BFI Flare celebrates audience growth during 2024 LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

Luke Willis and Lady Camden at the premiere of Lady Like (Image: Millie Turner)

Organisers of the BFI Flare have celebrated another year of growth for the London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.

The 38th edition ran at BFI Southbank and online between 13 and 24 March. Over 12 days there were 58 features and 81 shorts screened from 41 countries. There were five World Premieres, 2 International premieres, 6 European Premieres, and 23 UK premieres.

BFI Flare organisers have noted that 28,125 people watched online or attended screenings and events. BFI Flare recorded an 87% occupancy at BFI Southbank, up from 85% in 2023. Over half of those booking tickets (54%) were brand new as well.

The 2024 Opening Night film was Amrou Al-Kadhi’s Layla, which was fresh from

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