“Ex Machina” sci-fi wins big at British Independent Film Awards

“Ex Machina” sci-fi wins big at British Independent Film Awards

PanARMENIAN.Net - Alex Garland’s sci-fi movie “Ex Machina” was the big winner at the British Independent Film Awards, taking four prizes, AceShowbiz reports. The movie won best film, Garland took the prizes for director and screenplay, and the craft award was picked up by Andrew Whitehurst for the film’s visual effects. The ceremony, which was hosted by Richard Ayoade, took place at London’s Old Billingsgate Market Sunday, December 6.

Tom Hardy won best actor for his dual role as Ronnie and Reggie Kray in “Legend,” and Saoirse Ronan picked up the best actress prize for “Brooklyn.” Ronan said: “I was very, very lucky. I was given the opportunity to honor a journey and a story that is very close to my heart.”

Brendan Gleeson nabbed the supporting actor award for “Suffragette,” while Olivia Colman took the supporting actress prize for “The Lobster.”

The Variety Award, which recognises a director, actor, writer or producer who has made a global impact and helped to focus the international spotlight on the U.K., was presented to Kate Winslet. “I absolutely love acting. I love it more and more,” Winslet said. “Independent film has been my best friend for 23 years, and continues to enrich my life beyond measure. Independent film is where I have learned the most and laughed the most.”

The award for international independent film was taken by “Room.” Jacob Tremblay, the young star of the film, collected the award with the producers. The Raindance Discovery Award went to “Orion: The Man Who Would Be King.”

The documentary honor went to “Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance,” and the producers of the year were Paul Katis and Andrew De Lotbiniere for “Kajaki: The True Story.” Stephen Fingleton was named best debut director for “The Survivalist.”

Abigail Hardingham was named Most Promising Newcomer for her performance in “Nina Forever,” while “Edmond” took the short film award.

Among those attending were Winslet, Ronan, Marion Cotillard, Alicia Vikander, Charlotte Rampling, Agyness Deyn, Colin Farrell, Helena Bonham Carter, Luke Evans, Julie Walters and Carey Mulligan.

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