[with info from The Independant]

The nominees for 2004 British Independent Film Awards (Bifas) were released today, and it was announced that J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter author, will receive a special award for her contribution to the industry after film adaptations of her books have proved massive hits.

The winners of the awards, which will be announced on November 30, will be chosen by a jury chaired by Anthony Minghella, the director. Members of the jury include the actors Christian Slater and Cate Blanchett, who played Galadriel in Lord of the Rings, and the artist Sam Taylor-Wood.

Published October 26, 2004