BFI London Film Festival - 10-21 Oct 2018

SEE THE WORLD'S BEST NEW FILMS. FIRST

10-21 OCTOBER 2018
Explore the 2017 programme
2018 BFI London Film Festival submissions are now open

Galas and Special Presentations

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

Discover the most inspiring, inventive filmmaking – each competing to win one of our coveted Awards.
Strands

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

Exclusive talks from leading filmmakers and creatives.

Festival news & highlights

Steve McQueen’s Widows to open the 62nd BFI London Film Festival

12 July 2018

The international premiere will take place on Wednesday 10 October at the Cineworld, Leicester Square.
New team for 62nd BFI London Film Festival

13 April 2018

This year’s festival programme team is now complete.
62nd BFI London Film Festival submissions open

March 2018

Submissions for the 62nd BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® are now open.
61st BFI London Film Festival draws to a close

16 October 2017

Overall London and UK-wide audience attendance reached 208,900, an 8% increase from 193,000 in 2016.