Rose Glass was a BIFA winner in 2020 for Saint Maud. Her sophomore feature, the blistering noir Love Lies Bleeding, is a potent blend of romance, murder and drug enhanced bodybuilding free, which scores 12 nominations. Alongside Best British Independent Film are nominations for Best Director sponsored by Sky Cinema for Glass, Best Screenplay sponsored by Apple Original Films for Glass and Weronika Toilska, Best Joint Lead Performance for stars Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart, and eight craft nominations. These are Best Casting sponsored by Casting Society & Spotlight, Best Cinematography sponsored by Kodak & Molinare for Ben Fordesman, who won this award in 2020, Best Costume Design, Best Effects, Best Make-Up & Hair Design, Best Original Music sponsored by Universal Music Publishing Group for three-time nominated Clint Mansell, Best Production Design sponsored by ATC & Broadsword and Best Sound.
- Best British Independent Film
- Best Director
- Best Screenplay
- Best Joint Lead Performance - Katy O’Brian & Kristen Stewart
- Best Casting
- Best Cinematography
- Best Costume Design
- Best Effects
- Best Make-Up & Hair Design
- Best Original Music
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound
The winners are announced at a ceremony on 8 December in London.
