Christie is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the British Film Institute for the 69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express, where its RGB pure laser projection technology will power screenings of some of the year’s most anticipated cinematic releases. Taking place from October 8 to 19, the festival is set to dazzle audiences at its iconic home on London’s South Bank, with the Southbank Centre’s renowned Royal Festival Hall hosting many of the week’s galas and premieres on an impressive 18-metre (59-foot) screen. Christie CP4455-RGB and CP4435-RGB pure laser cinema projectors have been selected for the event.
“Christie’s RGB pure laser projectors have become an integral part of our festival experience,” says Dominic Simmons, Head of Cinema Technology at the BFI. “Their ability to deliver stunning clarity and color on such a large scale ensures that every premiere feels as cinematic as the filmmakers intended. For our temporary setup at Royal Festival Hall, Christie’s technology offers the reliability, performance and ease of installation our teams depend on, helping us bring the magic of film to life for audiences and creators.”
Following a record-breaking year in 2024 which saw the LFF’s highest in-person attendance in a decade with 230,342 attendees, the festival is set to showcase 250 titles including features, shorts, series and immersive works from 79 countries throughout London, encouraging film lovers from around the world to discover this year’s emerging talents.
Featuring CineLife+ electronics and Real|Laser illumination, Christie CP4455-RGB 4K and CP4435-RGB pure laser cinema projectors deliver true-to-life 4K visuals with exceptional brightness and color fidelity, ideal for showcasing premieres on the festival’s wide screen.
This year’s BFI London Film Festival opens with the highly anticipated international premiere of “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” directed by Rian Johnson. The American Express Gala will feature the UK premiere of “Rental Family,” directed by Japanese filmmaker Hikari, continuing the festival’s tradition of showcasing bold and diverse storytelling from around the globe. The festival will close with the UK premiere of Julia Jackman’s “100 Nights of Hero,” a witty historical fantasy based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg.
About Christie
Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP: 6925). Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers. From the world’s largest mega-events to the smallest applications, our technology—from advanced RGB pure laser and SDVoE technology to image processing, LCD and LED display solutions—empowers people to create the world’s best shared experiences. Visit www.christiedigital.com.