About the BFI | BFI Skip to content About the BFI We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK‘s lead organisation for film and the moving image. Our Culture Handbook We’re building an innovative and diverse organisation with creative storytelling at its heart. Find out more 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 Jay Hunt OBE Jobs and opportunities Find the latest jobs and employment opportunities at the BFI Explore Strategy and policy We work to help shape film strategy and policy in the UK. Find out more Press releases and media enquiries Our press team deals with all BFI activities, with specialist press officers handling trade and industry, archive and heritage, BFI Southbank, BFI festivals, DVD and theatrical distribution. Find out more Contact the BFI We welcome feedback. If you have a query or suggestion, or would like to make a complaint, please get in touch with the appropriate team using our online contact forms. Find out more Where to find us Addresses and contact numbers for BFI venues. Find out more