British Independent Film Awards 2008

2008 British Independent Film Awards
2008 British Independent Film Award nominations: October 28, 2008
2008 British Independent Film Award winners: Old Billingsgate Market in London on November 30, 2008
 

 
The romantic fantasy Slumdog Millionaire (above, top photo), about a poor young man (best newcomer winner Dev Patel) who gets a chance to become a millionaire on an Indian TV game show, was the top winner at the 2008 British Independent Film Awards, bagging trophies for best British independent film and best director (Danny Boyle).
The Douglas Hickox award for debut director went to Steve McQueen for the Anglo-Irish political drama Hunger (above, lower photo). Hunger also won awards for actor Michael Fassbender, who plays real-life Republican leader Bobby [...]