The British Film Institute
Introduction
The bfi, or British Film Institute, is the largest collection of films and television titles in Europe. The Institute's Archive houses not only a vast collection of film, but its Stills, Posters and Designs department is the world's most comprehensive collection of international still film and television images.
The British Film Institute's unique collection of photographs and illustrations from cinema and television contains over 7,000,000 stills and colour transparencies from over 80,000 films and TV programmes. Capturing on and off screen moments, the material features not only portraits of the world's most famous stars - and those behind the camera who made them famous - but shots of studios, cinemas and special events. The collection covers the birth of cinema, with stills from as early as 1896, to recent releases and includes cinema from all around the world.
The poster collection has approximately 15,000 film posters from Britain, the USA and around the world, which are housed in a purpose built, temperature and humidity controlled store outside London. The posters range from the early 1900s to the present day and include newsreel posters and cinema events (there is also a small collection of television posters).
Brand Values
Already a highly recognised brand, the bfi is a pillar of the film-making community, and promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain's rich film and television heritage and culture.
Target Market
All film fans and movie-goers; those with an interest in heritage and the history of film; material suitable for people of all ages, from children to the elderly
Licenses Available
Film; TV footage; film posters; stills; off-screen stills; production and costume designs
