The race for Britain’s top indie film honours is heating up. The nominations for the 2025 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) were announced on Monday, with Akinola Davies Jr.’s 'My Father’s Shadow' and Harry Lighton’s 'Pillion' leading the pack. Davies’ poetic family drama scored 12 nods, while Lighton’s evocative road movie followed closely with '10'. Both premiered to acclaim at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The announcement was made in London by actors Ben Hardy and Saura Lightfoot-Leon.
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Davies and Lighton have both earned nominations for Best Debut Director and Best Screenplay, cementing their status as two of the most exciting new voices in British cinema.
The performance categories are stacked with heavyweight talent and breakout names alike. Jennifer Lawrence earned a nomination for her intense turn in 'Die My Love', which picked up eight nominations in total.
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