British Independent Film Awards 2013

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The 16th British Independent Film Awards , held on 8 December 2013 in London, were hosted by James Nesbitt. [1] The awards honoured the best British independent films of 2013.

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Awards

Best Director

The Douglas Hickox Award

Given to a British director on their debut feature.

Best Screenplay

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actress

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actor

Most Promising Newcomer

Best Technical Achievement

Best Documentary

Best Achievement in Production

Best Short Film

The Raindance Award

Best Foreign Independent Film

Best British Independent Film

The Richard Harris Award

The Variety Award

The Special Jury Prize

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References

  1. "Philomena stars up for British Independent Film Awards". BBC News. Retrieved 12 November 2013.