BFI London Film Festival 2024, interview with festival programmer Isabel Moir

On the cusp of the BFI London Film Festival 2024 beginning, we speak with festival programmer Isabel Moir about what stands out on the programme this year, from the world premieres to the most talked about and buzzy titles from across the festival calendar from known auteurs, plus the emerging talent to look out for. We discuss the emphasis on a diverse range of talent and voices being given a platform, particularly one that reflects the multiculturalism of London itself, and some of the top titles showing, from Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Perez" to Sean Baker's "Anora" to opening movie, Steve McQueen's "Blitz". We also hear about other elements of the programme such as LFF for Free and LFF expanded, which add to the richness and variety of the festival, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.