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BFI London Film Festival

By Laura Porter, About.com

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About BFI London Film Festival:
The BFI London Film Festival has been an annual event in London since 1956 and showcases the best new films from the around the world. What makes the BFI London Film Festival different from other European film festivals is that it is not just for film industry people. Tickets are available for all festival screenings for everyone. The BFI London Film Festival gives you the opportunity to watch an exciting film alongside the film's actors, directors, and producers, and there are often Q&A sessions after the screenings.

Note: BFI = British Film Institute

2009 Announcements:
When:
Wed 14 October to Thurs 29 October 2009

The London Film Festival is an annual October event.

Film Program:
The official program for The BFI London Film Festival is announced in mid-September (9 September 2009). See the official website for details.

Last year's Festival (2008) hosted 191 feature films and 109 short films from 43 countries including a record 15 world premieres. There were 398 screenings and 537 visiting international filmmakers, a record 1096 industry professionals, and the highest ever audience attendance.

Where:
Cinemas across London.
See the Venue list on the official website.
Tickets:
Online booking.

Telephone booking: 020 7928 3232 (9.30am-8.30pm daily)

In person:

  • NFT Box Office, South Bank (11.30am-8.30pm daily)
  • Festival venues - tickets for the day are available from 30 minutes before the first screening

Official Website:
www.bfi.org.uk/lff
Updated: September 2009
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