The Sutherland Trophy was created in 1958 by the
British Film Institute
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as an annual award for "the maker of the most original and imaginative film introduced at the
National Film Theatre
BFI Southbank (from 1951 to 2007, known as the National Film Theatre) is the leading repertory cinema in the UK, specialising in seasons of classic, independent and non-English language films. It is operated by the British Film Institute.
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History
In 1997, the criteria changed to honour the maker of the most original and imaginative first feature screened during the
London Film Festival
The BFI London Film Festival is an annual film festival founded in 1957 and held in the United Kingdom, running for two weeks in October with co-operation from the British Film Institute. It screens more than 300 films, documentaries and shor ...
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The award is a sculpture in silver by Gerald Benney. It is presented on the closing night of the Festival. The award was named after the British Film Institute's patron,
George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 5th Duke of Sutherland.
List of winners
See also
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John Cassavetes Award
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Independent film
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, i ...
References
External links
British Film Institute
{{Sutherland Trophy
British film awards
British Film Institute
1958 establishments in the United Kingdom
Awards established in 1958
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