Each year The British Independent Film Awards are a beacon of excellence shining its light on some of the best films of the year.
Unlike the Globes, Oscars and BAFTAs the BIFAs are not swayed by political persuasions or anchored by a celebrity guest list; it celebrates greatness in the world of cinema and is the most reliable bellwether for the brightest stars to watch in the coming year.
The list of nominees below is testament to a fine year in Independent film, lining up Andrew Haigh’s 45 Years, Justin Kurzel’s Macbeth and Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise (with a little Lobster thrown in for good measure) makes for a fine celebration of films of all variety.
We love the BIFAs dearly, and we are on the red carpet this evening to interview the great and the good – look out for those interviews on the site later this evening.
The ceremony is being live-streamed, and you can see that below, and the winners will be updated below. The red carpet will be trampled from 19.00 GMT with the ceremony from 20.00 GMT so watch on below.
Here is the complete list of nominees (winners to be updated in bold at the close of the ceremony),
The nominees and winners (in bold) are below.
Best Actor
Colin Farrellfor The Lobster
Michael Fassbenderfor Macbeth
Tom Courtenayfor 45 Years
Tom Hardyfor Legend
Tom Hiddlestonfor High-Rise
Best Supporting Actor
Ben Whishawfor The Lobster
Brendan Gleesonfor Suffragette
Domhnall Gleesonfor Brooklyn
Luke Evansfor High-Rise
Sean Harrisfor Macbeth
Best Actress
Alicia Vikanderfor The Danish Girl
Carey Mulliganfor Suffragette
Charlotte Ramplingfor 45 Years
Marion Cotillardfor Macbeth
Saoirse Ronanfor Brooklyn
Best Supporting Actress
Anne Marie Dufffor Suffragette
Helena Bonham Carterfor Suffragette
Julie Waltersfor Brooklyn
Olivia Colmanfor The Lobster
Sienna Millerfor High-Rise
Best Director
45 Years Andrew Haigh
Amy Asif Kapadia
Ex Machina Alex Garland
The Lobster Yorgos Lanthimos
Macbeth Justin Kurzel
Best Documentary
Amy
Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance
How to Change the World
Palio
A Syrian Love Story
The Douglas Hickox Award (Debut Director)
The Hallow Corin Hardy
Kajaki: The True Story Paul Katis
Nina Forever Chris Blaine, Ben Blaine
Slow West John Maclean
The Survivalist Stephen Fingleton
Best Screenplay
45 Years Andrew Haigh
Brooklyn Nick Hornby
Ex Machina Alex Garland
High-Rise Amy Jump
The Lobster Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthymis Filippou
Best British Independent Film
45 Years
Amy
Ex Machina
The Lobster
Macbeth
Most Promising Newcomer
Abigail Hardinghamfor Nina Forever
Agyness Deynfor Sunset Song
Bel Powleyfor A Royal Night Out
Mia Gothfor The Survivalist
Milo Parkerfor Mr Holmes
Producer of the Year
45 Years
Amy
Paul Katis, Andrew De Lotbiniere – Kajaki: The True Story