British Independent Film Awards 1998
The first presentation of the British Independent Film Awards in 1998 took place on October 29, 1998 in the Royal Café in London in front of 400 guests. The event was moderated by Keith Allen .
The most successful film at this award premiere was My Name is Joe by director Ken Loach, with a total of three awards (best film, best director, best screenplay) and two other nominations. Ken Loach was also honored for his life's work.
jury
- Bobby Allen
- Mark Shivas, producer
- Wendy Palmer
- Martin Myers
- Kay Mellor
- Steve Kenis
- Kirk Jones, agent
- Lora Fox Gamble, producer
- Grace Carley
- Tim Bevan
- Paul Webster
Nominations and Awards
| price | Original designation | Nominations | Award winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best British Independent Film | Best British Independent Film |
|
My name is Joe |
| Best English-language foreign independent film | Best Foreign Independent Film - English Language |
|
Boogie Nights |
| Best foreign language independent film | Best Foreign Independent Film - Foreign Language |
|
Love and lies |
| Best actor | Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film |
|
Ray Winstone |
| Best Actress | Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film |
|
Kathy Burke |
| Best director | Best Director of a British Independent Film |
|
Ken Loach |
| Douglas Hickox Award | The Douglas Hickox Award |
|
Shane Meadows |
| Best newcomer | Most promising newcomer |
|
Laila Morse |
| Best script | Best screenplay |
|
Paul Laverty |
| Best production | Best Achievement In Production |
|
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels |
Further prices
- Producer of the Year: Philippa Braithewaite
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Ken Loach
- Special Jury Prize: Nik Powell
