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Created in 1958 the Sutherland Trophy was awarded annually by the British Film Institute to the maker of the most original and imaginative [first or second feature] film introduced at the National Film Theatre during the year. In 1997 the criteria changed to honour the maker of the most original and imaginative first feature screened during the London Film Festival.The award is a sculpture in silver by Gerald Benney. It is presented on the closing night of the Festival.