Claire Foy exudes elegance in chic black and white dress as she joins Jodie Comer and Zawe Ashton at the glitzy 26th British Independent Film Awards
Glamour was the name of the game at the 26th British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday.
Claire Foy, Jodie Comer and Zawe Ashton led the way at the star-studded event as they posed on the red carpet in some eye-catching attire.
The Crown star Claire, 39, who was nominated for in the Best Supporting Performance category for her role in 2023 romantic fantasy film All of Us Strangers, showed off her chic sense of style in an off-the-shoulder black and white floor-length gown.
Actress Claire’s garment featured a white satin low-cut neckline with ruffled detail while a train of black material sat on the floor behind her.
The dress was cinched in at the waist and perfectly accentuated her hourglass figure, while she accessorised with a pair of dazzling silver earrings.
(L-R) Claire Foy, Jodie Comer and Zawe Ashton led the way at the star-studded 26th British Independent Film Awards at Old Billingsgate in London on Sunday, with Claire looking chic in an an off-the-shoulder black and white floor-length gown
The Crown star Claire, 39, showed off her chic sense of style in an off-the-shoulder black and white floor-length gown
Claire was seen posing with her All of Us Strangers co-star Andrew Scott who was nominated in the Best Lead Performance category for his role in the film.
The Irish actor, 47, looked dapper in a black suit which he wore with a black vest top.
He completed his look by wearing a pair of black shoes and accessorised with a gold chain around his neck and matching rings.
The pair appeared in good sprits as they posed alongside each other arm-in-arm on the red carpet on arrival.
Jodie Comer, 30, who was nominated in the Best Lead Performance category for her role in 2023 British survival film The End We Start From, went for an edgy look in a sleeveless part leather dress which finished just below the knee.
The garment featured a material mid section and was cinched in at the waist with gold buttons down the front.
She added a few inches to her stature by opting for some open-toed heels and posed casually with her hands in her pockets on the red carpet.
British actress and playwright Zawe ensured she stood out from the crowd in a glitzy bronze ensemble which sparkled under the bright lights at the venue.
Actress Claire’s garment featured a white satin low-cut neckline with ruffled detail while a train of black material sat on the floor behind her
The dress was cinched in at the waist and perfectly accentuated her hourglass figure, while she accessorised with a pair of dazzling silver earrings
Claire was seen posing with her All of Us Strangers co-star Andrew Scott who was nominated in the Best Lead Performance category for his role in the film
He completed his look by wearing a pair of black shoes and accessorised with a gold chain around his neck and matching rings. The pair appeared in good sprits as they posed alongside each other arm-in-arm on the red carpet on arrival
Claire smiled as she greeted fans outside the venue, holding a pen in her hand ready to sign autographs
Andrew looked as if he was in a cheerful mood as he left the awards, waving to onlookers as he headed out into the streets of the UK capital
Claire was seen smiling as she stopped to answer questions before the awards ceremony began
Jodie Comer, 30, who was nominated in the Best Lead Performance category for her role in 2023 British survival film The End We Start From, went for an edgy look in a sleeveless part leather dress which finished just below the knee
The garment featured a material mid section and was cinched in at the waist with gold buttons down the front.
She added a few inches to her stature by opting for some open-toed heels and posed casually with her hands in her pockets on the red carpet (pictured with Katherine Waterston, right)
British actress and playwright Zawe ensured she stood out from the crowd in a glitzy bronze ensemble which sparkled under the bright lights at the venue
Zawe appeared in good spirits as she posed on the red carpet, with the star wearing a pair of sheer black gloves
Zawe flashed a broad smile as she set off home while linking arms with a friend, carrying a silver handbag with her
BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS 2023 WINNERS AT A GLANCE
Best British Independent Film – ALL OF US STRANGERS
Best International Independent Film – ANATOMY OF A FALL (Justine Triet, Arthur Harari, Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion)
Best Director – ANDREW HAIGH (All of Us Strangers)
Best Lead Performance -MIA MCKENNA-BRUCE (How to Have Sex)
Best Joint Lead Performance – NATHAN STEWART-JARRETT and GEORGE MACKAY (Femme)
Best Supporting Performance – PAUL MESCAL (All of Us Strangers) and SHAUN THOMAS (How to Have Sex)
The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) – SAVANAH LEAF (Earth Mama)
Breakthrough Producer – THEO BARROWCLOUGH (Scrapper)
Breakthrough Performance – VIVIAN OPARAH (Rye Lane)
Best Debut Director – Feature Documentary – CHLOE ABRAHAMS (The Taste of Mango)
Best Debut Screenwriter – NIDA MANZOOR (Polite Society)
The Raindance Maverick Award – IF THE STREETS WERE ON FIRE (Alice Russell, Gannesh Rajah)
Best Feature Documentary – IF THE STREETS WERE ON FIRE (Alice Russell, Gannesh Rajah)
Best British Short Film – FESTIVAL OF SLAPS (Abdou Cissé, Cheri Darbon, George Telfer)
The Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor to British Film – STEPHEN GRAHAM
The dress featured a tiered skirt section which right down to the ground and she wore some black heels underneath.
