Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Emilia Jones will star in the Irish period revenge thriller 'Bad Bridgets,' directed by Rich Peppiatt, with production set for Ireland in 2026, inspired by a book about Irish women emigrants involved in crime and mayhem.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
The Irish comedy biopic 'Kneecap' dominated the British Independent Film Awards, winning seven awards including Best British Independent Film. Directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film also earned accolades for Best Debut Screenwriter and Best Joint Lead Performance for the Kneecap band members. Other notable winners included Rungano Nyoni for Best Director with 'On Becoming A Guinea Fowl' and Sandhya Suri for Best Screenplay with 'Santosh.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
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.