BFI Player

Free BFI Player Independent Films

Sign-up for a free 14-day trial of BFI Player from the British Film Institute. This gives you access to 100s of hand-picked, independent films across multiple devices.

BFI brings you ‘the best new, cult and classic cinema all in one place’. Each film is hand-picked by experts. 

The platform organises films into unique genres that you won’t find with other providers, such as Quirky, Dystopian, Gritty, British, Meta, and Understated.

New films are added regularly — usually weekly, so you are unlikely to get bored with their selection. There’s not just British films here either. You can find content from all over the globe.

BFI Player functions on most modern devices and televisions. This includes smart TVs, Chromecast, Android and Apple iOS mobile devices, and PC/laptop.

To get your free trial, simply enter your e-mail address on the form and then complete the short registration. There’s also plenty of free content available.

Their ‘Britain on Film’ series is particularly interesting and features 100s of short preserved films from locations all around the country. These are 100% free to watch.

Subscribing after the trial period has ended gives you access to unlimited watching alongside extra perks, such as analysis by renowned film critic, Mark Kermode.

Please note: You will need to include your card details to qualify for the free trial. However, you can cancel before the trial ends to avoid being placed on a rolling subscription.