BFI London Film Festival Gala Production Management - AWARD

BFI London Film Festival is Britain's leading film event and one of the world's best film festivals. It introduces the finest new British and international films to an expanding London and UK-wide audience and attracts significant international film industry participation. LFF is a compelling combination of red carpet glamour, friendly audiences and vibrant exchange. LFF provides an essential profiling opportunity for films seeking global success; promotes the careers of British and international filmmakers through its industry and awards programmes and positions London as the world's leading creative city. In 2016, The 60th BFI London Film Festival welcomed audiences of over 195,000 across 16 London cinema sites during 12 days, including satellite screenings to UK-wide cinemas of its Opening Night film 'A United Kingdom' and Werner Herzog's 'Lo & Behold'. The Festival presented 248 fiction and documentary features, including 15 World Premieres, 9 International Premieres, 42 European Premieres and 18 Archive films and screenings of 147 live action and animated shorts, all from 74 countries. It welcomed 847 filmmaker guests over half of which came from international territories. Industry screenings and events were attended by over 1250 industry delegates and 900 press delegates. The scope of requirements, for BFI London Film Festival Gala Production Management, includes: o Red Carpet and cinema event production o Sponsored Headline Gala Receptions o Invitation and Guest list management o Press conference event management Further details are included within the Invitation to Tender.