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| Event Name: | British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Criteria: | - A film is eligible for consideration if:
- - It is intended for theatrical release, and has had a public screening to a paying audience either on general release in the UK or at a British based Film Festival.
- - It is not solely funded by a single Studio.
- - It has been produced or majority co-produced by a British company, or is in receipt of at least 51% of its budget from a British source/sources.
- Films submitted for consideration are first viewed by the Advisory Committee who recommends nominations to the Jury.
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| Initiator: | Raindance Film Showcase |
| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Given: | 1998- |
| Comments: | - Created in 1998, these awards set out to celebrate merit and achievement in independently funded british filmmaking, to honour new talent, and to promote british films and filmmaking to a wider public. (from the BIFA web site, 2001)
- The BIFA trophy was designed by sculptor Aron McCartney in 1998. The design was updated in 2001 by artist Lindsay Henderson of Art for Glass.
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| Official website(s): | http://www.bifa.org.uk/ |
| Official Name: | The Douglas Hickox Award |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Format/Amount: | UK£ 500 |
| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Comments: | - Bequeathment from the estate of acclaimed British director, Douglas Hickox, this award is to be given to the best British director on their debut feature.
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| Official Name: | The Filmfour Special Jury Prize |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Criteria: | - To be given by the Jury to the Producer whom the jury feels has demonstrated exceptional skills despite his or her film, regardless of its commercial or critical success.
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| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Criteria: | - The award honors the film that was made against all odds, with no industry support, often by a first-time director that demonstrates visionary energy and artistic integrity.
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| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Official Name: | Variety UK Personality of the Year (2005-)
Variety UK Entertainment Personality Award |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Media type(s): | Film |
| Criteria: | - To be given for outstanding contribution by an actor or actress.
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| Time Specification: | regular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
| Given: | 2002- |
| Comments: | - The award has been inaugurated in recognition of Richard Harris (I)'s life work and his legacy.
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| Media type(s): | Film |
| Criteria: | - To be given to the individual whom the jury feels best represents the spirit of independent filmmaking over the course of his or her career.
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| Time Specification: | irregular |
| Geographic Specification: | national |
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