The London Screenings is the only export market dedicated to UK film.

London Screenings 2025 took place 23-25 June at Picturehouse Central.

Running 21 years, the annual export event provides a platform to celebrate and promote British films to the international market.

Buyers from all over the world come to see an exciting selection of new British films, meet UK sales companies, and negotiate international distribution deals. It also provides a market for over 50 British sales companies.

The Breakthrough Strand for newly completed feature films/documentaries.

The Breakthrough strand of the London Screenings is a showcase for completed feature films and feature documentaries from upcoming British filmmakers seeking sales representation and international film festival exposure.

UK sales companies view titles in this strand for acquisitions for international sales, whilst UK and international film festivals watch for possible inclusion in their film festival.

2024 was te most successful year in the Breakthrough Strand's history, with all selected titles going on to achieve huge success, either in festivals or in securing a sales company. Breakthrough titles in 2024 included Venice Critics Week 2024 Audience Award Winner Paul and Paulette Take a Bath (dir. Jethro Massey), BFI London Film Festival 2024 Documentary Competition title Mother Vera (dir. Cécile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson), BIFA-nominated Treading Water (dir. Gino Evans), Doc'n Roll Audience Award 2024 Winner Pauline Black: A 2-Tone Story (dir. Jane Mingay), Married to the Music (dir. Garo Berberian) and Tight: The World of Indian Bodybuilding (dir. Elliott Gonzo).

The London Screenings took place at Picturehouse Central from 23 to 25 June 2025.

London Screenings is funded and supported by the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), Mayor of London, Film Export UK, and the Department for Business & Trade.