LIAF

Persuasive, illustrative and able to get over abstract details in attractive and compelling ways, animation is the perfect tool to document someone’s vision of the truth. These films feature a loving look at the subversive comic genius of Joe Orton, a funny but cautionary story about the dangers of … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 8 – Animated Documentaries + Q&A (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 bunch are some of the darkest, scariest and spookiest films that came in this year. Watch out … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 7 – Into the Dark (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. Animation is the most innovative of all art forms and these films demonstrate the ability to … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 6 – Below the Surface (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. Some films just need extra time to develop their themes, grow and draw us more comprehensively … [Read more...] about LIAF 2017: International Competition Programme 5 – Long Shorts (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 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)