Join and support the BFI

Society needs stories

As a charity, the generosity of our supporters is vital. We need your support so we can work to create the conditions in which screen culture and the UK’s screen industries can thrive – across the UK and around the world. Your support will help us to support creativity and the next generation of our industry, offer the widest range of screen culture, protect our film and television heritage, and use our knowledge to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film, TV and the moving image.

Buy a film can for the BFI National Archive

Next year, we need 1,500 new film cans to protect 16mm and 35mm film at the BFI National Archive. This Christmas, please donate £5 to buy a can and protect our shared film history for decades to come.

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Become a BFI Member

BFI Member

Enjoy special events, previews and screenings at BFI festivals, BFI IMAX and BFI Southbank as well as a range of other benefits from £39 a year.

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BFI Patron

Enjoy exclusive access and a tailor-made programme of events while providing charitable support to the BFI.

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Using your BFI Membership

Make the most of your Membership benefits, log in to your account and upgrade your membership.

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How else you can support the BFI

Make a donation

Every donation helps us to share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.

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Corporate support

Make the most of your business and your brand through Sponsorship or Corporate Membership of the BFI

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Trusts and foundations

As a charity, the support of trusts and foundations is of huge value to the work that we do.

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Leave a Legacy – support the BFI

As a charity, we depend on the support of people who love what we do. Leaving a legacy gift to the BFI can make a huge difference to us, as we hope the experiences you have had at the BFI have made a difference to you.

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