The BBC is the world’s leading public service broadcaster.
We’re impartial and independent, and every day we create distinctive, world-class programmes and content which inform, educate and entertain millions of people in the UK and around the world.
At London College of Communication, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), we work across 3 Schools of Design, Media and Screen to evolve our disciplines and discover new practices in creative communications.
• Our graduate network spans across the creative industries and beyond. The Graduate Residency Programme provides rapid incubation support which enables recent alumni to develop innovative projects with impact.
• Our Industry Mentoring Scheme matches students with experienced professionals and graduates who can help to kick-start their careers, while our Talent Works initiative builds their skills through paid placements with local groups and charities.
• Our Business and Innovation team connect students to industry through live briefs and bespoke partnerships with organisations such as Southwark Council, Penguin Random House and the Science Museum.
• Our academics work with start-ups and SMEs through funded collaborations which offer support including the development of business solutions using immersive tech, or the building of digital knowledge and capacity.
We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK's lead organisation for film and the moving image. Funded by the UK Government.
Our mission is:
• To support creativity and actively seek out the next generation of UK storytellers
• To grow and care for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive
• To offer the widest range of UK and international moving image culture through our programmes and festivals—delivered online and in venue
• To use our knowledge to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film and the moving image
• To work with Government and industry to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industries
Founded in 1933, the BFI is a registered charity governed by Royal Charter.
The BFI Board of Governors is chaired by Jay Hunt.