Archives for 2017

The backbone of the whole LIAF mission. We’ve emerged from under the pile of 2,600 entries to put together a series of screenings that showcase the best 126 new films across 10 competitive programmes. This programme takes a look at all aspects of emotion – love and hate, sadness, anxiety and … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 4 – Playing With Emotion (15)

The backbone of the whole LIAF mission. We’ve emerged from under the pile of 2,600 entries to put together a series of screenings that showcase the best 126 new films across 10 competitive programmes. A looping GIF has an existential crisis, a peaceful haven populated by good-hearted little frogs … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 3 – Looking For Answers (15)

The backbone of the whole LIAF mission. We’ve emerged from under the pile of 2,600 entries to put together a series of screenings that showcase the best 126 new films across 10 competitive programmes. This programme examines some big life moments including a moving look at the last inhabitants of a … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 2 – Being Human (15)

Our annual survey of abstract and experimental animation. Animators working in this field employ every technique from hand-drawn ‘musical scores’ all the way across the scale to high definition, computer assisted image making. These films share a pure love of animated movement and an artist’s eye … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: Abstract Showcase (15)

Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience contains 15 wonderful short films, full of joy. There’ll be talking animals, seriously fun adventures and tales to spark those little imaginations. Adults are … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: Framed Film Club: Amazing Animations for 0-7 year-olds (U)

A comprehensive screening of the very best recently released British animation, including several world premieres. Check the pulse of the British animation scene, meet many of the filmmakers and see the films that will take British animation to the world. This is an exceptional opportunity to see … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: British Showcase (15)