British actress and writer Joanna Scanlan has been named the newest ambassador for the BFI, following in the footsteps of personalities including Tom Hiddleston.

Scanlan commented 'My cinematic lifelong affair - and my enduring devotion to the BFI - began at aged four under the spell of The Sound of Music at the Chester Odeon... I firmly believe society is immeasurably richer when a vibrant film culture thrives, ensuring audiences across the UK can share in its magic while our brilliant homegrown filmmakers continue to bring their visions to life'.