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- BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival
Wednesday 17 to Sunday 28 March 2021
Join us online for 12 days of the best new LGBTIQ+ cinema, free short films, events and more.
Find out more about the festival, how to watch films and events and accessibility.
BFI Members’ booking is now open
Feature film programme
All feature films are available to watch on BFI Player at any time during the festival, wherever you are in the UK.
Shorts
Small but perfectly formed. Watch all the short films in this year’s festival free on BFI Player, wherever you are in the UK.
Find out moreFestival events
Join us for Screen Talks and other special events, free to watch worldwide on YouTube and Facebook.
Find out moreFive Films for Freedom
5 short films available to watch free online worldwide from 17 to 28 March, presented in partnership with the British Council.
Find out moreFestival brochure
Download our digital festival brochure, compatible with most screen readers.
Find out moreTickets and access
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News
Full programme announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2021
Full programme announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival 2021World premieres of Rebel Dykes and Firebird announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival
World premieres of Rebel Dykes and Firebird announced for 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film FestivalInternational premiere of Jump, Darling announced for 35th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival
International premiere of Jump, Darling announced for 35th edition of BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film FestivalFestival education programme
Explore our activities for schools and filmmakers aged 16 to 25.
Find out morePress and industry accreditation
BFI Flare press and industry accreditation is open for professionals working in the film and screen industries.
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