‘Elsinore,’ ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Animol’ Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations

The biographical drama Elsinore leads the 2026 British Independent Film Awards nominations with 12 nods. Directed by Simon Stone, the Studiocanal feature stars Andrew Scott as Ian Charleson. Key nominations include Best British Independent Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Performance categories feature Andrew Scott, Erin Doherty, Bella Ramsey, and Juliette Binoche. Other leading films nominated for the BIFAs include Animol and I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, while Scott remains a top contender for Best Lead Performance.