The romantic comedy, Rye Lane, set in London and featuring Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson, has become the top contender at the British Independent Film Awards (Bifa). It has received 16 nominations, including best British independent film, best director for Raine Allen-Miller, and best joint lead performance.
In March, Rye Lane was released after a successful debut at the Sundance film festival. The film has received positive reviews, with Peter Bradshaw of the Guardian describing it as having “friendly and positive energy” and Mark Kermode of the Observer stating that it will leave viewers with “a smile on their face and a spring in their step”. The film is named after a street in Peckham, a district in south London, and has also received two nominations for Allen-Miller (best director and best debut director) as well as for its screenplay.
Scrapper and All of Us Strangers are leading the nominations with 14 each. Scrapper, written and directed by Charlotte Regan, received positive reviews from Peter Bradshaw for its portrayal of a father-daughter relationship. The film features Harris Dickinson and Lola Campbell, who are both nominated for the best joint lead award. The other film, directed by Andrew Haigh, is titled All of Us Strangers and has not yet been released in the UK. However, it has received high praise since its premiere at the Telluride film festival in September. In his five-star review, Bradshaw described it as “an incredibly satisfying and emotionally impactful experience.”
Molly Manning Walker, the director of “How to Have Sex,” has received 13 nominations, just one less than Regan for “Scrapper.” Manning Walker has been nominated for best cinematography as well as best director and debut director, and her screenplay and debut screenwriter are also recognized.
The announcement of the winners will take place during a ceremony in London on December 3rd.
Complete list of nominees
Best British independent film
We are all unfamiliar to each other.
Femme
How to Have Sex
Rye Lane
Scrapper
Best international independent film
Breakdown of a Drop
Fallen Leaves
Fremont
Monster
Past Lives
Best director
Raine Allen-Miller, Rye Lane
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Femme
Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers
Molly Manning Walker, How to Have Sex
Charlotte Regan, Scrapper
Best lead performance
The title of the book is “The End We Start From” written by Jodie Comer.
Mia Mckenna-Bruce, How to Have Sex
Tia Nomore, Earth Mama
Nabhaan Rizwan, In Camera
Andrew Scott, All of Us Strangers
Tilda Swinton, The Eternal Daughter
Best screenplay
Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia, Rye Lane
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Femme
Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers
Molly Manning Walker, How to Have Sex
Charlotte Regan, Scrapper
Best supporting performance
Ritu Arya, Polite Society
Jamie Bell, All of Us Strangers
Samuel Bottomley, How to Have Sex
Alexandra Burke, Pretty Red Dress
Amir El-Masry, In Camera
Claire Foy, All of Us Strangers
Paul Mescal, All of Us Strangers
Alia Shawkat, Drift
Shaun Thomas, How to Have Sex
Katherine Waterson, The End We Start From
Top joint leadership achievement
Lola Campbell, Harris Dickinson, Scrapper
David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George Mackay, Femme
Best Debut Director award, named after Douglas Hickox
Raine Allen-Miller on Rye Lane
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Femme
Savanah Leaf, Earth Mama
Molly Manning Walker, How to Have Sex
Charlotte Regan, Scrapper
Breakthrough producer award
Theo Barrowclough, Scrapper
Georgia Goggin, Pretty Red Dress
Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Rye Lane [also produced by Damian Jones]
Gannesh Rajah, If the Streets Were on Fire
Chi Thai, Raging Grace
Breakthrough performance award
Le’Shantey Bonsu, Girl
Lola Campbell, Scrapper
Priya Kansara, Polite Society
Mia Mckenna-Bruce, How to Have Sex
Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane
The top first-time director for a full-length documentary film.
Chloe Abrahams, The Taste of Mango
Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn, Another Body
Can anyone hear me? Is there anyone out there?
Alice Russell, If the Streets Were on Fire
Moses Bwayo directed Christopher Sharp and Bobi Wine’s film, “The People’s President.”
Best debut screenwriter
Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia, and Rye Lane are the names associated with this text.
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Femme
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Molly Manning Walker’s guide on engaging in sexual intercourse.
The person named Nida Manzoor is associated with a group called Polite Society.
Charlotte Regan, Scrapper
Raindance Maverick award
If the Streets Were on Fire
Is anyone there?
Name Me Lawand
Raging Grace
Red Herring
Best feature documentary
Another Body
Bobi Wine: The People’s President
If the Streets Were on Fire Alice Russell, Gannesh Rajah
Lyra
Occupied City
Top-rated British short movie
Christopher at Sea
Festival of Slaps
Lions
Muna
The Talent
Best casting
Scrapper
Rye Lane
“Us strangers, all of us”
We are all strangers to each other.
Ways to Engage in Sexual Intercourse
Earth Mama
Best cinematography
Rye Lane
We Begin Where We Finish
Scrapper
All of Us Strangers
Femme
Best costume design
How to Have Sex
Scrapper
Femme
Rye Lane
The Beginning We Embark On
Best editing
We are all unfamiliar to each other.
Rye Lane
Bobi Wine: The Elected Leader of the People
High & Low – John Galliano
The Beginning We Commence From
Best effects
Polite Society
We begin at the conclusion.
The Kitchen
Best music supervision
Femme
All of Us Strangers
Rye Lane
Top design for hair and makeup
We are all unfamiliar to each other.
Polite Society
Femme
How to Have Sex
Rye Lane
Best original music
Femme
Scrapper
Rye Lane
The Beginning of Our Journey
Girl
Best production design
The End We Start From
All of Us Strangers
Scrapper
The Kitchen
Rye Lane
Best sound
Scrapper
Tips for Sexual Intercourse
All of Us Strangers
Enys Men
The Beginning We Commence With
Source: theguardian.com
