British Film Institute
| Abbreviation | BFI |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | UK Film Council |
| Formation | 1933 |
| Type | Film, television charitable organisation |
| Headquarters | 21 Stephen Street, London, United Kingdom W1T 1LN |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Chair | Jay Hunt |
Chief Executive | Ben Roberts |
| Revenue | £127,827,000 (2022–23) |
| Website | www |
The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves filmmaking and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, distribution, and education. It is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and partially funded under the British Film Institute Act 1949.