‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island’ and ‘A Want In Her’ were also key winners at the London ceremony.
EXCLUSIVE: “The commitment to telling raw and relevant stories… is unflinching and uncompromising,” says Bifa statement.
Watson joins previous awardees including Samantha Morton, Riz Ahmed and Daniel Day-Lewis.
‘The Ballad Of Wallis Island’ and ‘I Swear’ have also landed early wins.
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Asmae El Moudir’s Don’t Let The Sun Go Up On Me is screening at rough cut stage.
EXCLUSIVE: Appointments include Jon Barrenechea as business development director.
Final Park City/Salt Lake City edition runs January 22-February 1.
