The Orange Rising Star Award in 2009 was won by writer/director Noel Clarke.
The British public voted Adulthood writer and director, Noel Clarke, the Orange Rising Star in 2009.
Clarke collected the prestigious Award from previous winner, Shia Labeouf, at the Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 8 February 2009.
The Orange Rising Star Award recognises five international actors and actresses who have demonstrated exceptional talent and have begun to capture the imagination of the public as a star in the making.
The Award is unique as it is the only Award presented at the Orange British Academy Film Awards to be voted for by the British public. Voting took place via text and on the Orange website
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