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~'romHarrow to , slumdogboy takes top prize . LOUISE JURY the washing-uI),,,,It keeps me Chief Arts Correspondent grounded. " It was Patel's mother, Anita, a care• , Sienna Miller and worker,who secured his break in acting ;KeiniKnightley were among the stellar after she spotted an advert for an audi• nominees at one of British film's most tion for what became the cult E4series glittering celebrations .. Skins. He had only ever done school But while they went home disap• plays until then ... pointed, one of the biggest winners was Patel, whose father, Raj,is an account• , a teenager from Harrow ant, said both his parents had been plucked from obscurity to play the lead incredibly supportive in a ratheruncon• in by Trainspot• ventional way. ting director . "When we go to community events, Patel, 18,was named most promising everyone asks them what their son does newcomer at the British Independent and when I don't comply with the norm Film Awards last night where Slumdog of doctor or accountant, everyone's Millionaire also took the top prizes of faces drop. They really have been my best movie and best director. rock, and my mum especially. The film tells the story of a young "Skins was a surreal experience for "slumdog" - played by Patel- whose me," he added. "Youcan probably see I success in answering questions on didn't have self-confidence." India's Who Wants ToBeA Millionaire But from that he was chosen by Boyle defies expectations. to be the sole British cast member in Boyle, who lives in east , Slumdog Millionaire that is proving a hailed his young star as a great new hit in America and opens in Britain talent in the same league as David next month. Thewlis and , both of Two other FilmFour movies were the whom received special awards at last other major winners last night. night's ceremony at the Old Billings• Hunger,the harrowing story oCBobby gate Market., Sands's IRAhunger strike, won the best "He's a very talented young lad. He debut director's honour for Steve comesfrom an Indian background but McQueen. It was the first feature film it's a big ask to come to Bombay and from the -winning artist. play a local among a completely Bol- It also took the best actor award for lywoodcast," Boyle said. - , who plays Sands, PateI said it was brilliant to win the and best technical achievement forSean award in the city where he still lives at Bobbitt, th~ director of photography. was set and filmed in north London, Empty-handed: home with his parents. McQueen,39,who remembers hearing also took two prizes. Eddie Marsan won "It's such an amazing confidence news of the hunger strikes while grow• best supporting actor and Alexis Zeger• and Sienna Miller boostfor someone who's as new to act• ingup in west London, said he was man best supporting actress. They both at the British ing as me," he said. "That's the weird pleased that the Bifas and the people of paid tribute to its star, Sally Hawkins. Independent Film thing. I live these two different lives Britain had "embraced a film about a Stars including Anne-Marie Duff,Sir Awards, where where I'm Danny Boyle's lead out in period of history that was overlooked , Francesca Annis and they failed to win India then I go home and my mum is for 27years". were among the guests awards saying, make your bed and help with 's Happy-Go-Lucky,which at last night's ceremony.

Bombay : British Independent Film: Slurndog Most promisil1g newcomer: Dev Patel • Danriy Boyle's Millionaire ' Slumdog Millionaire drama Slumdog Director: Danny Boyle - Slumdog Achievement iri production: The Escapist Millionaire won Millionaire·' . Raindance Award: Zebra Crossings best film, best The Douglas HockoxAward [Best debut Technical achievement: Cinematography director and director]: Steve McQueen - Hunger, -;- for Hunger most promising Screenplay: Martin McDonagh - In Bruges Documentary: Man onWire newcomer Actress: Vera Farmiga - The Boy in the British short: Soft Striped Pyjamas Foreign film: Waltz With Bashir Actor: Michael Fassbender L.. Hunger The Harris Award [for Supporting actress: Alexis Zegerm,Jn • .Outstanding Contribution to British Happy-Go-Lucky Film]: . Suppprting actor: Eddie Marsan • The Variety Award: Michael Sheen Happy-Go-Lucky The Special Jury Prize: Joe Dunton