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Pillion claims top honor at 2025 British Independent Film Awards
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Harry Lighton's debut feature 'Pillion' dominated the 2025 British Independent Film Awards, winning Best British Independent Film along with three other categories. The ceremony, held at London's Roundhouse, celebrated emerging talent with awards for films like 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Sentimental Value.' Key performances by Robert Aramayo and Jay Lycurgo also took home honors.
Sophy Romvari's debut feature Blue Heron has emerged as the best-reviewed film of 2026 so far, according to Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. The Canadian family drama, which world premiered at Locarno and won awards at Toronto, is now rolling out in theaters across North America via Janus Films. Director Romvari drew from her own family experiences to craft the autobiographical story.
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The cyber heist thriller LifeHack, which premiered at SXSW in 2025, has been acquired for North American distribution and is set for a wide U.S. release on May 15. Directed by Ronan Corrigan, the film boasts a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and features a cast including Georgie Farmer and Yasmin Finney. Producers Timur Bekmambetov and executive producer Michael Fassbender highlight its fresh take on youth and digital crime.
Australia's longest-running short film festival, the St Kilda Film Festival, has unveiled its 2025 award nominees, offering over $40,000 in cash and prizes across 14 categories. Several films received multiple nominations, with records set for the number of entries and screenings this year. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in June.
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Filmmaking partners Ronald and Mary Bronstein are celebrating a milestone year, with both receiving nominations for their recent projects Marty Supreme and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. In their first joint interview, the couple reflects on over two decades of collaboration, from early indie films to current acclaim. Backed by A24, the films showcase their shared empathetic storytelling amid personal and professional challenges.