The 2024 British Independent Film Awards saw 'Kneecap,' a film about a Belfast-based rap trio, dominate with seven awards, including Best British Independent Film and Best Debut Screenwriter for Rich Peppiatt. Marianne Jean-Baptiste won Best Lead Performance for 'Hard Truths,' while 'Anora' by Sean Baker was named Best International Independent Film. The event celebrated various talents, with Rungano Nyoni winning Best Director for 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl' and 'Santosh' taking Best Screenplay.
The Irish comedy 'Kneecap' triumphed at the British Independent Film Awards, winning seven awards including Best British Independent Film. Directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film follows a Belfast hip-hop trio and their cultural mission. Other notable winners include Rungano Nyoni for Best Director with 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl', and Marianne Jean-Baptiste for Best Lead Performance in 'Hard Truths'. Sean Baker's 'Anora' won Best International Independent Film.
Saoirse Ronan, Alicia Vikander, and Ellie Bamber led the red carpet at the 27th British Independent Film Awards in London, dazzling in metallic gowns. Saoirse Ronan, nominated for Best Lead Performance for her role in 'The Outrun,' attended the event alongside her husband and co-producer Jack Lowden. 'The Outrun' has received nine nominations, including Best British Independent Film. The awards ceremony also featured other celebrities like Olivia Colman and Michael Fassbender.
