‘Pillion‘ Scoops Top Prize at British Independent Film Awards
London – Harry Lighton’s debut feature, Pillion, was the night’s big winner at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) held this evening in London, securing four awards including the coveted Best British Independent Film. Celia Imrie presented the award to the Pillion team. The film centers on a charismatic biker who impacts the life of a reserved young man, starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling.
The BIFA awards recognize and celebrate the best in British independent filmmaking. Pillion‘s success marks a important achievement for Lighton, who also took home the Best Debut Screenwriter award. The film was further recognized for its craft, winning in the categories of Best Costume Design and Best Make Up & Hair Design.
Full List of Winners:
* Best British Independent Film: Pillion
* Best Director: Akinola Davies Jr – My Father’s Shadow
* Best Screenplay: Tom Basden and Tim Key – the Ballad of Wallis Island
* Best Joint Lead Performance: Tom Basden and Tim Key - The Ballad of Wallis Island
* Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director): Cal McMau – Wasteman
* Breakthrough Producer: Dhiraj Mahey – Ish (also produced by Bennett McGhee)
* Best Lead Performance: Robert Aramayo – I Swear
* Best Supporting Performance: Jay Lycurgo – Steve
* Best International Independent Film: sentimental Value (Joaquim Trier)
* BIFA Special jury Prize: Warp Films
* BIFA Cinema of the Year: The Magic Lantern cinema (Tywyn,Wales)
The BIFA jury lauded Warp Films,stating,”For nearly 25 years,Warp Films has been the preeminent independent film and TV production company in the UK. Their commitment to telling raw and relevant stories, made by visionary writers and directors, is unflinching and uncompromising. From Dead Man’s Shoes and This Is England to Adolescence and Reunion, they have proved over and over that there is a genuine hunger for stories that tell us the unvarnished truth.”
