# British Independent Film Awards: ‘Elsinore’ Leads Nominations

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/british-independent-film-awards-elsinore-leads-nominations/
- Published: 2026-11-03T10:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T10:31:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/british-independent-film-awards-elsinore-2026-1237211788/
- Topics: Americas, Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, Markets, UK, World

## Key points

- *Elsinore* leads the nominations with 12.
- *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning* earns eight nods.
- The BIFA ceremony is set for 6 December.

## Summary

Simon Stone’s *Elsinore*, starring Andrew Scott, leads the 2026 British Independent Film Awards nominations with 12 nods. The recognition spans major categories and craft awards, placing the film ahead of *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning* and *Animol*.

Clio Barnard’s *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning* has eight nominations, while Ashley Walters’ debut feature *Animol* has seven. The international film nominees include works by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Lee Chang-dong and Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo. Craft winners are due to be announced on 24 November, with the ceremony taking place at Camden’s Roundhouse on 6 December.

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