Sponsors 2011

Moët & Chandon

Moët has been the champagne of cinema for nearly a century, capturing the imagination of cinema’s brightest stars almost as soon as the film industry was born. Browsing through photos of the silver screen era’s glittering parties one is quite likely to see a bottle of Moët & Chandon. The mutual fascination between Moët and the movies is reflected in its presence at the world’s most prestigious international cinema events such as the Oscars, the Golden Globe Awards, the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival and now The Moët British Independent Film Awards. Last year, Moët & Chandon introduced Scarlett Johansson as the first Hollywood celebrity face of champagne. In short, Moët & Chandon is where the movies are, from Hollywood to international film festivals and events around the world.

Moët & Chandon is delighted to toast the achievements of the British Film Industry and support its most talented members.

BBC Films

BBC Films is the feature film-making arm of the BBC. It is firmly established at the forefront of British independent film-making and co-produces approximately eight films a year. Working in partnership with major international and UK distributors, including Miramax, PolyGram, Fox, Buena Vista, Pathé and UIP, BBC Films aims to make strong British films with range and ambition and is committed to finding and developing new talent, as well as collaborating with some of the foremost writers and directors in the industry, including Roger Michell and Stephen Frears. As well as cinema features, BBC Films has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking and acclaimed BBC television dramas in recent years, working with award-winning writer-directors such as Stephen Poliakoff, Dominic Savage and Francesca Joseph. BBC Films continues its commitment to make British films and television dramas of integrity and ambition while widening its scope to include international and American co-productions.

Variety

Variety is the leading publication for business entertainment news, recognized and respected throughout the world of show business. The Variety Group–Daily Variety, Daily Variety Gotham, Weekly Variety and Variety.com– are all owned by Reed Business Information (RBI), the largest business publisher in the U.S. RBI is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc (NYSE: RUK and ENL).

BFI

Soho House

Members' Club Sponsor Soho House opened in 1995 as an exclusive private members’ club for those in the film and media industries. Located in the heart of Soho, it is a haven away from the bustle of the streets below and a discreet getaway for members to enjoy good food and service. Since then, the group has expanded with an additional five Houses. This includes Babington House in Somerset, Electric House in Notting Hill, Soho House New York in New York’s Meat Packing District, High Road House in Chiswick and Shoreditch House in East London. Future sites are planned for London, West Hollywood, Miami, Berlin and Chicago beginning in 2009.

Zander Creative

Zander comprises a multi-discipline team with big agency backgrounds and global brand experience, but with a crucial mid-size agency advantage: We are nimble, flexible and collaborative. We are inventive. Think of us as the extension of your marketing team.

We specialise in the creation of dynamic and engaging multi-channel communications and partnerships for retail, drinks, lifestyle and entertainment brands.

Our client list includes The Moët British Independent Film Awards, Coca-Cola, Odeon Entertainment, Roxio, P2 Games, Dixons Retail, Taittinger, Maxxium, Blavod drinks, Welcome Break, M&S and Telenor.

We are currently working with BIFA to design and build their new website, plan and implement their social media strategy and create online video content.

Working Title

Studio Canal

Exile Media

Raindance

Raindance is unique. Founded in 1992, it has become Britain's leading independent film organisation, hosting training courses on all aspects of film production, and organising the Raindance Film Festival each October. By combining both training and exhibition directly, Raindance sets out to promote both independent films and filmmaking to a wider public. In 2007, Raindance launched internet distribution platform http://www.raindance.tv/ We are proud to be the founding sponsors of the British Independent Film Awards.

M.A.C.

M•A•C Cosmetics is proud to be the official make-up sponsor of BIFA and delighted to be supporting the Best Actress Award at this year's ceremony. M•A•C has become known as the premiere make-up brand by providing products to Makeup Artists creating the on-screen looks for top talent, working on-set at photo shoots and backstage at the international fashion shows. M•A•C can be found behind the scenes at award nights offering 'on-call' services to VIPs, directors, and film talent attending world film festivals, including the Toronto, Dubai, Deauville, Sundance and Tribeca, Doha, Pusan and London Film Festivals. During the past year M•A•C has supported 33 independent films and 30 feature films including The Kings Speech, Never Let Me Go, Made in Dagenham, Kick-Ass, Brighton Rock and Neds.

3 Mills Studios

3 Mills Studios is London’s largest Studio.

Just seven miles from central London, 3 Mills Studios is nestled on a picturesque and secure island oasis in the heart of London’s famous East End.

This unique studio is emerging as the home for stop motion animation in the UK as well as being discovered by some of the most successful independent filmmakers including Wes Anderson, Andrea Arnold, Danny Boyle, Tim Burton, David Cronenberg, Stephen Daldry, Mike Leigh, Ken Loach and Michael Winterbottom.

3 Mills Studios delivers a first- class service and extensive on site resources making 3 Mills Studios the ideal filming destination in London Production services and facilities include:

• 14 stages (totalling 108,000 sq ft)
• 10 rehearsal rooms * 200 production offices
• Locations and exteriors
• Prison exterior & cell set
• Extensive production services and ancillary facilities
• Excellent transport links
• Ample parking 

 Feature credits include ATTACK THE BLOCK, DAGENHAM GIRLS, DEEP BLUE SEA, EASTERN PROMISES, FANTASTIC MR FOX, FISH TANK, FRANKENWEENIE, NEVER LET ME GO, THE READER and many more.

Swarovski

Swarovski is proud to support The Moët British Independent Film Awards by supplying new trophies for this year’s exceptional winners. The award, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka for Swarovski Crystal Palace, celebrates Swarovski’s involvement in film and television. Since the start of the silver screen, Swarovski has worked hand in hand with costume and set designers, creating show-stopping jewels, costumes and film sets which capture the spotlight. The company’s reputation for the highest quality and largest variety of the finest cut crystal is unchallenged on and off the big screen, adorning sets and stars in classics such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Wizard of Oz, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and more recently The Young Victoria, Burlesque and Black Swan. In recent years Swarovski has sparkled at some of the industry’s most important events, including the Academy Awards, BFI London Film Festival, BAFTA LA Britannia Awards and the Costume Designers Guild Awards.