BIFA Ceremony to Be Held in November

On Sunday 30 November 2008, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) will celebrate the best of British film talent with an awards ceremony hosted by James Nesbitt, at Old Billingsgate Market in London. Nominations and this year's jury will be announced at the end of October. Directors Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson said "Old Billingsgate is an exciting new space for us in another part of London and lends itself perfectly to the vibrant yet intimate party atmosphere that BIFA has always been known for." With ever increasing international recognition, BIFA has become a stamp of quality for British independent film. The Awards celebrate the outstanding talent of both established and emerging filmmakers together with the wealth of acting talent working in British film. Last year BIFA successfully celebrated its 10th... [read full story]