‘Lobster,’ ’45 Years’ and ‘Macbeth’ lead the British Independent Film Award nominations

LONDON, Nov. 3 (UPI) — The Lobster was nominated for a leading seven British Independent Film Awards in London on Tuesday.

45 Years and Macbeth earned six nominations apiece, while Amy, Brooklyn and Ex Machina racked up five nods.

Winners are to be announced Dec. 6 at a ceremony at Old Billingsgate.

“BIFA’s committed voters watched over 260 films this year — more than ever,” Laurence Green, chairman of the BIFA board, said in a statement. “After thousands of hours of viewing, nearly 30 jury meetings and two rounds of voting, their nominations cover a breathtaking range of British films and filmmaking talent. With the support of the [British Film Institute,] BIFA is delighted to be making it possible for the public to see these films before the winners are announced, bringing them to cinemas right across the United Kingdom and so giving audiences the chance to discover the very best of British film for themselves.”

The nominees for the top prizes are:

Best British Independent Film
45 Years
Amy
Ex Machina
The Lobster
Macbeth

Best Documentary
Amy
Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance
How to Change the World
Palio
A Syrian Love Story

Best Director
Andrew Haigh 45 Years
Asif Kapadia Amy
Alex Garland Ex Machina
Yorgos Lanthimos The Lobster
Justin Kurzel Macbeth

Best Screenplay
Andrew Haigh 45 Years
Nick Hornby Brooklyn
Alex Garland Ex Machina
Amy Jump High-Rise
Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou The Lobster

Best Actress
Marion Cotillard Macbeth
Carey Mulligan Suffragette
Charlotte Rampling 45 Years
Saoirse Ronan Brooklyn
Alicia Vikander The Danish Girl

Best Actor
Tom Courtenay 45 Years
Colin Farrell The Lobster
Michael Fassbender Macbeth
Tom Hardy Legend
Tom Hiddleston High-Rise

Best Supporting Actress
Helena Bonham Carter Suffragette
Olivia Colman The Lobster
Anne-Marie Duff Suffragette
Sienna Miller High-Rise
Julie Walters Brooklyn

Best Supporting Actor
Luke Evans High-Rise
Brendan Gleeson Suffragette
Domhnall Gleeson Brooklyn
Sean Harris Macbeth
Ben Whishaw The Lobster