71st BFI London Film Festival | October 2027
71st BFI London Film Festival | October 2027
LONDON, ENGLAND • OCTOBER 2027 • 6 DAYS
71st BFI America Premium Package
October, 2027 • 6 Days
Cinema’s best, gathered in London.
Join Julie Sisk and her team in October at the BFI London Film Festival, with five nights at the elegant five-star Sea Containers London steps from the South Bank, an invitation to the Opening Night Gala, a rare private tour of the BFI National Archive, priority booking for more than 200 Festival screenings and events, and a special evening in the West End.
Reservations and final pricing open soon. Priority guests first.
What’s Included
01 Airport transfers
Airport transfers to and from your hotel.
02 5 nights at Sea Containers London
An elegant five-star hotel on the Thames, in the heart of the South Bank, with a daily breakfast buffet at the hotel restaurant.
03 Welcome reception
Meet your fellow guests and your host.
04 Festival briefings
Briefings with your travel host to plan your Festival.
05 Accreditation & priority booking
Premium film festival accreditation, for a reserved few, plus priority ticket booking for more than 200 Festival screenings and events ahead of public sale, giving you the best opportunity to secure tickets to the films you most want to see.
06 Opening Night Gala
An invitation to the Opening Night Gala, including exclusive pre- and post-screening receptions. If another Festival gala is of greater interest, this invitation may be exchanged.
07 BFI National Archive tour
A rare, behind-the-scenes private tour of the BFI National Archive’s J. Paul Getty Jr. Conservation Centre, led by Archive experts, with train travel, refreshments, and lunch included.
08 VIP Blue Bar access
VIP Blue Bar access at London’s Royal Festival Hall — a private bar available only to those with special access, for a quieter environment
09 Tate Modern
A visit to the Tate Modern.
10 Lunch with a leading film critic
A relaxed lunch and conversation about this year’s festival.
11 An evening in the West End
A West End performance with guests to be announced.
12 Farewell dinner in SoHo
A celebratory dinner to close your week.
What’s Not Included
Airfare, some meals, optional room service, passport fees, trip insurance.
Itinerary
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Day 1: October
Welcome to London & Opening Night
Airport Transfer: Your host will coordinate your airport transfer to Sea Containers London, your five-star home on the South Bank for the week.
Welcome Reception: Meet your fellow guests and your host at a welcome reception.
Opening Night Gala: Your invitation to the Opening Night Gala of the BFI London Film Festival, including exclusive pre- and post-screening receptions. If another Festival gala is of greater interest, this invitation may be exchanged.
Day 2: October
Festival Briefing & Tate Modern
Festival Briefing at the Hotel: Your host will brief you on the Festival: your accreditation, priority booking for screenings and events ahead of public sale, and how to plan your days. Briefings continue throughout the week.
Tate Modern: A visit to the Tate Modern, just along the South Bank from your hotel. Screenings of your choice fill the rest of the day.
Day 3: October
Behind the Scenes at the BFI National Archive
Meet the BFI Team: Meet the BFI team and travel together by train, then a short taxi ride to the BFI National Archive’s J. Paul Getty Jr. Conservation Centre.
Welcome & Guided Tour at the BFI National Archive: Coffee or tea and an introduction, followed by a rare, behind-the-scenes guided tour led by a BFI National Archive expert; an opportunity very few film lovers ever experience.
Lunch: A relaxed lunch to round out your day at the Archive.
Day 4: October
Lunch with a Critic & the West End
Lunch with a Leading Film Critic: Hear their take on the films everyone is talking about.
VIP Blue Bar at Royal Festival Hall: Enjoy the VIP Blue Bar, a private bar available only to those with special access, for a quieter environment.
An Evening in the West End: A special evening in London’s West End, with guests to be announced.
Day 5: October
All Day at the Festival & Farewell Dinner
Screenings: A full day of films and events of your choice, with the benefit of your priority booking.
Farewell Dinner in SoHo: A celebratory dinner in SoHo to close your week.
Day 6: October
Farewell, London
Departure: Your host will help arrange your airport transfer. Pick-up times will be confirmed the day before. Safe travels!
Hotel
About the Hotel
Sea Containers London
Five-star · Five nights · Daily breakfast buffet
Sea Containers London is an elegant, iconic destination on the Thames in the cultural heart of London, the South Bank — perfectly situated within easy walking distance of the Festival’s principal venues, and home to many of London’s most recognized landmarks. Art, theatre, food, and music, all on your doorstep.
On your doorstep:
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Tate Modern · 10 min walk
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Shakespeare’s Globe · 10 min walk
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Borough Market · 15 min walk
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The National Theatre · 15 min walk
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Southbank Centre · 15 min walk
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London Eye · 20 min walk
Meet Your Host
Julie Sisk
Founder & CEO, Take2Film
Julie leads Take2Film’s festival programming and guest experience from first inquiry through final farewell — the person behind the scenes ensuring every detail of your London journey comes together seamlessly.
Founder, The American Pavilion at Cannes, The Worldwide Student Program at Cannes, and creator of Insider Cannes.
Phone / WhatsApp: +1 310-283-9921
Email: julie@take2film.com
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