The BFI

The BFI (British Film Institute) promotes understanding and appreciation of film and television heritage and culture. I was Established in 1933, the bfi runs a range of activities and services which include:

• Festivals- The bfi runs the annual London Film Festival as well as the London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.
• Releases and Re-releases- The bfi releases films in cinemas across the UK, bringing back classic titles and silent films to a new generation.
• Screenings- BFI Southbank (previously the National Film Theatre) screens over 1,000 films a year. The BFI IMAX on London's South Bank has the largest cinema screen in the UK.
• Magzines and Books- The bfi publishes the monthly film magazine Sight & Sound, which features commentary and analysis, in-depth reviews and full credits for all new releases. As well as publishing a wide range of books on film and television, including criticism, theory and history as well as popular companions to individual film titles.
• Education- BFI runs programmes for learners of all ages, as well as resources in print and online to support film education across the UK.
• BFI NAtional Library- The bfi offers access to the world's largest collection of information on film and television. The BFI Library's holdings include over 46,000 books, 5,000 periodical titles and over two million newspaper cuttings.