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The British film industry turned out in force for The Moët British Independent Film Awards. The winners of the 13th edition were announced at the glittering ceremony held at Old Billingsgate which was hosted by James Nesbitt.

Best British Independent Film was won by The King's Speech with Gareth Edwards picking up Best Director for Monsters, Carey Mulligan Best Actress for Never Let Me Go and Colin Firth Best Actor for The King's Speech.

Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "It has been a great year for British film and this years nominations certainly reflected the talent working in the country today. We are thrilled for all our winners and are so pleased to see such a variety of films taking home awards tonight."

The King's Speech won the most awards on the night, picking up five trophies for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay. Monsters also picked up an impressive three awards.

Emelie De Vitis, Marketing Manager Moët & Chandon commented: "As the champagne of film and cinema, Moët & Chandon is delighted to share in the celebrations of the very well deserved winners at The Moët British Independent Film Awards. We are thrilled that so many winners and nominees supported our ‘Toast for a Cause' initiative, helping raise thousands of pounds for their favourite charities by toasting with mini Moët & Chandon bottles."

Elliot Grove, Founder Raindance Film Festival and BIFA added: "The bumper list of Moët BIFA films this year prove that, in Britain at least, lack of money has done nothing to hamper quality or creativity"