Overview

• BFI America, formerly Friends of the British Film Institute, has been officially launched to strengthen U.S. partnerships and promote film preservation.
• The new board of BFI America includes prominent figures such as Barbara Broccoli, Terry Gilliam, and Colin Walsh, among others.
• A formal launch event is scheduled for April 23 in Los Angeles, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the BFI National Archive.
• Six restored films from the BFI National Archive, including a Technicolor print of Jaws, will be screened at the TCM Classic Film Festival from April 24–27.
• BFI Chief Executive Ben Roberts emphasized the deep cinematic ties between the U.K. and U.S. and highlighted the importance of cultural collaboration.