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Commercial Services

Booking and Hiring a PrintHiring a print for public screening

Booking films on 35mm, HD digital formats, 16mm or DVD for theatrical, non-theatrical and educational screening in cinemas and other UK venues.

Archival Footage SalesArchival Footage Sales

Archival Footage Sales handles requests for extracts from archival material from TV production companies, filmmakers, and any other commercial organisations.

Donor AccessDonor Access

Donor Access handles requests from the donors of material to the Archive, and those companies who own or have licensed copyright in the material.

Stills, Posters & DesignsStills, Posters & Designs

Accessing one of the world's most comprehensive collections of film and television images.

Obsolete TechnologyObsolete Technology

An unparalleled comprehensive service in the creation of new digital materials from obsolete video and audio formats.

Viewing Theatre HireViewing Theatre Hire

The BFI's two 36-seat Preview Theatres in central London are available for private hire.

Sight & Sound

Sight and Sound cover

June issue: Moonrise Kingdom, The Turin Horse, Paul Laverty, Jean-Claude Carrière, Death Watch

New Horizons for UK Film

Have your say on the BFI's Future Plan 2012-2017.

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Last Updated: 23 Dec 2010