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The BFI looks after one of the largest and most important collections of film and television in the world. Its teams of experts ensure that the collection is preserved and developed for future …

Eleven innovative short films about the digital experience, commissioned by the BFI, BBC Four and BBC Arts to mark the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web in 2019.

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By Elinor Groom News Inside the Archive #55: A film workshop in India and 1,500 film cans for the BFI National Archive

Dec 5, 2025 · April might be the cruellest month, but in Kulumbegashvili’s Georgia, for Kulumbegashvili’s women, all the months are cruel.” (Jessica Kiang, S&S May 2025) Read the …

As a major funder of British filmmaking, we bring you the best of our BFI-backed films that champion new talent and unfamiliar stories from unfamiliar voices. The BFI is also the home of …