As the movie-making capital of the UK, London welcomes film fanatics and those working in the industry to gather each year and celebrate upcoming film releases. The BFI London Film Festival is one of the top film events to take place in the UK, spreading over a couple of weeks. Today we’re going to share our guide to the BFI London Film Festival and other highlights of the winter movie calendar this year. Book a stay at our Hatton Garden Hotel or Great St Helen Hotel now to start planning your next adventure in London.
For a movie-filled trip to London, we recommend finding a central London hotel that will make it easy to get between venues and offer you a place to relax at the end of a busy day. Our Hatton Garden Hotel is located in Farringdon, which is a great location for travelling around the city. Another good option would be our Great St Helen Hotel in Liverpool Street, which is well connected to the rest of the UK and has a variety of delicious restaurants to enjoy at the end of your day.
The BFI London Film Festival is one of the top film events in the UK, welcoming filmmakers, actors, and movie lovers from around the world. The event is organised by the British Film Institute (BFI), taking place every October. This year the event will commence on the 9th October 2024 and continues on until 20th October 2024. During these two weeks, expect to see over 200 feature films, documentaries, and short films on offer. There’s also an excellent range of panel discussions, Q&A sessions with directors and actors, and special presentations. You’ll learn more about current trends and the cinematic processes that make the movies we all know and love.
During the BFI London Film Festival, you might also be lucky enough to secure tickets to one of the gala screenings. These typically take place at the Royal Festival Hall and other major London venues, acting as the premieres for may new films. The festival also has its own awards ceremony, showcasing up-and-coming films that the world will see over the next few months. With so many great films and documentaries so far in 2024, we can only imagine this year’s festival will be one to remember.
Top Winter Movies in 2024: What to Watch
After a long day out exploring central London, one of our favourite ways to relax at the end of a day of sightseeing is with a night at the movies. This winter, highlights of the movie calendar include the movie adaptation of the West End and Broadway musical Wicked and Moana 2 for fans of Disney movies. Other highly anticipated movies this winter include Mufasa: The Lion King, Gladiator II, and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Are you planning a movie-themed trip to London or a visit to the BFI London Film Festival this year? Book a stay at our Hatton Garden Hotel or Great St Helen Hotel now to start planning your next stay in central London.