How do I contact the BFI?
Addresses and contact numbers for BFI venues.
- BFI offices. 21 Stephen Street. London W1T 1LN. Telephone: 020 7255 1444.
- BFI Southbank. Belvedere Road. South Bank. London SE1 8XT. Tickets: 020 7928 3232.
- BFI IMAX. 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk. London SE1 8XR. Tickets: 0330 333 7878.
Who owns BFI player?
British Film Institute
| Abbreviation | BFI |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belvedere Rd. Lambeth, London SE1 8XT |
| Region served | United Kingdom |
| Chairman | Tim Richards |
| Chief Executive | Ben Roberts |
Is the BFI publicly funded?
The BFI is a charity. The income available to us to deliver our charitable activities comes from the following sources: Government Grant in Aid (primarily DCMS with some project-specific funding from DfE) National Lottery funds designated for film (including return on investments)
What is the BFI film Fund?
The BFI Production Fund awards money from the National Lottery to support original live action, emerging media and animation feature filmmaking from storytellers demonstrating a bold vision and creative excellence.
How do I cast my BFI player?
You can cast films to Chromecast from your Chrome browser or iOS device, and to AirPlay from the iOS playback app. The Chromecast icon on browser is on the video player on the far right of the control panel. You can watch films on your TV by plugging your laptop or computer into your TV or projector via an HDMI cable.
How do I cancel my BFI membership?
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- Navigate to the settings menu in the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Manage subscription’.
- Click ‘Cancel subscription. ‘
- This pop-up will appear. Choose an option and then select Continue.
- You will then see a short, optional survey. To finalize the cancelation, select Cancel Subscription.
What films have BFI funded?
Films funded by the BFI
| Film | Awards | Genre(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Great Expectations | 3 | Drama Romance |
| Invisible Woman | 4 | Biopic Drama History |
| ’71 | 5 | Action Drama Thriller |
| Frank | 3 | Comedy Drama Music |
What is the BFI cultural test?
The cultural test for film. Qualifying your film as British under the cultural test for film means you can access UK film tax relief. See the full criteria for UK creative industry tax reliefs. The test is points-based and the project will need to achieve 18 out of 35 points to pass.
How does the BFI help with production and development funding?
The BFI Development Fund awards money from the National Lottery to support formal development of original live action, emerging media and animation feature filmmaking from treatments to production-ready screenplays from storytellers demonstrating a bold vision and creative excellence.
How do you get funding for a film?
How to Fund Your Film
- Start Development with a Film Proposal. Get Key Crew and Cast On Board.
- Present Your Film Business Plan to Investors. Package your Film as a Business.
- Convince Investors with Film Revenue Projections. Prove you can Make a Return on Investment.
Can I watch BFI Player on Smart TV?
BFI Player films can be played on: PC; Mac; iOS devices – iPhone and iPad; Android mobile and tablet devices; and selected Samsung Smart TVs (2015-2019). You can watch films on your TV by plugging your laptop or computer into your TV or projector via an HDMI cable.
Is BFI Player included with Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime is required to get BFI Player on Prime Video.
What is the BFI Film Database?
This database contains information collected by the BFI since 1933. It holds over 800,000 film titles – including television programmes, documentaries, newsreels, as well as educational and training films – and is updated daily.
What information does the BFI provide?
The information reflects the cultural and programming activities of the BFI and has been collected from a variety of sources; it therefore includes historical data that reflects the time in which it was written. We are continuously improving the quality of the information and changes are being fed through on a regular basis.
What is the age range for BFI Film Academy residential?
BFI Film Academy Residential Applications for the 2020 BFI Film Academy Residential courses are open. The Academy welcomes 16 to 19 year olds interested in film and gives them the opportunity to spend one or two weeks developing their skills and working on their craft.
What percentage of listed titles are actually in the BFI database?
However, less than 50% of listed titles are actually represented in our collections, therefore the database only partially relates to physical material. These symbols on search results indicate materials held in the BFI collections.