British Film Institute (BFI)

The BFI is an internationally recognised cultural body and the lead organisation for film in the UK. We are a Government arm’s-length body and distributor of National Lottery funds for film. We serve a public role which covers the cultural, creative and economic aspects of film in the UK. The BFI delivers this role: • As the UK-wide organisation for film, a charity core funded by Government • By providing Lottery and Government funds for film across the UK • By working with partners to advance the position of film in the UK. Our ambition is to create a flourishing film environment in which innovation, opportunity and creativity can thrive by: • Connecting audiences to the widest choice of British and world cinema • Preserving and restoring the most significant film collection in the world for today and future generations • Championing emerging and world class filmmakers in the UK - investing in creative, distinctive and entertaining work • Promoting British film and talent to the world • Growing the next generation of filmmakers and audiences Founded in 1933, the BFI is a registered charity governed by Royal Charter. The BFI Board of Governors is chaired by Josh Berger CBE. BFI2022, our strategic plan for film for 2017-2022, focuses on the future, with three core priorities to support Future Talent, Future Learning and Skills, and Future Audiences. The new strategy builds on the successes and direction of our previous five-year plan - Film Forever (2012-2017). In each area, there are significant policy, strategy and public affairs priorities. These include a new International strategy to embrace the work to support a smooth Brexit, launching and delivering a new skills strategy, a major commitment to diversity and opportunity with the stated aim of the BFI Diversity Standards being universally used by 2022, and a much more active role supporting and advocating for the Nations and regions. The BFI is a registered charity governed by Royal Charter.