Celebrating Creative Audacity
Today, Jessie Buckley and Gwendoline Christie announced the winners of the BFI & CHANEL Filmmaker Awards at a special event at London’s Claridge’s…
15th October 2026
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2026
The Evolution of Backrooms | BFI Q&A
A fascinating BFI discussion explores how the Backrooms evolved from internet creepypasta into a modern horror phenomenon capturing imaginations worldwide…
1st October 2026
70th LFF Announces Competition Juries
From celebrated filmmakers to rising industry voices, the 70th BFI London Film Festival unveils juries set to honour cinematic excellence…
1st October 2026
Iñárritu interviewed by Ahmed
Riz Ahmed sits down with Alejandro González Iñárritu to discuss Digger, the ambitious new drama starring Tom Cruise and arriving on IMAX screens…
30th September 2026
LFF for Free 20226
A lively showcase of free festival events mixing filmmaker talks, playful screenings and creative sessions that turn BFI Southbank into a buzzing celebration…
23rd September 2026
BFI Welcomes Joanna Scanlan as New Ambassador
BAFTA winner Joanna Scanlan becomes BFI Ambassador, championing UK screen culture and the vital impact of National Lottery funding on communities nationwide….
23rd September 2026
Roger Corman Centenary Tops BFI Halloween
BFI unveils Halloween season with Roger Corman centenary, IMAX horrors including Sinners and Nosferatu, plus Ghosts preview and family favourites….
16th September 2026
Mike Leigh on Bleak Moments | BFI Q&A
Mike Leigh discusses Bleak Moments at BFI Southbank, reflecting on isolation, fragile connection and the quiet humanity of his debut film….
14th September 2026
70th BFI LFF Announces Additional Titles and Screen Talks
A packed festival update unveiling fresh premieres, standout international arrivals and lively screen talks that promise a vibrant, eclectic showcase for this year’s London celebration…
7th September 2026
Pressure – Released on BFI Blu-ray on 14 September 2026
Pressure hits BFI Blu-ray with sharp restoration energy and a cool cultural pulse that still feels fiercely current…
4th September 2026
Geronto Unveils First‑Look Trailer Ahead of BFI London Screening
A first‑look trailer sets the tone as Geronto heads into its BFI London Film Festival screenings following its Rhode Island triumph…
4th September 2026
70th BFI London Film Festival Announces Full 2026 Programme 7-18 October
A packed celebration of global cinema unleashing premieres, surprises, red‑carpet energy, and festival buzz as London transforms into a vibrant playground for film lovers…
2nd September 2026
Artificial Announced as a Gala for 70th BFI London Film Festival
A sharp spotlight on Artificial’s festival debut, blending prestige, anticipation and that satisfying buzz that comes when a gala pick genuinely earns its moment…
1st September 2026
The 70th BFI London Film Festival Announces Programme of Screen Talks
A crisp rundown of this year’s Screen Talks lineup, spotlighting filmmakers, fresh voices and the festival’s signature blend of craft insight and cinematic celebration…
1st September 2026
Vigil, Series 3 | BFI Q&A
A look at the cast and creators discussing Vigil’s third series exploring arctic intrigue covert operations and the escalating stakes driving the BBC thriller’s newest chapter…
1st September 2026
FILIPINANA – In UK & Irish Cinemas 20th Nov. 2026
A striking tale of ambition and quiet rebellion unfolds as a young woman navigates power, tradition and unexpected tension inside a surreal golf‑course hierarchy…
21st August 2026
Ken Russell’s The Devils 4K Restoration
BFI Distribution and Warner Bros Clockwork unveil a new trailer showcasing never before seen footage from the 4K restoration ahead of its UK and Ireland cinema release…
16th August 2026
Roger Deakins and James Ellis Deakins on Fargo and their working relationship
A warm, insightful look at how the Deakins duo shaped Fargo’s stark beauty, blending instinct, collaboration, and razor‑sharp visual storytelling into one unforgettable cinematic identity…
17th July 2026
Super Nature | Official UK Trailer
Super Nature unleashes a vivid blend of wonder and unease as extraordinary forces reshape the world with breathtaking visuals and an eerie sense of the wild awakening…
7th July 2026
The History of Projection at the BFI | BFI Behind the Scenes
A detailed look at the evolution of projection at the BFI showcasing the skilled technicians and historic practices that shaped film presentation at BFI Southbank…
4th July 2026
Inside the Archive: a history of safe storage | BFI
A deep dive into the BFI’s evolving safe‑storage practices tracing how film preservation techniques advanced to protect fragile materials and safeguard Britain’s cinematic heritage…
2nd July 2026
Trailer ISH & Poster ISH
BFI unveils the new ISH trailer and poster, offering a stylish first look at the July release that’s already stirring plenty of curiosity…
12th June 2026
Black Island (1979) Clip
Watch Michael Elphick in this newly remastered clip from Black Island, a gripping 1979 Children’s Film Foundation adventure restored for the BFI Bumper Box Set…
2nd April 2026
Where to Begin with Peter Weir
A guided introduction to Peter Weir’s cinema, tracing how mysticism, archetypes and the uncanny shape his storytelling from Australian New Wave beginnings to Hollywood masterpieces…
30th March 2026
10 great British films of 1976
A snapshot of British cinema in 1976, from bawdy sex comedies to punk‑era grit, highlighting ten standout films that defined a turbulent transitional year…
26th March 2026
9.5mm: The First Popular Format
A look at how 9.5mm film and the Pathé Baby system brought affordable home cinema to early audiences shaping personal filmmaking in the 1920s…
16th March 2026
Trash! The Wildest Films You’ve Ever Seen
BFI Southbank’s Trash season dives into cult cinema with rare screenings guest appearances and a celebration of the wildest most boundary‑breaking films ever unleashed…
25th February 2026
How to Get to Heaven From Belfast Q&A
Cast and crew of How to Get to Heaven From Belfast share insights laughs and behind‑the‑scenes stories during a lively BFI Southbank Q&A for the new series…
24th February 2026
BFI increases its support of UK documentary filmmaking
The BFI commits £7.2m in National Lottery funding to strengthen UK documentary filmmaking expanding support for features shorts emerging talent and sector development…
16th February 2026
Emerald Fennell on directing “Wuthering Heights” – BFI in Conversation
Emerald Fennell discusses her bold new Wuthering Heights adaptation at BFI Southbank exploring creative influences directing challenges and the evolution of her filmmaking voice…
13th February 2026
