British Independent Film Awards: ‘Elsinore’ Leads Nominations

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.