BFI CEO Ben Roberts delivered a keynote address at the inaugural UK Film Conference, emphasizing the importance of integrating film education into classrooms. He also discussed the cinema renaissance among Gen Z and challenges facing British independent film.

Clare Binns, a U.K. exhibition icon, is celebrated for her journey from the Ritzy Movie Theater to receiving a BAFTA Special Award, emphasizing her belief that 'Every Person Has to Be a VIP'.