Viewing Theatre Hire

The bfi has two 36 seat Preview Theatres available for private hire, located in the heart of London's West End. Formats include state of the art Dolby Digital EX Surround Sound, Video and DVD Large Screen projection with Surround Sound.

Both Theatres can be hired by film-makers or anyone wanting to view material from the BFI's extensive film collections. A hospitality room is also available. There is full disabled access to both theatres.

Picture Formats

All Aspect Ratios

Film Speeds

16fps - 30fps

Sound Formats

35mm: Mono/Dolby Stereo A & SR/ Dolby Stereo Digital + EX

16mm: Mono/Dolby Stereo A & SR

Video: Mono/Stereo + Surround

Large Screen Video Projection

VHS /Beta SP/DVD

bfi Viewing Theatres

21 Stephen Street

London, W1T 1LN

Tel: 020 7957 8976

Fax: 020 7957 4832

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