Amanda Nevill's Introduction

The Times BFI London Film Festival is one of the foremost cultural events of the year, enhancing London's status as a creative Capital of the world. Thousands of Londoners and visitors to the city pack cinemas and other venues for two weeks of premieres, gala screenings and large scale free events to watch the very best in film from around the world - fiction, documentary, shorts, artists' work in moving image and archive restorations. The Festival is also a key calendar date for the world film industry, a must-attend event for hundreds of international filmmakers who come to meet their audiences, share inspirations, seek opportunities or develop their skills. Welcome to all.

Amanda Nevill, Director, BFI