Elsinore Leads 2026 BIFA Nominations With 12 Nods
Simon Stone's film is up for best British independent film, with Andrew Scott and Billie Piper also nominated, according to Variety.
Elsinore leads the 2026 British Independent Film Awards nominations with 12 nods, the most of any film, according to Variety. Simon Stone's film is nominated for best British independent film and director, with Andrew Scott up for lead performance and Billie Piper for supporting performance.
I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning followed with eight nominations, while Animol earned seven. Effi O Blaenau and Queen at Sea each received six nominations, including best British independent film.
Extra Geography, Straight Circle and Florid each took five nominations. Tender Loving Care received three, among them best British independent film and best director.
The nominations were announced by Jay Lycurgo and Posy Sterling. Craft winners will be unveiled on Nov. 24 on BIFA's social channels, and the ceremony will take place on Dec. 6 at London's Roundhouse.
Elsinore's Festival Run
Elsinore opened the BFI London Film Festival. In the film, Andrew Scott portrays Ian Charleson, the Chariots of Fire star offered the role of Hamlet at London's National Theatre. Tender Loving Care is the final film from director Mike Leigh.
Quick answers
When are the 2026 British Independent Film Awards?
The ceremony takes place on Dec. 6 at London's Roundhouse. Craft winners will be announced on Nov. 24 on BIFA's social channels.
Which film has the most BIFA nominations in 2026?
Elsinore leads with 12 nominations, including best British independent film, director for Simon Stone, lead performance for Andrew Scott and supporting performance for Billie Piper.