With the BAFTAs around the corner on February 8th, SP have been looking who in the community could potentially snatch up awards in each category. To no surprise at all, members are dotted all over the nomination list all across the filmmaking spectrum.

Outstanding Debut by British Writer, Director or Producer.

Andrew de Lotbiniere is up for this award as Producer of ‘Kajaki: The True Story.‘A suspenseful recreation of a horrific event that took place during the Afghan war; the film follows a small unit of soldiers. One of the patrol sets off a land mine, causing devastating effects, initiating a desperate rescue mission.

Best Editing

Jinx Godfrey has been nominated for this award for his work on ‘The Theory Of Everything‘ – The life of Stephen Hawking through university, his discovery of ALS and an insight into his life with Jane Wilde. 

Best Documentary

There is no stopping these three who have been shortlisted for the Oscar’s Documentary Category and won a BIFA award:

Virunga – Orlando van Einsiedel – Oscar Shortlisted.

20,000 Days on Earth – Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard – BIFA Directional Debut Award.
CITIZENFOUR – Britdoc UK distribution headed by member Luke Moody – Oscar Shortlisted.

Best British Short Film

Oscar Sharp, Tiernan Hanby & Campbell Beaton wrote, directed and produced The Karman Line – a story about a mother who gets a rare condition and gradually starts to rise in the air.This magical/surrealistic tale also won Best British Short at BIFA.

Emotional Fusebox – produced and directed by members Michael Berliner and Rachael Turnnard is also up for this award.

Best British Short Animation

Monkey Love Experiments‘ – Directors and Writers Ainslie Henderson and Will Anderson are the only members in the animation category.

There you have it, some fierce competition at BAFTA this year – and some major achievements by SP members. Some interesting people to be inspired by and keep in mind for future collaborations. You never know what might be around the corner…