Information Services

The Information Service of the bfi National Library provides information, advice and research services to a wide range of users nationally and internationally, from production companies and broadcasters, to students and members of the public. Information provided is based on the library's collections and the bfi's databases.

We offer the following services:

Telephone Enquiry Service

For quick queries on film, TV and the media industries.

Research Services

For individual research carried out on your behalf.

Subscription Service

Providing priority information to subscribing companies and organisations.

More information is provided with the following links:

Publications

Putting the British film and television industries into perspective, with further guides available to download covering the exhibition and distribution sectors.

Film & TV Information

Many of your queries may be answered by information held on this section of the site which includes:

• how to find out if a film is on video or DVD
• statistics on UK film and TV
• an introduction to film distribution and rights
• a researchers' guide including film libraries and archives listings
• a searchable film and TV database

Film Links Gateway

Lists of other sites and sources which might help you.

Make an enquiry online

Contact us directly with research requests