British Independent Film Awards 2014

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The 17th British Independent Film Awards were held on 7 December 2014 in London. [1] The awards honoured the best British independent films of 2014. [2]

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Awards

Best British Independent Film

Best Director

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Most Promising Newcomer

The Douglas Hickox Award

Given to a British director on their debut feature.

Best Screenplay

Best Achievement in Production

Best Technical Achievement

Best Documentary

Best Foreign Independent Film

The Raindance Award

Best Short Film

The Variety Award

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References

  1. "British Independent Film Awards Nominations 2014!". BIFA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  2. "Pride wins best film at British Independent Film Awards". BBC. Retrieved 7 December 2014.