On Tuesday 6th October 2009 organizers of the Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival announced J Blakeson as a nominee for best British newcomer. J has previously penned several screenplays including The Descent: II but The Disappearance of Alice Creed, his first feature film as director, has garnered praise as an intelligent and assured debut at the Toronto and London Film festivals this year. This year’s jury for the best film award is chaired by Anjelica Huston and comprises John Akomfrah, Jarvis Cocker, Matthieu Kassovitz, Charlotte Rampling and Iain Softley.
See the Hollywood Reporter’s article here