Florence Pugh, Emma Mackey, Paul Mescal, Letitia Wright and Emma Thompson are among the nominees in the acting categories, which are now all gender-neutral.
, Charlotte Wells’ debut feature about a father and daughter’s complex relationship, landed 16 nominations for this year’s BIFAs, including for best British independent film, best director, best debut director, best screenplay and best debut screenwriter, along with a best joint lead performance nomination for stars Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, who also received a breakthrough performance nomination.
, about a young teacher forced to lead a double life, earned 13 nominations, including for best British independent film, best director, best debut director, best screenplay, best debut screenwriter, best lead performance and breakthrough performance for Rosy McEwen, best supporting performance nominations for Kerrie Hayes and Lucy Halliday and a best ensemble performance nomination.
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