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BFI CEO Speaks at UK Film Conference

Updated 2026-08-15 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Ben Roberts, CEO of the British Film Institute (BFI), gave a keynote address at the Edinburgh Film Festival’s inaugural UK Film Conference. He discussed the importance of integrating film education into classrooms.

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BFI CEO Ben Roberts Gives Keynote Address At Inaugural UK Film Conference: “The Missing Piece, For Me, Is Having Film Firmly In The Classroom” – Edinburgh Film Festival

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