Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-f04c-708c-a221-23b0a45560fa/bfi-london-film-festival-gala-production-and-reception-management

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# BFI London Film Festival Gala Production and Reception Management

[British Film Institute](https://tendernation.io/buyers/british-film-institute)

Open field

Estimated value

£280,000

Published

26 Mar 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## About this tender

Gala Venue Cinema Build and Fit Out - Project Management of the installation of screen, draping, sound and broader fit-out are all within the scope of this contract. Projection of screenings throughout the festival is managed by BFI in-house technical teams.

Red Carpet Cinema and Event Production - Across the duration of the 12 days, the festival hosts between 22 and 26 red carpet premieres at our partner gala venue, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, and occasionally, broader festival venues. The red carpet events feature UK, European and World premieres with on-stage A-list talent introductions. A number of the red carpet premieres are sponsored or in association with the festival’s partners.

Opening and Closing Night Receptions - The Opening and Closing Nights of the Festival are formal red carpet Gala evenings held at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, or a venue of similar size and scale, featuring a European or World Premiere of an international prestigious film, followed by a reception at a landmark London venue.

Sponsored Gala Receptions - A number of our Sponsored Headline Galas come with pre or post-screening Receptions for c350-500 high-profile guests. These typically run from c 18:00 – 19:30 OR 20:00-00:00 and include drinks, canapés, a DJ and light venue dressing.

## CPV classification

Promotional services Event services Cultural event organisation services

Source

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