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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.

Aardman, based in Bristol (UK) co-founded and run by Peter Lord and David Sproxton, is a world leader in animation. It produces feature films, series, advertising and digital entertainment for both the domestic and international market. Their multi-award winning productions are novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm that reflects the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the very special people who make up the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning and amusing independent and commercials productions.

Left Bank Pictures is a multi-award-winning film and television production company responsible for, amongst others, THE CROWN (BAFTA and Golden Globe winner), Philip K Dick’s ELECTRIC DREAMS, OUTLANDER and THE REPLACEMENT (BAFTA winner). Working with the UK’s leading writing, directing and on-screen talent to produce bold, innovative feature films, television dramas and cutting edge comedy, Left Bank Pictures, named Best Independent Production Company at the 2018 Broadcast Awards, prides itself on also nurturing and championing exciting new talent set to create the hits of tomorrow.