BIFA

The best in the biz 🎬

Presenting the #BIFA2026 nominees for…

Cinema of the Year supported by @kiauk

Best International Independent Film sponsored by @champagnetaittinger

Best British Short Film in partnership with @directorsnotes

Breakthrough Performance sponsored by @netflixuk

The Raindance Maverick Award @raindancefilmfestival

Best Debut Director — Feature Documentary

Breakthrough Producer sponsored by Pinewood and Shepperton Studios @pinewoodstudios

Best Debut Screenwriter sponsored by Film4 @film4

The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) sponsored by BBC Film @bbcfilmofficial

Best Feature Documentary sponsored by Intermission @intermission_film

Best Screenplay sponsored by Apple Original Films @appletv

Best Supporting Performance

Best Director

Best Joint Lead Performance

Best Ensemble Performance

Best Lead Performance

Best British Independent Film