About Us

Bradford has been showing movies since the twilight of the 19th century. More than 100 years later the city's association with cinema continues to evolve, and Bradford International Film Festival remains at the very heart of it.

The Festival's reputation is growing. It is known in Cannes, Los Angeles and Toronto, Reykjavik, Tokyo and Warsaw. Bradford has become a byword for exciting, adventurous programming - a showcase for the new, the ground-breaking, the unusual and the obscure. Filmmakers are keen to submit their work on the basis that, if selected, it appears amidst a dazzling array of associated talent. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with basking in reflected glory.

In 2008 our line-up is once again constructed from a disparate mix of fresh material and tributes in the form of retrospectives. Thus Bradford straddles the cinema of the past and the cinema of the present while, always, looking forward to the future. This year special seasons are devoted to Michael Palin, Kenneth Branagh, Julien Temple, Leslie Norman and Christian Petzold. We will also be joined by TV film critic Barry Norman, composer Patrick Doyle, filmmaker Mike Figgis and musicians from the Royal Academy of Music.

Together they represent an incredible, unique cast list. Balanced with the films themselves - shorts and features - the offer is somewhat overwhelming. If you are a lover of film, you really won't want to be anywhere else over the next 16 days. See you at the movies.

Tony Earnshaw,
Artistic Director

Where to Stay

Hotels, guesthouses and hostels. More...

Venues

Take a look at the cinemas and facilities available to you during the festival. More...

Finding Us

Lots of helpful information on how to reach the festival. More...

Press

Press information, images and accreditation are available from the BIFF 2007 Press Desk. Please e-mail caroline.vose@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk or call Caroline on 01274 203305 with any enquiries.

Contact Us

General Enquiries
Email: ben.eagle@nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
Museum Box Office: 0870 70 10 200

Festival Programming
Tony Earnshaw, Artistic Director : +44 (0)1274 203320
Bill Lawrence, Producer: +44 (0)1274 203345

Sponsorship & Advertising
Sue Fisher : +44 (0) 1274 203 344

Press Enquiries
Sarah Crowther: +44 (0)1274 203317

Postal Address
Bradford International Film Festival,
National Media Museum,
Bradford,
West Yorkshire,
BD1 1NQ,
England