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The bfi plans to bring all its services to the public under one roof as part of a redevelopment of London's South Bank. Read more about the Film Centre.

 



Bringing arthouse to the high street The bfi and Odeon Cinemas have joined forces for bfi at Odeon, which will enable film fans to enjoy art house films at their local high street or multiplex cinema. Plus win a three month Odeon cinema pass in our competition.

 


The Media Studies Conference 2000
takes place 5th-7th July in London. Full details and an application form are now available

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features
 


Image: from Colonel BlimpPilgrims' Progress
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, a unique writer-director-producer partnership, together made some of the most memorable and inventive British films of the 20th Century. Take a look at the work of two outstanding filmmakers

Image: A French Connection logoA French Connection The bfi presents a varied programme of activity, comprising a festival of British film in Paris and a feast of French film in the UK.

Image: bfi 100 logoThe bfi 100, a selection of favourite films of the twentieth century, chosen by people across the film, cinema and television industries throughout the UK.

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about/contact the bfi
 

Find out more about the bfi's activities, how to contact us,and how to link to the bfi's website.

 

 

 

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june issue
 

 

Check out the latest views and reviews in the most recent issue of Sight and Sound magazine.
 

films now showing
 

Find out what's on at the National Film Theatre, the bfi London IMAX, Film Festivals and Regional Independent Cinemas
 

books and videos
 

The bfi publishes both books and videos. See our latest releases.
 

museum of the moving image

 

The Museum of the Moving Image building is currently closed for redevelopment. Find out about the Museum on tour.
 

facts on film
 

How to find everything you need to know about films and the film industry - see our Facts on Film pages.
 

film links gateway
 

Useful websites to help you track down the information about film and television that you need: see our Film Links Gateway
 

making movies
 

News, advice and information for film-makers are all in in our Making Movies section.
 

collections and archives
 

If films are part of your business you'll want to visit the Collections and Archives pages where you can get information on hiring prints, buying footage, gaining access to research material, stills and much more. bfi Collections comprises the largest film and television archive in Europe. It's a treasure trove of material and as with the rest of us, it takes a lot to keep it looking good.
 

education
 

The bfi engages in a wide range of education activities. Find out more.
 

bfi national library
 

The bfi National Library provides access to a large collection of documentation and information on film and television.

   
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