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26th BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - Opening Night Film announced

9 Feb 2012
Cloudburst, starring Oscar®-winning actors Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker, will open this year's LLGFF.

BFI Shorts 2012 open for applications

8 Feb 2012
The BFI Film Fund's brand new UK-wide short film production initiative has been launched by creative agency Lighthouse.

New BFI statistics show audiences flocked to UK films in 2011

31 Jan 2012
Highest ever recorded market share of UK box office for independent British films in 2011.

Your Q&A with Adam Smith

30 Jan 2012
Ahead of a live event at BFI Southbank on 3 Feb, director Adam Smith will be answering your questions.

BFI Film Fund backs array of new British films

25 Jan 2012
New, emerging and established UK film talent bring new British films to audiences.

BFI response to Oscar nominations

25 Jan 2012
BFI CEO Amanda Nevill commends British talent in the spotlight at the 84th Academy Awards.

BFI Publishing and Creative Review launch competition for design students

20 Jan 2012
Chance for a UK design student to design a BFI Film Classic cover.

The Artist and A Separation triumph at London Film Critics' Circle awards

20 Jan 2012
The Artist named film of the year by London critics.

BFI statement in response to UK film policy review

16 Jan 2012
Full report and recommendations now available to read online.

Management company for BFI short filmmaking scheme announced

12 Jan 2012
Lighthouse appointed to manage Film Fund Shorts 2012.

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