BRIFF Winners 2021
BEST FEATURE FILMS
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"ELECTION NIGHT" directed by Neil Monaghan
"A nuanced take on a nightmare that is uncannily plausible. Boasting a one location mise-en-scène and superb performances from start to end, 'ELECTION NIGHT' is a must-see work of independent UK cinema." The Britain of "ELECTION NIGHT" is a society where the public are disillusioned with traditional politicians and the 'establishment.' Many believe in a new optimistic rhetoric from a firebrand socialist party, the Progressive Social Alliance. Others put their faith in a populist far-right movement, the New Britain Party, headed by former newspaper baron Dominic Drummond. As the election results pour in, five liberal-minded friends gather to watch the TV coverage. But outside NBP supporters are rioting and claiming a rigged election. There's a knock on the door and three people desperately seeking shelter from the violence enter the fray . . . "DOGWOOD" directed by Steve Sale
"An incredibly visceral tale of artistic triumph found within the confines of modern society. With its loose narrative and episodic structure, this film is a tone poem and an epic meditation on our throwaway society. A real achievement." Martin (Joe Newton) is a casualty of society. He is unappreciated and overworked as a salaryman in the city. With mounting pressure on his shoulders, he experiences a breakdown at work and loses his job. After visiting his childhood home to collect some possessions, he opts to not go home but instead chooses to live off grid in the vast woodland. Here he attempts to survive, to try and find himself again, through being amongst nature and his love of writing poetry. |
CATEGORY WINNERS
Animation
Documentary (short)
Drama
Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi
Lockdown Movie
Micro-Budget Movie
Music Video
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Comedy
Documentary (feature)
Experimental Film
LGBTQ+ Film
Made in Brighton
Micro Movie
Student Film
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AUDIENCE AWARD
"Plantlife" by Jonathan Buck
BEST PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Jake Henderson for "The Modern Way"
Annabel Rich for “Acting”
Marie & Marie Cornwell for “Court Number 5”
BRIGHTON ROCKS SPIRIT AWARD
Iain Chambers for “The Life and Dreams of Ergo PhizMiz”
John Harrigan and Foolish People for “Lightships”
Gavin Irvine for “Smoking No Smoking”, “2:40 to London” & “Daddy’s Note”
Jeanette Rourke & Ron Bambridge for “1000 Days”
CINEMATOGRAPHY
“Dogwood” by Steve Sale
DIRECTOR
Sian Astor-Lewis for "To Nowhere"
EDITING
“What’s in your Pocket?” by Kai Zammit
MISE-EN-SCENE
“Lightships” by John Harrigan & Foolish People
ORIGINAL SCORE
“Step into the Black?” by Daniel Satchell
SCREENPLAY
“Election Night” by Neil Monaghan
SOUND DESIGN
“EXTERNO” by Jonathan & Leandro Taub
SPECIAL EFFECTS
“Venus” by Andrew McGee
"Plantlife" by Jonathan Buck
BEST PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Jake Henderson for "The Modern Way"
Annabel Rich for “Acting”
Marie & Marie Cornwell for “Court Number 5”
BRIGHTON ROCKS SPIRIT AWARD
Iain Chambers for “The Life and Dreams of Ergo PhizMiz”
John Harrigan and Foolish People for “Lightships”
Gavin Irvine for “Smoking No Smoking”, “2:40 to London” & “Daddy’s Note”
Jeanette Rourke & Ron Bambridge for “1000 Days”
CINEMATOGRAPHY
“Dogwood” by Steve Sale
DIRECTOR
Sian Astor-Lewis for "To Nowhere"
EDITING
“What’s in your Pocket?” by Kai Zammit
MISE-EN-SCENE
“Lightships” by John Harrigan & Foolish People
ORIGINAL SCORE
“Step into the Black?” by Daniel Satchell
SCREENPLAY
“Election Night” by Neil Monaghan
SOUND DESIGN
“EXTERNO” by Jonathan & Leandro Taub
SPECIAL EFFECTS
“Venus” by Andrew McGee