This weekend the winners will be announced for the British Independent Film Awards. The Imitation Game, Pride, ’71, Mr Turner and Frank lead the field with multiple nominations. Benedict Cumberbatch is set to be honored with this year’s Variety Award, while Emma Thompson receives the Richard Harris Award. Full nominations list below:
Best Director
Matthew Warchus for Pride
Mike Leigh for Mr. Turner
Yann Demange for ’71
The Douglas Hickox Award [Best Debut Director]
Matthew Wolf and Daniel Wolfe for Catch Me Daddy
Hong Khaou for Lilting
Iain Forsyth and JanePollard for 20,000 Days on Earth
Morgan Matthews for X + Y
Yann Demange for ’71
Best Screenplay
Gregory Burke for ’71
Best Supporting Actor
Andrew Scott for Pride
Ben Schnetzer for Pride
Rafe Spall for X+Y
Sean Harris for ’71
Best Technical Achievement
Editing – Chris Wyatt for ’71
Cinematography – Dick Pope for Mr. Turner
Cinematography – Robbie Ryan for Catch Me Daddy
Music – Stephen Rennicks for Frank
Cinematography – Tat Radcliffe for ’71
Best Documentary
