The Institute of Contemporary Arts was established in 1947 by a collective of artists, poets and writers to showcase and champion contemporary culture across a wide range of art forms. Since its establishment, it has been at the centre of many of the most significant artistic and cultural developments in the past 60 years. It has also introduced numerous artists, performers, writers and other cultural figures to a wider audience, both nationally and internationally.

Today, the ICA consists of two galleries, two cinemas, a theatre, a bookshop, a bar and café and private function rooms. Its programme covers visual arts, music, cinema, talks and educational events. It provides a forum for the creative industries, providing networking opportunities and a range of organised events. The ICA Bookshop offers a wide range of books, magazines, DVDs and other merchandise both in-store and on line. The ICA’s facilities, including two magnificent function rooms, are also available for private hire and events.

The ICA operates different tiers of membership. ICA members are entitled to a number of special benefits, including discounts on events and at the bookshop and advance booking facilities.

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The BFI (British Film Institute) promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain’s rich film and television heritage and culture. Established in 1933, the BFI runs a range of activities and services.

BFI SOUTHBANK

BFI Southbank (previously the National Film Theatre) screens over 1,000 films a year, from rare silent comedies to cult movies and archive television screenings. The venue hosts previews and gala screenings as well as events and on-stage interviews with film-makers, actors, producers, critics and writers.

BFI IMAX

The BFI IMAX on London’s South Bank has the largest cinema screen in the UK. Films shown in 2D, 3D and IMAX DMR immerse the audience in larger-than-life images accompanied by 12,000 watts of digital surround sound.

BFI PUBLISHING

The bfi publishes a wide range of books on film and television, including criticism, theory and history as well as popular companions to individual film titles.

BFI FESTIVALS

The Times bfi London Film Festival is Europe’s largest public film event and runs for two weeks every autumn, showcasing the best in contemporary cinema from around the world at venues across London. The bfi also runs the annual London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival each spring. Both festivals tour extensively across the UK.

BFI NATIONAL ARCHIVE

The National Archive is the largest archive of moving image material in the world. Started in 1935, the collection includes over 275,000 films, 210,000 TV programmes, seven million photographs and 15,000 posters. Archived material is accessible via curated exhibitions and screenings in cinemas.

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The 23rd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

Welcome to the 23rd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, one of the highlights of the BFI’s cultural programme, which this year also sees us welcoming three new programmers to the Festival. The combined efforts of our committed and talented curatorial team have ensured that the 2009 edition does indeed celebrate the best in new queer cinema, with dramatic and entertaining features from 25 countries, acclaimed and insightful documentaries, a wealth of shorts and special events - and singing! Alongside these there are some reclaimed and about to be re-released gems from years gone by, spanning the breadth from Ron Peck to Rita Hayworth. Truly international in scale, and properly diverse in scope, the LLGFF helps the BFI in our ambition to present the broadest spread of moving image work to the most wide ranging audiences, both in London and beyond. We aim for the Festival to be inclusive and in-touch, an event where celebration and cultural engagement can comfortably co-exist. We offer huge thanks to the many people whose contributions shape the Festival and make it possible - to the filmmakers whose creativity offers inspiration, provocation or downright pleasure; to the festival staff, whose work is truly a labour of love; to our partners, funders and sponsors whose support is so invaluable; and to our loyal and enthusiastic audiences. Thank you all for bringing the Festival to life and making it such a unique and vibrant event.

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Watch your favourite films under the stars in the Gardens of Syon Park.

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Barbican Film.

As well as an outstanding musical and theatrical departments the Barbican is also renowned for its Cinema. With 3 cinemas in the Centre, Barbican Film offers the best new film releases alongside a unique programme of special seasons and events.

Cinema 1 / Cinema 2 / Cinema 3

6th – 19th Feb,     Doubt (15), 4 Academy Award Nominations in 2009.

6th – 19th Feb,     Vicky Cristina Barcelona (12A)

13th – 26th Feb     The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (12A)

13th – 19th Feb     Slumdog Millionaire (15). BAFTA 2009 winner in 7 nominations.

20th Feb       The House That Dripped Blood (PG),Amicus: The Studio that Dripped Blood…

20th – 26th Feb     Che (Part 2) – Guerilla (15),(Benicio Del Toro)

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A selection of Films celebrating Irish producers, Irish history and the Irish experience in London. These screenings take place at the Tricycle Cinema Kilburn, The Barbican Cinema and at the London Irish Center.

Barbican Cinema

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Tricycle Cinema

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The London Irish Center

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