A satin bow was tied at the top and she wore a tiered, ruffled cloak over the top which featured structured shoulders.
Katherine Waterston, who was nominated in the Best Supporting Performance category for her role in film The End We Start From, wore a black jacket which she teamed with a matching bow tie and a white shirt.
The British-American actress, 43, wore a black skirt which reached just below her ankles and she completed her look by opting for some towering black platform heels.
Stephen Graham looked dapper in a black suit and a matching shirt which he wore open at the collar.
The star. 50. was seen on the red carpet with his actress wife Hannah Walters and their daughter Grace.
Stephen was honoured with a special prize to mark four decades of acclaimed roles at the awards.
The actor received the Richard Harris Award, which recognises an outstanding contribution by an actor to British film at the ceremony.
Katherine Waterston, who was nominated in the Best Supporting Performance category for her role in film The End We Start From, wore a black jacket which she teamed with a matching bow tie and a white shirt
The British-American actress, 43, wore a black skirt which reached just below her ankles and she completed her look by opting for some towering black platform heels
She looked relaxed as she posed on the red carpet with her hand in her pocket before heading into the ceremony
Stephen Graham looked dapper in a black suit and a matching shirt which he wore open at the collar
The star. 50. was seen on the red carpet with his actress wife Hannah Walters (right) and their daughter Grace (left)
Stephen was honoured with a special prize to mark four decades of acclaimed roles at the awards. The actor received the Richard Harris Award, which recognises an outstanding contribution by an actor to British film at the ceremony
Stephen’s early credits include Martin Scorsese’s Gangs Of New York but his breakout role came in 2006 when he starred in This Is England
Stephen was seen smiling as he walked up on stage to collect his award which was presented to him by Jodie Comer
The pair were seen larking about on the red carpet were Stephen headed to pose for pictures with his award
Stephen was seen with a marker pen in his hand outside the venue where he signed autographs for fans
Stephen’s early credits include Martin Scorsese’s Gangs Of New York but his breakout role came in 2006 when he starred in This Is England.
This Is England follows the lives of English skinheads in 1983. Stephen portrayed Andrew ‘Combo’ Gascoigne, a first-wave skinhead.
Stephen reprised his role as Combo in the miniseries This Is England ’86 (2010), ’88 (2011), and ’90 (2015).
It was on the set of This Is England ’86 that he met his wife Hannah Walters whom he married in 2008 and has children Grace and Alfie with.
More recently, Stephen appeared in the final series of Peaky Blinders and showed off his singing voice in 2022’s Matilda The Musical as Mr. Wormwood, Matilda’s father.
He had the starring role in 2023’s British crime/science fiction limited series Bodies which interweaves four different time periods to try to solve several murders.
Previous recipients of The Richard Harris Award include Dame Judi Dench, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Daniel Day-Lewis.
Explaining why they have honoured Stephen with the award, The British Independent Film Awards said: ‘In an acclaimed career that has seen him highly sought after across both film and television, Stephen Graham has achieved almost legendary status as a hugely talented and versatile performer with an otherworldly ability for bringing vulnerability and emotional depth to even the toughest characters.
Aisling Bea looked stylish in an elegant semi-sheer lilac lace gown which finished just above her ankles, with the garment featuring a ruffled plunging neckline
Irish comedian and actress, 39, looked content as she stood on the red carpet, with her dress featuring a turtle neck, while she accessorised some gold hoop earrings and some matching rings
Kiell Smith-Bynoe wore a smart black dinner suit which he teamed with a matching shirt and a pair of black patent shoes
The Stath Lets Flats star was seen posing with comedian and actress Lolly Adefope who wore a black dress with a Tulle puff skirt
Sheila Atim cut a glamorous figure in a white dress which featured cut out detail and the side and lengths of material which swept the red carpet at both the front and back
She struck a number of poses on the red carpet to ensure onlookers got a full view of the backless garment while she accessorised with some glitzy earrings
‘His skill and range as an actor can be seen in the variety of roles he has played throughout his career, utterly convincing as shockingly violent yet emotionally raw tough guys, unhinged gangsters, damaged men consumed by inner turmoil, but equally believable in hilarious turns as a scurvy riddled pirate or adding a musical string to his bow as frontrunner for world’s worst parent in 2022 smash Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical.
