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I Swear tops the BAFTA nominations with five nods, marking a strong indie British title in the race.
One Battle After Another and Sinners lead with 14 and 13 nominations respectively.
BAFTA notes the nominations feature a varied mix of box office hits and independent films.
BAFTA emphasizes the British flavor and autonomy of its awards against other voting bodies.
Wunmi Mosaku earns a BAFTA nomination for Sinners, underscoring regional talent.
The BAFTA ceremony is set for February 22, spotlighting the distinct British film landscape.
I Swear features Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, and Peter Mullan in lead roles.
BAFTA’s leadership comments on the film’s authentic community collaboration with Tourette’s organizations.
The Outstanding British Film list includes The Ballad of Wallis Island and Pillion with multiple nominations.
Deadline confirms BAFTA’s ongoing coverage and new deals around film awards and related content.

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Kirk Jones and his wife funded I Swear entirely with their own money, selling their family home to finance the film.
The couple relocated to Bristol to start the project, investing roughly £2.8 million to finance I Swear.
Jones says financing the film himself gave total freedom over the script and casting decisions.
The film's budget was described as modest, with the family shouldering costs before any profits
Sony Picture Classics will release I Swear in the United States in April, expanding the British project internationally.
Jones noted the cast and crew often worked for reduced or deferred pay to support the project.
Jones expects profits to arrive in a few years if the project recoups marketing and distribution costs.
I Swear centers on the life of John Davidson, a Scot with Tourette syndrome, and stars Robert Aramayo.
Jones plans to focus on predominantly British cinema with UK crews and stories after financing I Swear.

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