The Sutherland Trophy was created in 1958 by the British Film Institute (BFI) as an annual award for "the maker of the most original and imaginative [first or second] feature film introduced at the National Film Theatre during the year".[1][2] The award was named after a patron of the BFI, George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 5th Duke of Sutherland.[2]
In 1997, the criteria changed to honour the maker of the most original and imaginative first feature screened during the London Film Festival.[2]
The award is a sculpture in silver by Gerald Benney. It is presented on the closing night of the Festival.
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- ^ 'Tarnation' wins top prize at London Film Festival – Chron.com
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- ^ London film festival: British director Clio Barnard wins best newcomer, The Guardian
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- ^ "BFI London Film Festival announces 2012 award winners". BFI. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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- ^ "Russian Oscar Entry 'Leviathan' Takes Top Prize at London Film Fest". Variety. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "London Film Festival Closes With Well-Received 'Steve Jobs' And Femme-Dominated Awards Ceremony". Deadline Hollywood. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Certain Women, Raw triumph in London". Cineuropa. 17 October 2016.
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- ^ "2018 competition winners". British Film Institute. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ "2019 competition winners". British Film Institute. 12 October 2019. Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Belgian playground bullying drama wins at London Film Festival". British Film Institute. 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Competition winners announced at 66th BFI London Film Festival". British Film Institute. 16 October 2022.
- ^ "Award winners announced at 67th BFI London Film Festival". BFI. Retrieved 16 October 2023.