‘Graham is also known for supporting new talent, famously recommending a young Jodie Comer to his agent and has spoken of the difficulties working-class actors face in breaking through.
A thankful Graham has said: ‘To be recognised for this year’s Richard Harris award alongside the immense talent of the previous recipients, is truly humbling and overwhelming.
‘I’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to BIFA and the Harris family for this acknowledgement.’
Rosy McEwan put on a leggy display as she posed on the red carper in a black dress with silver studs, with the garment featuring a thigh-high split.
The dress left her bare arms and shoulders on show as the neckline swept from one side across her chest.
British actress Rosy opted for a pair of green open-toed heels and wore some dazzling silver star-shaped earrings.
Rosy McEwan put on a leggy display as she posed on the red carper in a black dress with silver studs, with the garment featuring a thigh-high split
British actress Rosy opted for a pair of green open-toed heels and wore some dazzling silver star-shaped earrings
Mia McKenna-Bruce, who was nominated in both the Best Lead Performance and Best Breakthrough Performance for her role in 2023 drama film How to Have Sex, looked glamorous in a semi-sheer white lace dress.
Mia McKenna-Bruce, who was nominated in both the Best Lead Performance and Best Breakthrough Performance for her role in 2023 drama film How to Have Sex, looked glamorous in a semi-sheer white lace dress
Ray Winstone looked smart in a black suit which he teamed with a matching waistcoat and a white shirt as he posed on the red carpet
The television actor, 66, opted to wear his shirt open without a tie and and donned a pair of grey-framed glasses
Morfydd Clark showed off her glamorous sense of style in a off-the-shoulder black tiered floor-length dress which was adorned with silver sequins
The The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star accessorised with a pair of silver earrings for the awards
The star was seen smiling as she arrived for the awards, wearing a black coat over her shoulders in a bid to keep warm
Mia McKenna-Bruce, who was nominated in both the Best Lead Performance and Best Breakthrough Performance for her role in 2023 drama film How to Have Sex, looked glamorous in a semi-sheer white lace dress.
The garment featured cut out detail on the top section and an asymmetrical hem, while she wore a pair of open-toed gold heels for the evening.
Ray Winstone looked smart in a black suit which he teamed with a matching waistcoat and a white shirt as he posed on the red carpet.
The television actor, 66, opted to wear his shirt open without a tie and and donned a pair of grey-framed glasses.
Morfydd Clark showed off her glamorous sense of style in a off-the-shoulder black tiered floor-length dress which was adorned with silver sequins.
The The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star accessorised with a pair of silver earrings for the awards.
Aimee Lou Wood looked chic in a black sleeveless mini dress which finished above the knee, with the star donning a pair of matching tights.
The Sex Education star, 29, struck a number of poses on the red carpet and boosted her height by wearing a pair of open-toed black heels.
Aimee Lou Wood looked chic in a black sleeveless mini dress which finished above the knee, with the star donning a pair of matching tights
The backless satin dress left plenty of skin on show and her tattoo was visible on her arm, while she accessorised with a pair of silver hoop earrings
Aimee waved to film fans who waited outside the venue to spot the stars as they arrived for the bash
Fiona Shaw wore a midnight blue satin floor-length dress which she wore open at the collar, with the garment being cinched in at the waist
The Irish film actress appeared in good spirits as she posed on the red carpet, throwing her arms in the air and pulling a funny face
Canadian actor and filmmaker Dan Levy, known for his role in sitcom Schitt’s Creek, looked smart in a black suit which he teamed with an oversized black and white tie
Alexandra Burke looked glamorous in a midnight blue gown with a satin neckline which she teamed with a matching clutch purse and a pair of black heels and
The backless satin dress left plenty of skin on show and her tattoo was visible on her arm, while she accessorised with a pair of silver hoop earrings.
Fiona Shaw wore a midnight blue satin floor-length dress which she wore open at the collar, with the garment being cinched in at the waist.
The Irish film actress appeared in good spirits as she posed on the red carpet, throwing her arms in the air and pulling a funny face.
Canadian actor and filmmaker Dan Levy, known for his role in sitcom Schitt’s Creek, looked smart in a black suit which he teamed with an oversized black and white tie.
