BFI Future Film Festival to be free for the first time, supported by Julia and Hans Rausing
The BFI have announced that The BFI Future Film Festival will take place this year between 18-21 February and will be completely free of charge, supported by Julia and Hans Rausing. This year’s Festival, which is aimed at aspiring filmmakers aged 16-25 will help young and diverse audiences maintain access to screen culture and education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trust’s grant of £350,000 is helping the BFI bring its work to broader audiences across the UK and globally by enabling further transition of its programme to digital, and also offers wider and significant financial support to the BFI in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The BFI Future Film Festival had submissions from more than 1000 filmmakers from around the globe, with 45 films being selected for the final programme.
15 January 2021