New blood awards
The New Blood Awards are a set of awards presented annually by the British Film Institute (BFI) to recognize and celebrate the work of new and emerging filmmakers in the UK. The awards are part of the BFI's New Blood initiative, which aims to support and develop the careers of young and emerging filmmakers.
The New Blood Awards were established in 2014 and are open to filmmakers who are 25 years old or under. The awards recognize excellence in a range of categories, including:
- Best Film: This award is given to the best film made by a new filmmaker.
- Best Director: This award is given to the best directorial debut.
- Best Screenplay: This award is given to the best screenplay written by a new filmmaker.
- Best Cinematography: This award is given to the best cinematography work by a new filmmaker.
- Best Editing: This award is given to the best editing work by a new filmmaker.
- Best Sound: This award is given to the best sound design and mixing work by a new filmmaker.
- Best Production Design: This award is given to the best production design work by a new filmmaker.
The winners of the New Blood Awards are selected by a jury of industry professionals and are announced at a ceremony held during the BFI London Film Festival. The awards are considered a prestigious honor for new and emerging filmmakers, and have helped to launch the careers of many successful filmmakers in the UK.
Some notable winners of the New Blood Awards include:
- 2014: The winner of the Best Film award was "The Falling" directed by Carol Morley.
- 2015: The winner of the Best Film award was "The Goob" directed by Guy Myhill.
- 2016: The winner of the Best Film award was "Under the Shadow" directed by Babak Anvari.
- 2017: The winner of the Best Film award was "A Dark Song" directed by Liam Gavin.
- 2018: The winner of the Best Film award was "The Boy Downstairs" directed by Sophie Brooks.
- 2019: The winner of the Best Film award was "The Last Tree" directed by Shola Amoo.
The New Blood Awards are an important part of the BFI's efforts to support and develop the careers of new and emerging filmmakers in the UK. The awards provide a platform for young filmmakers to showcase their work and gain recognition within the industry.