bfi Film & TV Database
Since 1933 the BFI has been collecting information about film and television from around the world, with records dating from the beginning of film production to the present day. We are pleased to make this data available online here and welcome your contributions to help us continue to develop and improve this invaluable resource.
Film & TV Titles
Information on 810,000 feature films, short films, TV programmes, documentaries, newsreels and educational and training films - searchable by synopses, crew, cast, music, release and transmission information, and related events.
People, Music Groups & Organisations
Search the filmographies of 1.2m people and 210,000 organisations as well as biographical information and related events such as awards received.
Events
Search listings of 23,000 festivals, award ceremonies, markets, exhibitions and conferences for information about screenings and prize-winners.
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