A look back on a huge week for independent filmmaking in the UK. 🎬 National Lottery-funded, BFI-backed films took home an impressive 11 #BIFA2025 awards, celebrating exceptional directors, screenwriters, producers and actors. 🎬 Congratulations to all the winners, including Pillion, Lollipop, My Father’s Shadow and more, and to bifa_film for another fantastic event. Thanks to National Lottery players, this funding continues to support exceptional filmmaking across the UK. 💙 Images include a snapshot of the awards. #BecauseOfYou britishfilminstitute tnluk pillionmovie pillionfilm hlighton posysterling akinoladaviesjr