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The 26th British Independent Film Awards

A Black woman in an elegant black dress on stage accepting a blue BIFA award

"I think it's integral to the cultural ecosystem, independent films allows smaller voices to be heard"

- Andrew Haigh, writer & director, All of Us Strangers; winner of Best British Independent Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay

That’s a wrap for #BIFA2023!

And what an amazing night it was, as we spoke to the UK’s best talent on the power, importance and uniqueness of British independent film.

Huge congratulations to all of the winners and nominees.

"We're honest and we're open and we have truth and we have an integrity with our stories"

- Stephen Graham, actor; winner of The Richard Harris Award