The 40th London Evening Standard British Film Awards winners were announced last night at a ceremony, hosted by Stephen Mangan, at the London Film Museum on the South Bank and celebrated what was an incredible year for British cinema.
The Standard’s editor, Sarah Sands, said: “Thanks in part to the extraordinary success of Skyfall – a truly big British movie, delivered with a panache Hollywood could envy – 2012 also highlighted the creativity, vision and talent of a new generation of British film-makers, actors and actresses.”
Best Actress award; Andrea Riseborough (Shadow Dancer)
Best Actor award; Toby Jones (Berberian Sound System)
London Film Award for Technical Achievement; Jacqueline Durran (Anna Karenina)
Film of the Year; Skyfall
Peter Sellers Award for Comedy; Sightseers
Most Promising Newcomer; Sally El Hosaini
Best Documentary Award; The Imposter
Best Screenplay; Malcolm campbell (What Richard Did)
Editor’s Award; Sacha baron Cohen