Discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling

The 69th BFI London Film Festival takes place from 8 to 19 October in London and around the UK.

69th BFI London Film Festival submissions are open

Submissions for the 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express (October 2025) are now open.

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Screen Talks on BFI YouTube

Hear from leaders in contemporary cinema in this series of in-depth interviews.

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About the 2024 festival

Find out our top tips for how to navigate the festival, all the information about tickets and booking, £5 tickets for 16 to 25 year olds and access at the festival.

Explore the 2024 programme

Explore all films and events

See everything on offer.

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LFF Awards

A celebration of the most exciting, innovative new films and cinematic storytelling.

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Strands

Explore our programme by theme.

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Expanded

New dimensions of storytelling.

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Explore our festival venues

Discover our fabulous partner venues around the UK and what films are available to enjoy outside London.

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Industry Forum programme highlights

Programme highlights from this year’s BFI London Film Festival industry programme.

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Festival news

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68th BFI London Film Festival brings in highest in person audience in 10 years

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“People should have freedom to make the films they want to make”: Mike Leigh on rejection and the challenges for young filmmakers – LFF Screen Talk

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“I tried to make the viewer a witness of this process of deterioration”: Sara Fgaier on her amnesia drama Weightless

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Denis Villeneuve: “If I had done the sandworm sequence myself, I’d still be shooting today” – LFF Screen Talk

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Sponsors and partners

With thanks to our generous sponsors, supporters, funders, partners, Auteurs Circle, Patrons, Members and volunteers for making it all possible.

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Principal partner

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Main funder

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Main sponsor

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