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image captionRiz Ahmed, Michaela Coel, and Carey Mulligan are all up for awards
British actors Riz Ahmed, Carey Mulligan and Michaela Coel were among the nominees for this year s Independent Spirit Awards.
The awards honour the best in independent film; and often indicate who could win an Oscar.
Ahmed was nominated in the male lead category for his portrayal of a heavy metal drummer struggling with losing his hearing in Sound Of Metal.
Mulligan was recognised for her role as Cassie in Promising Young Woman.
The film - the directorial debut by star of The Crown and best director/best screenplay nominee Emerald Fennell - sees Mulligan s character seeking to avenge her best friend s rape.