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About the BFI
We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK‘s lead organisation for film and the moving image.
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We’re building an innovative and diverse organisation with creative storytelling at its heart.
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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
.
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Strategy and policy
We work to help shape film strategy and policy in the UK.
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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.
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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.
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Where to find us
Addresses and contact numbers for BFI venues.
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