Galas and Special Presentations

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

In Competition

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

Strands

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

Events

Exclusive talks and discussions with leading filmmakers and creatives.

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.

2018 competition winners announced at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival

20 October 2018

For the first time, the winners were revealed in front of a public audience as surprise screenings.

Behind the scenes on Cambodia’s first million-dollar action movie

18 October 2018

Photographer Luke Montgomery was on set deep in the jungle to document the making of The Prey.

How the Victorians first saw their world on film

17 October 2018

BFI curator Bryony Dixon tells the story of the pioneers who first captured the Victorian world on film.