Dominic Simmons has spent over 20 years at the prestigious British Film Institute (BFI), and for the last 10 years has managed the technical operation at one of the most complex cinema projection installations in the world, covering the full gamut of projection technology from Nitrate film to laser illumination, and from 16mm to IMAX 70mm. The BFI has one of the world’s largest collections of archive film and operates two highly successful venues in London’s South Bank in BFI Southbank and the BFI IMAX. Dominic also has technical oversight for the London Film Festival, which presents up to 250 films across 15 screens in the capital, including gala screenings at the Royal Festival Hall. As head of cinema technology, Dominic is responsible for ensuring the highest presentation standards are met across all BFI screens and events.