UK independent films to get new level of tax relief
by Dan Cooper | Mar 08, 2024 | News
The new budget finally gives UK producers what they've long hoped for: higher levels of tax relief to reinvigorate homegrown British cinema....
by Dan Cooper | Mar 08, 2024 | News
The new budget finally gives UK producers what they've long hoped for: higher levels of tax relief to reinvigorate homegrown British cinema....
by Simon Brew | Jan 18, 2024 | News
The BFI's streaming service BFI Player is to be upgraded and rebranded as BFI+, thanks to a donation to the Institute....
by Dan Cooper | Oct 05, 2023 | News
A small number of industry workers held a demonstration during the Saltburn premiere to highlight the lack of investment in British film.
by Sarah Cook | Oct 03, 2023 | Feature
At the annual London Film Festival, the BFI screens some exciting upcoming films - but there are also some treasures from the past being shown, too....
by Dan Cooper | Sep 20, 2023 | News
In a promising move, the BFI is planning to offer free indie film screenings through its Open Cinema initiative.
by Dan Cooper | Sep 01, 2023 | News
There are some heavyweight films lining up to premiere at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival....
by Lauren Miles | Aug 31, 2023 | News
There are 11 films screening (and competing) in Official Competition at this year's London Film Festival - here's the full list....
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 28, 2023 | News
Joanna Hogg's The Eternal Daughter will hit UK cinemas in October, a season of her films is also planned at BFI Southbank....
by Sarah Cook | Jun 06, 2023 | Feature
This week, the BFI is showing a selection of films on celluloid - here are the classical movies we recommend you see, and when they're screening....
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 24, 2023 | News
Mark Rylance headlines surrealist drama Inland, and Verve will release the film in UK cinemas in June. Trailer here....
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 21, 2023 | News
Pretty Red Dress is a drama which will be released by the BFI in June, and the first trailer has landed. Right here......
by Jake Godfrey | Apr 03, 2023 | News
Prolific film director Muriel Box is being celebrated with a season at the BFI, and several of her films are also being released on Blu-ray....
by Jake Godfrey | Oct 17, 2022 | News
The BFI is putting out a call for children UK-wide, aged 12 to 14, for an event in which they watch three European films and decide the winner....
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 14, 2022 | News
As a mark of respect on the day of The Queen's funeral, cinemas around the UK will either shut or screen the service for free....
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 17, 2022 | News
A new website for the UK, which is the first of its kind, aims to make cinema accessible to all....
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 11, 2022 | News
Young people have a chance to gain valuable experience at this year's London Film Festival: more details here....
by Jake Godfrey | Jun 30, 2022 | News
The London Indian Film Festival festival showcases an eclectic variety of South Asian independent films: more here....
by Dan Cooper | Jun 29, 2022 | News
The British Film Institute recommends that 1% of the sector's income should be spent on addressing the issue of crew shortage, it has been...
by Lauren Miles | Jun 20, 2022 | News
Two Dr Who films starring Peter Cushing - Dr Who And The Daleks and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD - are being restored in 4K and given a theatrical r...
by Dan Cooper | May 06, 2022 | News
The UK charity, Time's Up is moving closer to establishing an authority to tackle bullying and harassment in the UK screen sector....
by Lauren Miles | Jan 18, 2022 | News
The BFI has released the film programme for this year's Future Film Festival, which will take place from 17th-20th February. ...
by Dan Cooper | Apr 12, 2021 | News
Aged between 12-14? Sign up now to watch and judge three great films for the European Film Academy....
by Simon Brew | Mar 22, 2021 | News
The 1975 classic Nashville is getting a 4K cinema reissue in the UK this coming June - more details right this way....
by Dan Cooper | Dec 21, 2020 | News
Independent cinemas are now set to receive funding that eases pressure on them and hopefully safeguards their futures....
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
A budgetary outline has been announced by the government that will shape the future of the UK's independent film production sector....
by Dan Cooper | Sep 02, 2020 | News
The carbon footprint of the average blockbuster is equal to eleven trips to the moon, according to a new report from the BFI....
by Simon Brew | Jul 15, 2020 | News
If you're aged between 16 and 25 and have made a short film in the last two years, then you're eligible for a very special BFI festival....
by Simon Brew | Oct 29, 2019 | News
A special event in London is attracting some excellent speakers, and looking to discuss the future of the movies and storytelling....