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British Film Institute (BFI)

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Last activity: 16.10.2026
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We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK's lead organisation for film and the moving image. Our mission is:

• To support creativity and actively seek out the next generation of UK storytellers

• To grow and care for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive

• To offer the widest range of UK and international moving image culture through our programmes and festivals — delivered online and in venue

• To use our knowledge to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film and the moving image

• To work with Government and industry to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industries

Founded in 1933, the BFI is a registered charity governed by Royal Charter.

The BFI Board of Governors is chaired by Tim Richards.
Website visits
3.1M /mo.
Mentions
66

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Location
United Kingdom, England, Westminster
Employees
201-500
Founded date
1933

Mentions in press and media 66

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Sep 9, 2026Inuit Kayakers Crossed 1,200 Miles to Seed Orkney Myth That Drives The IncomerBy Richard L. Wells Published: Sep 09 2026, 5:24 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard
Sep 3, 2026BFI LFF 2026 Premieres Rogue Trooper and Look Back: Game Engine Replaces Studio AnimationBy Ronald Holman Published: Sep 03 2026, 10:56 AM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Flipboard
Jul 16, 2026Beyond Pride: Why Bruno Wang Champions LGBTQ StorytellingShare Share Share Share Email The collaborations span drag, Buddhism, theatre, film and public art, yet together they reveal a remarkably consistent creative vision. Across Pure Land Foundation and Bruno Wang Productions, LGBTQ storytelling...
Jun 29, 2026What’s On In JulyJuly brings the peak of summer to London, presenting a curated calendar of exceptional events. The city comes alive with vibrant markets, open-air screenings, and compelling cultural film festivals. It is an ideal season to engage in outdoo...
Jun 25, 2026London Indian Film Festival Returns with Star-Studded 2026 Programme Led by Aamir KhanLondon, United Kingdom – July 2026 – The London Indian Film Festival (LIFF), Europe’s largest South Asian film festival, returns for its 17th edition this July with an expanded UK-wide programme led by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and a s...
Jun 8, 2026UK’s film body is saving internet memes and viral videos. Yes, “Charlie bit my finger” is on the list.The internet’s goofiest little masterpieces are getting the archive treatment. The British Film Institute has preserved around 430 online videos as part of a collection meant to protect culturally significant internet moments. These include...
Feb 27, 2026Universal handed £6m of taxpayer cash to film Hamnet despite raking in profits of £810mAmerican filmmaking giant Universal was handed a £5.7 million government subsidy to make period drama Hamnet even though the studio generated £810 million in profit last year. The blockbuster’s cost to taxpayers is revealed in filings for t...
Feb 17, 2026BFI Flare 2026 announces full line-up, from Heartstopper to Russell T DaviesBFI Flare 2026 runs from 189 – 29 March at BFI Southbank The UK’s dedicated LGBTQ film festival BFI Flare has announced its full line-up for 2026, the year in which the event celebrates its 40th birthday. BFI Flare features world premieres ...
Jan 19, 2026BfI Flare festival turns 40: everything we know as LGBTQ film event returnsLondon was one of the first cities in the world to host an LGBTQ film festival. The London Gay & Lesbian Film Festival first took place in 1986 at the National Film Theatre, which has since been renamed as the BFI Southbank. The event p...
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FAQ about British Film Institute (BFI)

When was British Film Institute (BFI) founded?

British Film Institute (BFI) was founded in 1933.

What has the press written about British Film Institute (BFI)?

Parsers VC has collected 66 articles mentioning British Film Institute (BFI), among them “Inuit Kayakers Crossed 1,200 Miles to Seed Orkney Myth That Drives The Incomer” (Sep 9, 2026) and “BFI LFF 2026 Premieres Rogue Trooper and Look Back: Game Engine Replaces Studio Animation” (Sep 3, 2026).

Is British Film Institute (BFI) still active?

Yes, British Film Institute (BFI) is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 16, 2026.