from bifa

The British film industry turned out in force earlier this evening for The Moët British Independent Film Awards. The winners of the 13th edition were announced at the glittering ceremony held at Old Billingsgate which was hosted by James Nesbitt.

Best British Independent Film was won by The King’s Speech with Gareth Edwards picking up Best Director for Monsters, Carey Mulligan Best Actress for Never Let Me Go and Colin Firth Best Actor for The King’s Speech.

Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: “It has been a great year for British film and this years nominations certainly reflected the talent working in the country today. We are thrilled for all our winners and are so pleased to see such a variety of films taking home awards tonight.”

The King’s Speech won the most awards on the night, picking up five trophies for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay. Monsters also picked up an impressive three awards.

The Moët British Independent Film Awards are proud to announce the following winners for 2010:

BEST BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM

The King’s Speech

BEST DIRECTOR

Gareth Edwards of Monsters

THE DOUGLAS HICKOX AWARD for BEST DEBUT DIRECTOR

Clio Barnard of THE ARBOR

BEST SCREENPLAY

David Seidler of The King’s Speech

BEST ACTRESS

Carey Mulligan of Never Let Me Go

BEST ACTOR

Colin Firth of The King’s Speech

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Helena Bonham Carter of The King’s Speech

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Geoffrey Rush of The King’s Speech

MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER

Joanne Froggatt of In Our Name

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION

Monsters

RAINDANCE AWARD

Son of Babylon

BEST TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT – VISUAL EFFECTS

Gareth Edwards of Monsters

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Enemies of the People

BEST BRITISH SHORT

Baby

BEST FOREIGN FILM

A Prophet

THE RICHARD HARRIS AWARD for Outstanding Contribution By An Actor To British Film

Helena Bonham Carter

THE VARIETY AWARD

Liam Neeson

THE SPECIAL JURY PRIZE

Jenne Casarotto