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Chance was vital to both Dada and surrealism, and it was something of a happy accident that each movement’s flirtation with film happened in France in the...
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“The overwhelming experience of 1945 was Rome, Open City,” wrote influential film critic David Shipman in his book Cinema: The First Hundred Years, “it made every movie...
Stop Motion: Celebrating Hand-Crafted Animation on the Big Screen, supported by headline partner Laika, is our major new season taking place from 1 August from 9 October...
Writer-director Luna Carmoon and actor Joseph Quinn visit BFI Southbank to talk about Carmoon’s debut feature, in which a young woman journeys through childhood trauma and emerging...
An anarchic joyride through the tragicomic horrorscape of early 1970s Britain, Lindsay Anderson’s maximalist musical satire O Lucky Man! has lost little of its disturbing, lurid, carnivalesque...
Our major retrospective Cinema Unbound: The Creative Worlds of Powell and Pressburger is coming to the USA and Canada over the next few months with a variety of cultural...
A producer-director with nearly 500 credits to his name, Roger Corman, who has died at 98, was a giant of American independent cinema. The singular resourcefulness of...
LONDON – Friday 10 May 2024. The BFI has announced the launch of ScreenUK Industry, a new B2B umbrella brand to promote the UK screen sector and...
Watch the brand new the trailer for Jon Spira’s The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee, a #BFINationalArchive co-production with Sky Arts BFI
The global film community eagerly anticipates the annual Cannes Film Festival, where cinematic gems from around the world captivate audiences and industry players. Amidst this prestigious event,...
Acquired after its world premiere as the opening film of Cannes Critics’ Week 2023, and following its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, the captivating French feature ÀMA...
BFI Distribution is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated British folk horror film, “Starve Acre,” in UK and Irish cinemas on 6 September 2024....
The film industry is constantly evolving, with new talent emerging and pushing boundaries in storytelling and creativity. To support these emerging filmmakers and nurture their projects, the...
Writer-director Alex Garland visits BFI IMAX to talk about his explosive blockbuster, which explores social breakdown and internecine strife across the US. As we reach a critical...
When it comes to film viewing, most people seek comfort in movies that offer escapism and a soothing experience. However, there is another side to cinema that...
The British Film Institute (BFI) has recently unveiled its highly anticipated programme for June and July 2024 at BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX. Film enthusiasts and cinema-goers...
Animation has become an increasingly popular and influential medium in the world of filmmaking. Recognizing its importance as an art form, the British Film Institute (BFI) has...
The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced a significant investment of £900,000 to establish a BFI Skills Cluster in Wales. This initiative, known as the ‘One Stop...
The creator and writer of This Town, alongside cast and crew from the new drama, visit BFI Southbank. This Town is a new series from Peaky Blinders...
BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund: Supporting the UK Screen Sector The BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund has recently opened its first call for projects, aiming...
Diane Morgan, director, writer and star of the hit BBC comedy series Mandy, visits BFI Southbank to talk about the new series. The nation’s hero of the...
The BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) has announced new initiatives and programs to further enhance the exhibition sector in the UK. With a focus on investing in...
The BFI’s marketing team discuss their work in promoting BFI Southbank’s programme. Sebastian Stern, Marketing Manager at the BFI, and Darren Wood, Head of Brand and Content,...
BFI and Film Industry Welcome Landmark Move With Increased Expenditure Credit to Support UK Film
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The British Film Institute (BFI) and the film industry are celebrating a significant move by the UK government to support the country’s film productions. The introduction of...
The British Council and BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival are celebrating a milestone – the 10th edition of Five Films for Freedom. This groundbreaking initiative presents...
The BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express, is set to captivate audiences once again as it presents the 68th edition of this prestigious event....
Inspired by the fly-on-the-wall style of DA Pennebaker’s Bob Dylan documentary Don’t Look Back, director Murray Grigor and cinematographer David Peat present Connolly at his beguiling best,...
The British Film Institute (BFI) has recently unveiled its highly anticipated programme for Spring 2024, taking place at the iconic BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX. Film enthusiasts...
The BFI Fellowship recipient and internationally acclaimed filmmaker discusses his hugely successful two-decade career, including Oppenheimer, the Batman trilogy, Inception and Memento. In a remarkable 25-year career...
BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, one of the world’s most significant and long-standing queer film events, is back for its 38th edition. Taking place from 13th...
The UK Global Screen Fund, launched in April 2021, has been instrumental in promoting and supporting independent UK feature films on the international stage. This fund, financed...
The BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates the vibrant and diverse queer cinema. As the UK’s longest-running queer film festival, BFI...
Academy Award-nominated actor and filmmaker Bradley Cooper joins us to discuss his career, including his latest work Maestro. A nine-time Oscar and BAFTA nominee, Bradley Cooper has...
The film and high-end television (HETV) production industry in the UK has been a significant contributor to the country’s economy, generating billions of pounds and supporting numerous...
Are you an aspiring director? Screenwriter? Actor? Then you need to know all about film agents, who they are, what they do and why they are vital...
BFI Announces David Hamilton as Executive Director of Engagement, Marketing, and Communications
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The British Film Institute (BFI) has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the appointment of David Hamilton as the new Executive Director of Engagement, Marketing, and Communications....
The 38th edition of the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is set to take place from 13th to 24th March at BFI Southbank and on BFI...
The BFI (British Film Institute) has unveiled its exciting programme for March 2024 at BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX. This month promises a diverse range of events,...
The British Film Institute (BFI) has recently announced the launch of the Good Work Programme for Screen, a new initiative aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the...