British Independent Film Awards 2023 WINNERS
Best British Independent Film
All Of Us Strangers – Andrew Haigh, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Sarah Harvey – WINNER
Femme – Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping, Myles Payne, Sam Ritzenberg
How To Have Sex – Molly Manning Walker, Ivana MacKinnon, Emily Leo, Konstantinos Kontovrakis
Rye Lane – Raine Allen-Miller, Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia, Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones
Scrapper – Charlotte Regan, Theo Barrowclough
Best Joint Lead Performance
Lola Campbell, Harris Dickinson – Scrapper
David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah – Rye Lane
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George MacKay – Femme – WINNER
Best Lead Performance
Jodie Comer – The End We Start From
Mia McKenna-Bruce – How To Have Sex – WINNER
Tia Nomore – Earth Mama
Nabhaan Rizwan – In Camera
Andrew Scott – All Of Us Strangers
Tilda Swinton – The Eternal Daughter
Best Director
Raine Allen-Miller – Rye Lane
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping – Femme
Andrew Haigh – All Of Us Strangers – WINNER
Molly Manning Walker – How To Have Sex
Charlotte Regan – Scrapper
Best Screenplay
Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia – Rye Lane
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping – Femme
Andrew Haigh – All Of Us Strangers – WINNER
Molly Manning Walker – How To Have Sex
Charlotte Regan – Scrapper
Best Supporting Performance
Ritu Aryu – 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 – JOINT WINNER
Alia Shawkat – Drift
Shaun Thomas – How To Have Sex – JOINT WINNER
Katherine Waterston – The End We Start From
Best Feature Documentary
Another Body – Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn, Isabel Freeman, Elizabeth Woodward
Bobi Wine: The People’s President – Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp, John Battsek
If The Streets Were On Fire – Alice Russell, Gannesh Rajah – WINNER
Lyra – Alison Millar, Jackie Doyle
Occupied City – Steve Mcqueen, Bianca Stitger, Floor Onrust, Anna Smith-Tenser
Breakthrough Performance
Le’Shantey Bonsu – Girl
Lola Campbell – Scrapper
Priya Kansara – Polite Society
Mia McKenna-Bruce – How To Have Sex
Vivian Oparah – Rye Lane – WINNER
Best Debut Screenwriter
Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia – Rye Lane
Sam H Freeman, Ng Choon Ping – Femme
Molly Manning Walker – How To Have Sex
Nida Manzoor – Polite Society – WINNER
Charlotte Regan – Scrapper
The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director)
Raine Allen-Miller – 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
Theo Barrowclough – Scrapper – WINNER
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
Best Debut Director – Feature Documentary
Chloe Abrahams – The Taste Of Mango – WINNER
Sophie Compton, Reuben Hamlyn – Another Body
Ella Glendining – Is There Anybody Out There?
Alice Russell – If The Streets Were On Fire
Christopher Sharp – Bobi Wine: The People’s President [Also Directed By Moses Bwayo]
The Raindance Maverick Award
If The Streets Were On Fire – Alice Russell, Gannesh Rajah – WINNER
Is There Anybody Out There? – Ella Glendining, Janine Marmot
Name Me Lawand – Edward Lovelace
Raging Grace – Paris Zarcilla, Chi Thai
Red Herring – Kit Vincent, Ed Owles
Best British Short Film
Christopher At Sea – Tom C J Brown, Laure Desmazières, Emmanuel-Alain Raynal, Pierre Baussaron, Amanda Miller, Hannah Stolarski, Nick Read, Emily-Jane Brown
Festival Of Slaps – Abdou Cissé, Cheri Darbon, George Telfer – WINNER
Lions – Beru Tessema, Ama Ampadu
Muna – Warda Mohamed, Angela Moneke, Simon Hatton
The Talent – Thomas May Bailey, Emma D’arcy, Ellen Spence
Best International Independent Film
Anatomy Of A Fall – Justine Triet, Arthur Harari, Marie-Ange Luciani, David Thion – WINNER
Fallen Leaves – Aki Kauriskmäki
Fremont – Babak Jalali, Carolina Cavalli, Marjaneh Moghimi, Sudnya Shroff, Rachael Fung
Monster – Hirokazu Kore-eda, Yuji Sakamoto, Genki Kawamura, Kenji Yamada
Past Lives – Celine Song, David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler
Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actor to British Film
Stephen Graham
Special jury prize
We Are Parable
BIFA craft winners (previously announced)
Best casting – Isabella Odoffin for How To Have Sex
Best cinematography – Jamie D. Ramsay for All Of Us Strangers
Best costume design – Buki Ebiesuwa for Femme
Best editing – Jonathan Alberts for All Of Us Strangers
Best effects – Jonathan Gales, Richard Baker for The Kitchen
Best music supervision – Connie Farr for All Of Us Strangers
Best make-up and hair design – Marie Deehan for Femme
Best original music – Kwes for Rye Lane
Best production design – Nathan Parker for The Kitchen
Best sound – Mark Jenkin for Enys Men
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