Viewing Theatre Hire

The BFI has two 36 seat preview theatres available for private hire, located in the heart of London's West End. Fully equipped for both state of the art film and digital cinema projection.

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Both Theatres can be hired by film-makers or anyone wanting to view material from the BFI's extensive film collections. A hospitality room is also available. There is full disabled access to both theatres.

Picture Formats

All Aspect Ratios

Film Speeds

16fps - 30fps

Full HD 2K Resolution Projection

(Christie CP2000-ZX Projector, Doremi DCP-2000 2D and 3D Server)
HD Players hired by arrangement

Sound Formats

35mm: Mono/Dolby Stereo A & SR/ Dolby Stereo Digital + EX

16mm: Mono/Dolby Stereo A & SR

Video: Mono/Stereo + Surround

Large Screen Video Projection

VHS /Beta SP/DVD

bfiViewing Theatres

21 Stephen Street

London, W1T 1LN

Tel: 020 7957 8976

Fax: 020 7957 4832

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