As previously announced, Fiennes (Hamlet) was honored with the Richard Harris Award for outstanding contribution by an actor to British film. Redgrave (Long Day's Journey Into Night) was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Coriolanus," which also starred and was directed by Fiennes. Olivia Colman, who has been cast in the upcoming West End production of Noel Coward's Hay Fever, was named Best Actress for her work in "Tyrannosaurus," which also took home the award for Best British Independent Film and Best Debut Director (Paddy Considine).
Other winners included Best Actor Michael Fassbender ("Shame"), Best Supporting Actor Michael Smiley ("Kill List"), and Best Director Lynne Ramsey ("We Need To Talk About Kevin").
For more information and a complete list of winners, visit bifa.org.uk.