The Personal History of David Copperfield, the Dickens adaptation starring Dev Patel and directed by Armando Iannucci, has emerged as the front runner for the British independent film awards (Bifa) with 11 nominations, including best British independent film and best actor for Patel.
Another auteur piece, the Joanna Hogg-directed The Souvenir, also did well, with eight nominations, including best director.
Surprisingly, though, despite receiving a nod for best screenplay, Iannucci has not been nominated for best director.
Although it has not yet been released in the UK, The Personal History of David Copperfield won wide praise after its premiere at the Toronto film festival and its subsequent opening slot at the London film festival.