British Independent Film Awards 2005

The rich diversity of British film making was celebrated last week at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs). Tiscali were there on the Red Carpet. Take an exclusive look at the stars including Kiera Knightley arriving and being interviewed.

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This year's awards were hosted by actor James Nesbitt. We caught up with him just before he went on stage.

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The top honours of this year's BIFAs were shared between a sweeping tale of romance and politics, The Constant Gardener, and the claustrophobic horror of The Descent. The best British film award was presented by Professer X himself, Patrick Stewart.

Watch him present the award

Here are the winners in full:

Best British Independent Film
The Constant Gardener

Best Actor
Ralph Fiennes, The Constant Gardener

Best Actress
Rachel Weisz, The Constant Gardener

Best Supporting Actor/Actress
Rosamund Pike

Most Promising Newcomer
Emily Barclay

Best Director
Neil Marshall, The Descent

Best Screenplay
Frank Cottrell Boyce, Millions

Douglas Hickox Award (Debut Director)
Annie Griffin, Festival

Best Technical Achievement
Jon Harris, Editing, The Descent

Best Achievement in Production
Gypo

Best Foreign Film
Downfall

Best Documentary
The Liberace of Baghdad

Best Short Film
Six Shooter

The Raindance Award
Evil Aliens

Richard Harris Award
Tilda Swinton

Special Jury Award
Presented to Sandy Liebersen

Variety UK Personality of the Year Award
Keira Knightley