British Independent Film Award for Best Joint Lead Performance

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British Independent Film Award for Best Joint Lead Performance
Awarded forBest Joint Leading Performance
CountryUnited Kingdom
Presented byBIFA
First award2022
Currently held byTim Key and Tom Basden – The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025)
Websitewww.bifa.film

The British Independent Film Award for Best Joint Lead Performance is an annual award given by the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). The award was first presented in the 2022 ceremony. Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance were the first recipients of the award for their work in The Silent Twins.

From 1998 to 2021, leading performances were rewarded with two categories separated by gender: Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. The change was made in 2022, creating this category alongside Best Lead Performance and Best Supporting Performance.[1]

Winners and nominees

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Letitia Wright won for The Silent Twins (2022).
Kneecap (members Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara pictured) won for Kneecap (2024).

2020s

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Year Performer Film Character
2022
(25th)
[2]		 Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance The Silent Twins June and Jennifer Gibbons
Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal Aftersun Sophie and Calum
Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Leo Grande / Connor and Nancy Stokes / Susan Robinson
Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear Men Harper Marlowe and Geoffrey
2023
(26th)
[3]		 Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George MacKay Femme Jules and Preston
Lola Campbell and Harris Dickinson Scrapper Georgie and Jason
David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah Rye Lane Dom and Yas
2024
(27th)
[4]		 Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh Kneecap Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí
Joseph Quinn and Saura Lightfoot-Leon Hoard Michael and Maria
Katy O'Brian and Kristen Stewart Love Lies Bleeding Jackie Cleaver and Louise "Lou" Langston
Jason Patel and Ben Hardy Unicorns Aysha and Luke
2025
(28th)
[5] 		Tim Key and Tom Basden The Ballad of Wallis Island Charles Heath and Herb McGwyer
Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar Brides Doe and Muna
Andrea Riseborough and Brenda Blethyn Dragonfly Colleen and Elsie

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BIFA ANNOUNCES NEW CATEGORIES FOR THE 2022 AWARDS". BIFA. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  2. ^ Szalai, Georg (4 November 2022). "British Independent Film Awards: Debut Movies 'Aftersun,' 'Blue Jean' Lead Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  3. ^ "BIFA 2023 Winners Announced". BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  4. ^ Shafer, Ellise (2024-11-05). "'Kneecap,' 'Love Lies Bleeding' Lead British Independent Film Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  5. ^ Ford, Lily; Szalai, Georg (3 November 2025). "British Independent Film Awards: 'My Father's Shadow' and 'Pillion' Lead Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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