Join Cookie N Screen and I'm With Geek from 6pm we live tweet the event.
And click here for a reminder of the nominees this.
RED CARPET - LIVE BLOG
6.00pm - It's here! Let's join the BIFA's on the Red Carpet!
6. 08pm - So live stream doesn't start until 8pm. But here is some pictures of the event!
So many glasses, so little time. We are almost ready for tonight! Follow #MBIFA pic.twitter.com/cL3l5TJFo9
— Moët BIFA (@BIFA_film) December 7, 2014
6:19pm - Red Carpet loveliness has begun.
RT @film4insider: Tonight we're off to the @BIFA_film awards! pic.twitter.com/a3sHYyNTN8
— Raindance Film Fest (@Raindance) December 7, 2014
HANDS UP WHO'S READY FOR SOME BIG BRILLIANT BRIT INDIE TALENT? #MBIFA
— Moët BIFA (@BIFA_film) December 7, 2014
Actor James norton has arrived #mbifa pic.twitter.com/SBkllKb5Bj
— Be The Red Carpet (@Betheredcarpet) December 7, 2014
6.49pm - Best Actor Timothy Spall is on the red carpet. His son Rafe is also nominated for an award tonight
I'm torn between O'Connell and Gleeson for Best Actor #MBIFA http://t.co/YBjxIVqtbd
— Cookie N Screen (@CookieNScreen) December 7, 2014
7.10pm - OH OH SO IS KEIRA KNIGHTLEY
Keira knightly best actress nominee is on the #mbifa red carpet pic.twitter.com/hx7VmJPIpG
— Be The Red Carpet (@Betheredcarpet) December 7, 2014
Lovely #BenedictCumberbatch on red carpet for #BIFAS pic.twitter.com/EC4c8znkRt
— Charlie Girling (@charlie_girling) December 7, 2014
We love emma Thompson she looks fabulous #mbifa pic.twitter.com/v9c6RKiqdw
— Be The Red Carpet (@Betheredcarpet) December 7, 2014
RT @bbcnewsents: At the British Independent Film Awards where host Simon Bird promises a "mischievous" evening #MBIFA pic.twitter.com/LRAknY6RAk
— Raindance NYC (@Raindance_NYC) December 7, 2014
Hunger games Stanley tucci member of #mbifa jury on the red carpet pic.twitter.com/RJKqxXPX6B
— Be The Red Carpet (@Betheredcarpet) December 7, 2014
7:39pm - Knightley looks amazing in her winter inspired dress!
Mais uma #KeiraKnightley #BIFAS #MBIFA pic.twitter.com/Nepn6ZEwRs
— Clara (@AlwaysKnightley) December 7, 2014
7:57pm - New Bond cast member and Best Supporting Actor nominee Andrew Scott has arrived
Andrew Scott arriving at the #MBIFA! pic.twitter.com/YTtanXylTL
— Andrew Scott Online (@andrwscttonline) December 7, 2014
#BenedictCumberbatch helping everyone get drunk with our fav fizzy @Moet_UK! pic.twitter.com/FXCCnHHpEi
— Moët BIFA (@BIFA_film) December 7, 2014
The Ceremony - Live Blog
8.07pm - The Pride gays have arrived! Oh yes!
8.10pm - The Imitation Game is brilliant if a bit Biopic!
8.11pm - Not taking away from Cumberbatch's performance as it's one of the few to make me cry this year
8.12pm -Welcome the ladies who made it possible!!
8:13pm - Support #MBIFA Support Independent Awards. Suport Filmmakers!
8.14pm - Simon Bird is our host. Nice tune!!!
8.15pm - "The Inbetweeners - arthouse cinema" Good joke!
8:18pm - This is why BIFA's are better. It's fucking hilarious.
8.19pm - A joke for Hey U Guys!!!
8.20pm - We prefer the BIFA's
8.20pm - "Criminally underappreciated Benedict Cumberbatch"
8.21pm - Favourite host so far "let's doll out some motherfucking baubles"
8.23pm - Best International Independent Award goes too....... BOYHOOD!
8.25pm - Yes! 12 year cinematic project that deserved to win because yes, it's astonishing. (Though, I did one Fruitvale Station to win)
8.27pm - Best Technical Achievement goes too.... Stephen Rennicks for his music for Frank!
8.32pm - "Beating heart of the film industry" says Helen Mirren
8.34pm - Most Promising Newcomer goes too....Most Promising Newcomer goes too... Sameena Jabeen Ahmed! When it' released, go watch it. It's outstanding
8.35pm - The Raindance Award goes to ... LUNNNNAAA!! Good because yes. Amazing
8.41pm - We can all do it. That's what these awards tell us.
8.43pm - Best Documentary Award goes to ... NEXT GOAL WINS
8.45pm - Not really a massive sporting fan but the film is pretty ace!
8.46pm - If I'm not mistaken, the team also won Breakthrough Artist from BAFTA this year
8.49pm - Look, it's our BFF
8.51pm - Fantastic tribute to Chris Collins who passed away last month
8.53pm - Special Jury prize goes to John Boorman! Amazing montage!!
8.56pm - How can you not be inspired by this body of work?
9.02pm - First Bond, now this. 2015 will be THE YEAR OF ANDREW SCOTT
9.04pm - Best Short Film goes to...... The Karman Line
9.08pm - This is my favourite speech. Beautiful, inspiring, funny.
9.11pm - Best Supporting Actress goes to... Imedla Staunton
9.13pm - Holy shit, I'm proud for Pride!!!
9.19pm - The Variety Award goes to Benedict Cumberbatch. It's a massive movie montage of Cumberbatch work. I can't breathe. THIS is what I want for Christmas
9.21pm - Brilliant speech. I certainly feel inspired. Do you? We can do it!
Congratulations Benedict Cumberbatch! #MBIFA Waiting to see you in Hamlet Barbican next year! pic.twitter.com/LrPauGQKGl
— AMovieTheatreGoer (@MovieTheatrGoer) December 7, 2014
9.29pm - Bless Jane Pollard, I feel so happy for you.
9.30pm - "A huge thrill" Ian Forsyth
9.32pm - Best Screenplay Award goes too Jon Ronson and Peter Straughan
9.35pm - Frank is amazing, by the way. For nayseyers
9.37pm - Best Achievement In Production goes to The Goob
9.40pm - Not actually seen The Goob but I do want to see it...
9.44pm - Best Actress goes to... Gugu Mbatha-Raw for Belle
9.46pm - Phenomenal performance. Classy, emotional, powerful. Go watch Belle
9.47pm - First lead, first AMAZING
9.50pm - Oh my god. YESSSSSSSS 71! Well done Demange for Best Director Award. His first film and it's phenomenal!
9.55pm - BRENDAN GLEESON WON BEST ACTOR FOR CALVARY! THE STARS ARE BRIGHT TONIGHT!
10.00pm - Emma Thompson is the recipient of the Richard Harris Achievement Award...Bring on the drunk speech!!!!
10.09pm An Emma Thompson Movie Montage - Bring it
10:17pm - She's drunk and I love it
10.22pm - The Best Independent Film Award goes to... PRIDE!
WELL DONE! It's much deserved, fantastic. Heart -warming and brilliant!
Well done to all the winners from tonight's award ceremnoty. More importantly, thank you to Moet British Independent Film Awards for a stellar night! And thank you to Tessa and Johanna!