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| Abbreviation | BFI |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | UK Film Council |
| Formation | 1933 |
| Type | Film, television charitable organisation |
| Headquarters | 21 Stephen Street, London, United Kingdom W1T 1LN |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Chair | Jay Hunt |
Chief Executive | Ben Roberts |
Revenue (2022–23) | £127,827,000[1] |
| Website | www |
The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, distribution, and education. It is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport,[2] and partially funded under the British Film Institute Act 1949.[3]
- ^ "Charity overview, THE BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE, Register of Charities – The Charity Commission". Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "British Film Institute". Government of the United Kingdom. 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Financial Legislation". BFI ScreenOnline. Retrieved 30 August 2022.