SUBMISSION 29
Memorandum submitted by Mr Martin Scorsese
I have had the pleasure of a close association
with the bfi for over 25 years, during which time I have
participated in numerous interviews, events and screenings at
their National Film Theatre. I have also been aware of, and in
some instances involved with, the extraordinary preservation and
restoration work accomplished by the bfi.
Furthermore, in 1996, I had the privilege of
making A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese through American
Movies as part of a series of documentaries produced by the
bfi honouring world cinemas.
As a world-renowned institution celebrating
the art of cinema, the bfi's collection of films, stills,
posters, scripts, and related materials is unparalleled. It provides
an irreplaceable source for film-makers, historians, scholars
and students, as well as anyone interested in what has undoubtedly
come to be recognised as the art form of the twentieth century.
The bfi is an integral part of the history,
and future of British cinema and the British film industry. It
is deeply important that it be supported and that its future be
assured so that it may continue to serve generations to come.
13 March 2003
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