About
The British Film Institute (BFI) is a cultural charity and the leading organization for film, television, and the moving image in the UK. Founded in 1933, it operates under a Royal Charter and manages National Lottery funding for film. The BFI's mission includes supporting creativity, preserving a vast film and television archive, promoting moving image culture, educating audiences, and influencing UK screen industry policy. The BFI engages in various activities, including managing the BFI National Archive, which collects and restores films and television programs. It hosts the Times BFI London Film Festival, the largest public film event in Europe, and operates BFI Southbank, screening over 1,000 films annually. The organization also offers educational programs through the BFI Film Academy and provides resources for schools. Additionally, it distributes Lottery funds for film production and audience development, while running BFI Player for online streaming of classic films.