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Tony Rayns (1948 to 2026)
The British critic and programmer was a world renowned expert in East Asian cinema, helping to bring many major Asian filmmakers to international attention.
By Sam Wigley
Tony Rayns (1948 to 2026)
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UK Global Screen Fund announces latest international distribution awards
UK Global Screen Fund announces latest international distribution awardsNews
Our statement on the Government’s consultation into the National Lottery’s Good Causes funding
Our statement on the Government’s consultation into the National Lottery’s Good Causes fundingNews
BFI Player’s July 2026 line-up
BFI Player’s July 2026 line-upNews
BFI Chair Jay Hunt welcomes six new governors to the BFI board
BFI Chair Jay Hunt welcomes six new governors to the BFI boardNews
Programme highlights for August 2026: Monica Vitti, the artistry of puppets on film, and the radical films of director Peter Watkins
Programme highlights for August 2026: Monica Vitti, the artistry of puppets on film, and the radical films of director Peter WatkinsNews
Public encouraged to ‘Cool Off in Culture’ as second heatwave of the year hits and health alerts issued
Public encouraged to ‘Cool Off in Culture’ as second heatwave of the year hits and health alerts issuedNews
Try the new BFI Cinemas website (beta)
By Ellie Hilborne
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Inside the Archive #73: From west London to north-west Morocco
By Milo Holmes, Bryony Dixon and others
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No Strings Attached: Puppets on Film season announced for BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX this August
No Strings Attached: Puppets on Film season announced for BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX this AugustNews
BFI, BBC Film and Film4 partner on The Independent Film Sustainability Handbook
BFI, BBC Film and Film4 partner on The Independent Film Sustainability HandbookNews
Sight and Sound: the Summer 2026 issue
Sight and Sound: the Summer 2026 issueNews
BFI pledges £14.6m National Lottery good cause funding for education and skills development for 5 to 18-year-olds
BFI pledges £14.6m National Lottery good cause funding for education and skills development for 5 to 18-year-oldsNews
BFI Player’s June 2026 line-up
BFI Player’s June 2026 line-upNews
Applications open for the BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme 2026
Applications open for the BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme 2026News
Inside the Archive #72: From The Edge to Chronically Online, via Hertfordshire
By Patrick Russell, Will Swinburne and others
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BFI pledges £11.85 million to support screen production workforce development and training across the UK
BFI pledges £11.85 million to support screen production workforce development and training across the UKNews
Full programme announced for We Crip Film Festival 2026
Full programme announced for We Crip Film Festival 2026News
Inside the Archive #71: Online video and the archive assembly
By Alex Prideaux
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BFI and DCMS invest over £2 million into the latest UK Global Screen Fund International Business Development Awards
BFI and DCMS invest over £2 million into the latest UK Global Screen Fund International Business Development AwardsNews
Revealed: BFI Blu-ray and DVD releases for July to September 2026
Revealed: BFI Blu-ray and DVD releases for July to September 2026News
BFI Distribution acquires Filipiñana, directed by Rafael Manuel, for theatrical release in the UK and Ireland
BFI Distribution acquires Filipiñana, directed by Rafael Manuel, for theatrical release in the UK and IrelandNews
Inside the Archive #70: Museum of Dreamworlds and a trip to Blackpool
By Bryony Dixon and Sinéad Beverland
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Great 8 showcase revealed for Cannes 2026
Great 8 showcase revealed for Cannes 2026News
Guillermo del Toro receives BFI Fellowship from Cate Blanchett at the BFI Chair’s Dinner
Guillermo del Toro receives BFI Fellowship from Cate Blanchett at the BFI Chair’s DinnerNews
UK Global Screen Fund announces latest international co-production awards
UK Global Screen Fund announces latest international co-production awardsNews
Sight and Sound: the June 2026 issue
Sight and Sound: the June 2026 issueNews
Inside the Archive #69: Bringing national collections to new audiences
By Paola Martucci, Molly Petter and others
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BFI Player’s May 2026 line-up
BFI Player’s May 2026 line-upNews
Inside the Archive #68: Reflections on archiving asexuality
By Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford