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BFI

  1. “Acting is no longer about lying. It's now about revealing the truth. Honesty is the best policy.” - Sir Ian McKellen, 73 today
  2. Will you be spending time in the garden this weekend? Ever wonder what it's up to when you're not looking? bit.ly/Lzv8zb
  3. A warm thank you to everyone who has attended a #bfifuture event this week. Next stops: @glasgowfilm @mac_birmingham bit.ly/KZZWae
  4. @dan_anwar Hi Daniel, a date has yet to be confirmed. Tune into our Facebook page and sign up for emails to hear first bit.ly/3kQbo4
  5. @soylent_grey Here the online form, we hope you can find some time to contribute your thoughts: surveys.panelbase.net/BFI/start.aspx
  6. @soylent_grey Hi Peter, these times were chosen for practical reasons. Our online consultation ensures that the process is open to all.
  7. #ff our friends at @BAFTA, who are hosting the British Academy Television Awards this Sunday: bit.ly/JrVPa0
  8. @Ivan_Matsumoto Hi Ivan, if we run any competitions, they will be on our Facebook page, so keep an eye out: facebook.com/bfiimax
  9. @antovolk Hi Anton, BFI members can book for Nolan season on 6 July, general booking opens 12 June. No news yet on TDKR.
  10. Question from Cardiff: "How will BFI demonstrate environmental sustainability through green initiatives?" #bfifuture
  11. Our #bfifuture consultation is in Cardiff & Newcastle today. Next up: Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Manchester & Belfast bit.ly/IQyTOa
  12. A victorious @mr_wheatley holds up the Palm Dog prize, awarded for BFI backed Sightseers: instagr.am/p/LDJFlxm9z9 #cannes2012
  13. #mysteryfilmstill no. 59 is from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy bit.ly/LM4WEs #towelday
  14. Can you guess what #mysteryfilmstill no. 59 is from? Think about the date for a clue: bit.ly/KfGWa3
  15. Five reasons why Jean Gabin is one of cinemas greatest icons via @empiremagazine: bit.ly/JxpyuT
  16. Beautiful books have arrived at the new BFI Library: instagr.am/p/LC2CwCG9_B Less than three weeks to go before the opening on 12 June!
  17. “Take care of all your memories for you cannot relive them.” - Oscar-winning musician Bob Dylan, 71 today
  18. Your sun-infused summer films: Do the Right Thing, A Summer Tale, Blissfully Yours, Summer Madness, Dazed and Confused, Greed #sunnyfilms