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Grammy Award-winning rapper and Academy Award-nominated actor and producer Will Smith will embark on a five-city tour to support his memoir, Will (on sale 9 November 2021) WILL: An Evening of Stories with Friends will launch in Smith’s hometown of Philadelphia, PA on November 8th and includes stops in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and London... Continue Reading →
Charing Cross Theatre is to become a cinema for three weeks, screening some of the greatestmovie stage and screen musicals. ‘Stage and Screen: A Theatrical Film Season’ will run from 5 - 24 October with a mixture of MGM classics including ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and Singin’ in the Rain to ‘Cabaret’, ‘The... Continue Reading →
The BFI is delighted to announce a major UK-wide celebration of the career of multi-award winning writer/director MIKE LEIGH, one of Britain’s most internationally recognised and critically acclaimed filmmakers working today. From ABIGAIL’S PARTY (1977) and NAKED (1993) to SECRETS & LIES (1996) and ANOTHER YEAR (2010), Leigh’s films are a testament to the power... Continue Reading →
The BFI and T A P E Collective today announce BUT WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM? a season of films celebrating filmmakers who redefine, reject and re-establish identity and heritage labels, taking place at BFI Southbank throughout July. To launch this season T A P E Collective will take over the BFI’s online channels for a week, beginning on 28 June; T A P E will curate brand... Continue Reading →
After 36 years, classic sci-fi adventure and 1985’s highest grossing film, Back to the Future has become a hi-tech stage musical, led by a creative team that includes the co-writer of the original trilogy Bob Gale, and the Oscar-nominated composer behind the iconic score for the film Alan Silvestri. Ahead of Back to the Future The Musical opening in the... Continue Reading →
The BFI is pleased to announce that BFI Southbank will reopen on 17 May (pending confirmation that restrictions will be relaxed as planned), with a programme celebrating the unadulterated joy of the big screen experience. During the latest lockdown, BFI Southbank’s largest cinema, NFT1, has undergone improvements including a new projector and a new sound system, so that audiences’... Continue Reading →
Creating new adventures for families to enjoy this half term, Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) have co-commissioned Second Hand Dance’s Night Tree. This magical film is about one very special tree and a family’s gift to all the creatures in the wintry woods. Based on Eve Bunting’s book of the same name, this wonderfully endearing... Continue Reading →
The BFI today reveals the events programme for the 14th edition of the BFI Future Film Festival, which will take place online from 18-21 February 2021. Aimed specifically at aspiring filmmakers aged 16-25, the events programme will be available for free, globally, via online platforms includingBFI YouTube. The events programme offers young filmmakers a chance to hear from the best in... Continue Reading →
The BFI Future Film Festival has confirmed the dates for the Festival’s 14th edition, which will take place online from 18-21 February 2021. This year’s Festival, which is aimed at aspiring filmmakers aged 16-25, will be completely free of charge, enabling young people from every corner of the UK, and across the world, to benefit... Continue Reading →
The BFI today announces more brilliant films and one-off events for audiences all over the UK to enjoy online from the safety and comfort of their own homes. The online programme includes new releases, classic films and film festivals to rent or subscribe to on BFI Player as well as a free virtual events programme on BFI YouTube. January highlights... Continue Reading →
