Supported by Netflix, the awards recognise and celebrate some of the talented young filmmakers, aged 16 to 25, whose films screened as part of this year’s festival.
The panel will be chaired by Mark Herbert, producer and joint CEO of Warp Films and includes actor Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls), filmmaker and actor Aml Ameen (Boxing Day, Yardie), director Runyararo Mapfumo (Sex Education) and documentary filmmaker Kyla Harris (It’s Personal).
Running 17 to 20 February, the festival programme will be available online globally for free, and in person at BFI Southbank, to aspiring filmmakers aged 16 to 25.
The 23rd British Independent Film Awards took place virtually on Thursday night and a host of celebrities appeared via video link to celebrate the occasion.
Zendaya, 24, and Priyanka Chopra, 38, were among some of the glam attendees who presented at the awards.
Actress Zendaya wore a graphic print top under a blazer, while Priyanka opted for a statement layered oversized white shirt.
Showbiz: Zendaya (pictured) and Priyanka Chopra appeared via video link to present at the 23rd British Independent Film Awards on Thursday
Bringing the glam: Priyanka Chopra Jonas presented Best Director to Remi Weekes
The Best British Independent Film was awarded to coming-of-age drama Rocks by Zendaya.
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Live from Wales, where he is filming Save the Cinema for Sky Cinema, Tom welcomed a glittering array of stars to announce the winners.
Best British Independent Film was awarded to coming-of-age drama Rocks by Zendaya with actress Kosar Ali also taking home the awards for both Best Supporting Actress and Most Promising Newcomer with her young co-star D’Angelou Osei Kissiedu winning Best Supporting Actor.
Taking charge: Tom fronted the ceremony, being held virtually this year due to COVID-19
Smart: Harry Potter star Tom, 33, looked suave in a midnight blue velvet suit and burnt orange tie, paired with a crisp white shirt