received eight nominations in the British Independent Film Awards.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2010

Day Lewis to be honoured at Independent Film Awards

Daniel Day Lewis and Michael Caine are to be honoured at the British Independent Film Awards in London tonight.

Sun, 06 Dec, 2009

Day-Lewis to receive film award

Hollywood star Daniel Day-Lewis is to receive an honour from the British Independent Film Awards.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2009

Craig defends state of British film industry

'James Bond' star Daniel Craig has launched a staunch defence of the British film industry - insisting it needs no special treatment.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2007

Control leads nominations for independent film awards

Joy Division biopic Control leads the field at the British Independent Film Awards with 10 nominations.

Tue, 23 Oct, 2007

Wind That Shakes The Barley up for British awards

The Cannes winner, Ken Loach's The Wind that Shakes the Barley, set against the Civil War, is up for major honours at the coming British Independent Film Awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor (Cillian Murphy).

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006

Knightley for Independent Film Award

Keira Knightley is to receive a top honour at the British Independent Film Awards.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2005

Hoskins uses toilet to decide roles

English actor Bob Hoskins has revealed he conducts a simple test to help him decide what film to star in - he brings the scripts to the bathroom.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2004

Ulster actress involved in award-winning film

Ulster-born actress Susan Lynch, who co-starred in Jack the Ripper alongside Johnny Depp, doesn't believe in the feel-good factor, just in great movies.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2004

Gandalf actor to be honoured

Ian McKellen is to be honoured at this year's British Independent Film Awards.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2003

Harris death casts spells on role

SOME of the world's best actors are hoping to cast a spell on the producers of the Harry Potter films in a bid to replace the late Richard Harris in a role that won him the hearts of a whole new generation of fans.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2002

Late Richard Harris contender for award

Legendary actor Richard Harris, who died last week, has been nominated as Best Actor in a film awards ceremony taking place tonight.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2002

Harrison honoured for film work

Late Beatle George Harrison is to be honoured for his movie work at a major film ceremony next week , it was announced today.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2002