The Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer category at the EE British Academy Film Awards always provides an exciting peek into the future of British filmmaking. Words by Toby Weidmann | Nominees imagery used with kind permission from the distributors

Life in the film industry is as varied as they come, with each project bringing new challenges, obstacles and experiences.

Trailblazing editor Thelma Schoonmaker is almost as synonymous with the films of Martin Scorsese as the director himself. Words by Christina Newland