Events

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Minute Shorts at Paradise Arches

Sun 28 July 1.00pm – 10:00pm Paradise Arches, 83 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY MINUTE SHORTS PRESENTS: EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL 18+ AN ALL day festival of Film, discussion and Art, with LIVE MUSIC, DJ’s, food & drink Join our partners Minute Shorts for a day-long celebration of diverse stories from every perspective … Continued

Thursday, April 6, 2023

BIFA Best British Shorts On Tour

Supported by They’re Back! BIFA and BFI NETWORK are once again bringing some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen, plus Networking opportunities for filmmakers. From visceral animation to poignant performances, observations on addiction to the rules of attraction, these BIFA nominated bitesize gems showcase exceptional homegrown talent: … Continued

Friday, June 10, 2022

BIFA Best British Shorts X Chapeltown Picturehouse

They’re back! Once again we’re partnering with Film Hub North and BFI NETWORK to bring some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen and this time we’re in Manchester, for screenings, networking and more! Join us at Chapeltown Picturehouse for this special screening of the five BIFA 2021 nominated short … Continued

Friday, June 10, 2022

ANTI-BULLYING AND HARASSMENT TRAINING 2022/23

This year BIFA is once again partnering with ScreenSkills to deliver Anti-Bullying and Harassment Training to the screen industries, as part of our industry-leading suite of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Training events for 2022/23. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Suitable for anyone working in the screen industries, our training offers participants a deep dive into … Continued

Friday, June 10, 2022

UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING 2022/23

In recognition of the various ways in which unconscious bias manifests itself within the film industry, BIFA is partnering once again with ScreenSkills to continue its programme of industry-leading Unconscious Bias Training for the Screen Industries courses for 2022/23. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will look to provide participants with the knowledge and … Continued

Friday, June 10, 2022

FAIR RECRUITMENT AND INCLUSIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING 2022/23

As part of our mission to help build a better industry for all, we are partnering once again with ScreenSkills to continue delivering Fair Recruitment and Inclusivity in the Workplace Training for 2022/23, designed to support equitable hiring processes in organisations and on-set. WHAT WILL I LEARN? This course will offer an in-depth look … Continued

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Budgeting & Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film: APPLY NOW!

BIFA, in partnership with Treehouse Digital and ScreenSkills, would like to invite you to apply for our summer Budgeting and Scheduling for Virtual Production in Film courses. You will receive insight into how to strategically work virtual production into your current projects without exceeding limited budget allowances, while gaining understanding into the strategic planning … Continued

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

MINUTE SHORTS X BIFA: BRITISH TALENT TELLING GLOBAL STORIES

BIFA are excited to join forces with Minute Shorts to celebrate the UK’s outstanding talent within the short film industry. Minute Shorts are facilitating an important conversation – British filmmakers telling global stories. This is exemplified and defined by both the stories themselves and their setting but also their universal truths. Many artists have a deep … Continued

Monday, August 2, 2021

BIFA Best British Shorts x Showroom Sheffield

We’re partnering with Film Hub North and BFI Network once again to bring some of the UK’s best short films to the big screen at the Showroom. Join us in Sheffield for a special screening of the five BIFA 2020 nominated short films, followed by a Q&A with some of the uber-talented filmmakers. We’re delighted … Continued

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

BIFA CINEMA SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

BIFA is supporting UK independent cinemas with a social media and outreach campaign that highlights and champions our favourite places to discover new independent films. BESPOKE ORGANIC CONTENT With original content for the BIFA social channels, we aim to spotlight specific cinemas around the UK, promote cinema specific activity and increase awareness of the amazing … Continued

Thursday, July 22, 2021

MASSIVE x BIFA Special Preview: CENSOR

We’re partnering with MASSIVE once again as we continue to celebrate the best of British independent film. Ahead of its cinema release, join us on 11 August at Genesis Cinema, Mile End, for an exclusive preview of Prano Bailey-Bond’s grisly debut feature CENSOR. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Prano Bailey-Bond, … Continued

Thursday, May 20, 2021

MASSIVE x BIFA Special Preview: SURGE

We’re partnering with MASSIVE as we continue to celebrate incredible BIFA-winning talent. Ahead of its cinema release, join us for an exclusive Virtual Cinema preview of Aneil Karia’s debut feature SURGE, plus his BIFA 2020 award-winning short film THE LONG GOODBYE. Virtual Cinema recreates the social experience of watching a film together, with a … Continued