European premiere of Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield to open 63rd BFI London Film Festival

16 July 2019

The 63rd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is thrilled to announce that this year’s Opening Night gala will be Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History of David Copperfield.

Artwork revealed for the 2019 BFI London Film Festival

12 July 2019

Inspired by the NFT sign on our building at BFI Southbank, created in 1957 by Norman Engleback, this year’s LFF creative harks back to some of our classic Festival artwork from the 1960s.

Dates announced for 63rd BFI London Film Festival

11 February 2019

This year the BFI London Film Festival will run from 2-13 October. Feature and short film submissions are now open.

A hugely popular 62nd BFI London Film Festival draws to a close

22 October 2018

The Festival’s overall percentage capacity attendance rose by 12%, with London and UK-wide audience attendance reaching 205,630.

Galas and Special Presentations 2018

Join us on the red carpet and see the stars at these special screenings.

In Competition 2018

Discover the most inspiring, inventive films competing for our coveted Awards.

Strands 2018

Choose your pathway through the Festival with our carefully curated strands.

Events 2018

Exclusive talks and discussions with leading filmmakers and creatives.